MOOC: Science and Politics of the GMO
August 24, 2016| |
Cornell University offers a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on the Science and Politics of GMO at edX.org. Participants will learn about the basics of genetic engineering and biotechnology, and the politics surrounding the technology. The MOOC aims to give participants critical thinking and scientific literacy tools necessary to make informed decisions, and to understand the broader impacts of those decisions.
The course starts on September 13, 2016 and will run for five weeks. Visit the MOOC site now to register.
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