Anthropology, Ancestry, and You

Catalog description

Anthropology, Ancestry, and You will integrate anthropology and genetics through the exploration of the students' own genealogies and genomic ancestries. Engaging students in the investigation of their own origins will promote learning of science and social science. Instead of a textbook, students will have the opportunity to purchase a commercially available genetic ancestry test after receiving training on the potential risks and benefits of participating in personal genetic testing. This interdomain course will provide an opportunity for students from any major to explore topics including, ethical considerations of genetics research, human evolution and adaptation, DNA and inheritance, race, and identity.