Personally, I think that this class sounds very interesting. I think that it is very important for everyone to know about their health. I think that this course in particular shows how much society has evolved in general. Years ago, I think it would be incredibly difficult for people to learn about genetics let alone their own. I like that these colleges are taking a step into a more advanced science that is also very relatable to the students taking this course. The article also mentioned that the students who provided their own DNA sample were able to retain more information and get more out of the class. It is interesting to see that when students can actually use the knowledge they gained from the course in their own lives, they tend to better understand and retain the information. I believe that if more classes were taught at a more personal and relatable level, students would be able to put the information to better use.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
More Colleges Offering Personal Genetics Class
This article discusses a class that has recently been offered at more colleges. The class is called Personal Genetics. The class teaches the students about their own individual genetics. They are able to learn whether they would be more likely to develop a certain cancer or disease. It also informs them of whether they would be more sensitive to certain medicines or even if they would be good at something like sprinting. The students are given a chance to test their own DNA by supplying a sample of their saliva. Most of the students who have opted to take this course say that they are interested to learn about their personal health and what their health might be like in the future.
Personally, I think that this class sounds very interesting. I think that it is very important for everyone to know about their health. I think that this course in particular shows how much society has evolved in general. Years ago, I think it would be incredibly difficult for people to learn about genetics let alone their own. I like that these colleges are taking a step into a more advanced science that is also very relatable to the students taking this course. The article also mentioned that the students who provided their own DNA sample were able to retain more information and get more out of the class. It is interesting to see that when students can actually use the knowledge they gained from the course in their own lives, they tend to better understand and retain the information. I believe that if more classes were taught at a more personal and relatable level, students would be able to put the information to better use.
Personally, I think that this class sounds very interesting. I think that it is very important for everyone to know about their health. I think that this course in particular shows how much society has evolved in general. Years ago, I think it would be incredibly difficult for people to learn about genetics let alone their own. I like that these colleges are taking a step into a more advanced science that is also very relatable to the students taking this course. The article also mentioned that the students who provided their own DNA sample were able to retain more information and get more out of the class. It is interesting to see that when students can actually use the knowledge they gained from the course in their own lives, they tend to better understand and retain the information. I believe that if more classes were taught at a more personal and relatable level, students would be able to put the information to better use.
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I think this class would be really fun and interesting. Although it seems hard and complicated, I think people would be more motivated and would do better because it is something of value to them. I agree that if more classes were taught at a more personal level, people would be able to apply what they learned better. I think this class would be beneficial in the biotech society that could be emerging.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree! The more personal the class, the more valuable the information is to the student. People would able to get an actual use out of the class rather than just memorizing information. It's really cool to see how a class like this reflects where society is today and where it will be in the future.
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