Faculty First Year Seminars 197PSIS5 - GM Crops: Facts, Myths&Controv

In the recent years, there has been an unprecedented progress in the Agricultural Biotechnology via the recombinant DNA technology. Both food and non-food crops have been genetically modified for specific purposes such as the insect resistance, herbicide tolerance, enhanced nutritional values such as Golden rice with enhanced vitamin A, and lately for biofuels. However, this sector of Agricultural biotechnology has been one of the most controversial subjects among public interest groups, consumers and politicians. This course will cover the gamut of topics and educate students about the benefits and risks of GM foods, human health and safety, gene flow, and facts and myths about GM foods.

Freshmen Only