Examines topics in human biomedical genetics from both a scientific and a social standpoint. Current topics include gene editing and gene drive, prenatal testing and genetic counseling, hemoglobin genes and gene therapy, COVID-19 and inequality, racial disparities in medicine, gender issues in STEM fields, sports federations and the intersex athlete, ancient DNA and human migrations, altitude adaptations. Students choose their own text and research subject based on personal interest. Prerequisites: BIO_SC 1010 and 1020, or BIO_SC 1030, or BIO_SC 1500. Recommended: BIO_SC 2200.