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Berkeley Global
What Our Students Say About This Innovative Course
Gain an overview of the general principles of CRISPR biology and the use of CRISPR-Cas9 as a tool for genome editing. Hear from experts and campus scientists who use CRISPR in their research. Study topics such as CRISPR immunity, genomics and sequencing technology review, DNA repair, genome editing safety and accuracy. You will also learn about applications of CRISPR technology in human and animal models, as well as genome editing ethics and policy considerations.
Ideal for:
- Students considering careers in scientific research or medicine
- Active researchers who want to learn to perform CRISPR in the laboratory
- Professionals in business or law who interact with colleagues in life sciences research
Prerequisites: College-level general biology for majors; familiarity with molecular biology, biochemistry and immunology. College-level hands-on laboratory experience is helpful but not required for this lecture course.
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
- Describe the basic mechanism of CRISPR immunity
- Understand how CRISPR-Cas9 is used as a genome editing tool
- Explain the research methods used to perform genome editing using CRISPR
- Understand DNA repair mechanisms and CRISPR accuracy
- Evaluate research results of CRISPR experiments
- Describe the various applications of CRISPR genome editing
- Discuss ethical issues of genome editing and related policy considerations
Lecturers include faculty and research scientists from UCSF, UC Berkeley, and the Innovative Genomics Institute. A finalized list of lecturers will be posted when available. For more information, please contact extension-science@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-8108.
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This course applies to the following programs:
Advanced Biosciences Program
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Required Courses
Electives
- Biochemistry
- The Biology of Human Cancer
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Endocrinology
- Genetics
- Genomic Medicine
- Hematology
- Human Nutrition
- Immunology
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Introduction to Parasitology
- Medical Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Mammalian Systemic Physiology
- Neuroscience
- Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Pharmacology
- Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Principles of Molecular Biology
- Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry
- Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
- Virology
- Principles of Toxicology
- Microbiology Laboratory
- Virtual Hematology Laboratory
- Pathophysiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Biology of Aging
- CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology
Course of Related Interest
Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program
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Required Courses
- Health Careers Seminar I
- Health Careers Seminar II: The Application Process
- Health Careers Seminar II: Developing Your Personal Statement
- Health Careers Seminar II: Interviewing Successfully
Basic Biology Electives
- General Biology I
- General Biology Laboratory I
- General Biology II
- General Biology Laboratory II
- Introduction to Human Physiology
Upper-Division Biology Courses
- Biochemistry
- Human Physiology Laboratory
- Mammalian Systemic Physiology
- General Human Anatomy
- Human Anatomy Laboratory
- Medical Microbiology
- Microbiology Laboratory
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Biology of Aging
- The Biology of Human Cancer
- Cell Biology
- Current Topics in the Biosciences
- Developmental Biology
- Endocrinology
- Exercise Physiology
- Genetics
- Genomic Medicine
- Hematology
- Virtual Hematology Laboratory
- Human Nutrition
- Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Physiology of the Cardiac and Respiratory Systems
- Principles of Molecular Biology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Introduction to Parasitology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Principles of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Stem Cell Biology, Research and Discovery
- Principles of Toxicology
- Virology
- CRISPR Genome Editing: From Biology to Technology
- Medical Terminology
Chemistry Electives
- Biochemistry
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry Laboratory I
- General Chemistry II
- General Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Quantitative Analysis: Applications in Clinical Chemistry
Physics Electives
Math Electives
Other Electives
- Spanish for Medical Professionals
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Mandarin for Medical Professionals
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
- Introduction to Health Care Advocacy
- Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Abnormal Psychology
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Notes
Departmental contact: extension-science@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-8108
Instructional Types
- Live Online
- Live Online courses provide an interactive learning experience with scheduled synchronous online sessions held via Zoom video conferencing (Pacific Time). Learn more about the Live Online format.
- Online, Start Anytime
- Continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.
- Online, Fixed Date
- Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.
- Classroom
- Take classes in-person at one of our buildings or partner locations.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
All of our courses are taught in English. If English is not your first language, please use the following test scores as guides in order to be successful:
- TOEFL: 90
- IELTS Academic Format: 7
- DAAD: C1
- TEM-4 or TEM-8: Level 70
- Duolingo: 115
Note: You do not need to submit test scores.