FRS 002BB — Sec. 001 — (2 units) — CRN 55893 — W 4:10-6:00 pm — 2202 Genomic Building
Genetic Engineering: The Science and Impact on Society

Instructor: Patrick Leung, Department of Rheumatology, School of Medicine

Description: The course will address the concepts of genetic engineering and its possible impact on our everyday life. Special emphasis on the applications and boundaries in biomedical, agricultural and pharmaceutical industry. Information will be presented through informal lectures, reading materials and discussions.

Format: The class will meet two hours per week. There will be informal lecture, discussions, lab visit and student presentations. Reading materials (e.g. newspaper cuttings and articles from magazines such as Scientific American and Time) will be provided a week prior to the lecture. Students will be required to write a short paper on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor. Grading: Students will be given a letter grade based on short paper (no more than 4 pages) (1/3), oral presentations (1/3), and participation in class discussions (1/3).

About the Instructor: Dr. Patrick Leung is an associate adjunct professor at the Division of Rheumatology/ Allergy and Clinical Immunology in the School of Medicine. His research interests include the molecular basis of human diseases, with special emphasis on autoimmunity and allergies. Current projects include the identification and characterization of molecular biomarkers of human autoimmune diseases and their applications in clinical science.