Harvard Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) (Get Smarter Creative)
CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications Online Short Course
Cambridge, USA
Course
DURATION
8 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 1,600
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Harvard VPAL CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications online short course introduces CRISPR gene editing and its uses in agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare. You'll review DNA integrity, see how CRISPR advances genetic engineering, study case studies on inherited disorders, infectious diseases and cancer, and learn ethical guidelines. The course is delivered online by Harvard VPAL and HarvardX with GetSmarter (2U). Visit the GetSmarter site or brochure for dates and pricing.
Career Outcomes: This course can support moves into biotechnology, genome editing, clinical research, regulatory affairs, agri‑biotech, bioethics, genetic counseling, and life‑science venture investing in industry, academia, startups, or policy roles.
The Harvard VPAL CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications online short course offers an overview of CRISPR gene-editing technology and its potential application across various industries. In this course, you will gain an understanding of how CRISPR enhances current genetic engineering practices. Learn to analyze the potential that this powerful disruptive biotechnology has to transform agriculture, renewable energy, and healthcare.
During this course, you’ll:
- Review the impact that DNA integrity has on the characteristics of an organism.
- Discover the significant ways that CRISPR can be applied to different industries and understand how to evaluate investment opportunities in this market.
- Explore the possibilities of curing inherited genetic disorders, treating infectious diseases, such as HIV, and advancing the fight against cancer, through real-world case studies.
- Learn to implement ethical guidelines for the use of CRISPR.
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This online short course is presented entirely online, in collaboration with leaders in digital education, GetSmarter, a brand of 2U, Inc. Technology meets academic rigor in GetSmarter’s people-mediated model, which enables lifelong learners across the globe to obtain industry-relevant skills that are certified by the world’s most reputable academic institutions. This interactive, supportive teaching model is designed for busy professionals. View the Harvard VPAL CRISPR: Gene-editing Applications online short course on the GetSmarter website to find out about upcoming course dates, the course price, and further information.
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- Module 1: Basic Principles of Molecular Biology
Explore the relationship between an organism’s DNA and its phenotype. - Module 2: CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Learn about the way in which CRISPR functions as a gene-editing tool. - Module 3: Treating Genetic Diseases
Investigate how CRISPR could be used to treat genetic diseases. - Module 4: Promoting Resistance to Infectious Diseases
Learn about ways in which CRISPR can be used to combat infectious diseases. - Module 5: Combating Cancer Through Research and Treatment
Discover the different ways in which CRISPR can be used to further the fight against cancer. - Module 6: Optimizing and Fighting Microorganisms: The Food, Health, and Energy Industries
Explore the commercial significance of microorganisms and how CRISPR can optimize their use. - Module 7: Improving Agriculture: Optimizing Crops
Understand how CRISPR can be used to optimize crops. - Module 8: The Ethics of Using CRISPR
Investigate the ethical concerns that the use of CRISPR may generate.
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You'll Walk Away With:
- A solid foundational understanding of CRISPR and its potential across the economy, adeptly addressed by Harvard’s VPAL, in association with HarvardX.
- Valuable insight on how CRISPR is affecting global issues in the biotech, agricultural, and pharmaceutical industries and knowledge to further explore investment opportunities.
- A premier certificate from Harvard’s VPAL upon successful completion, an institution that represents the pinnacle of 21st-century learning.
This Course Is for You If:
As a professional with or without previous lab experience or scientific knowledge, you want an understanding of the contexts, products, and industry of gene-editing that meets your level of expertise. You’ll explore the ethics and various market opportunities of this disruptive technology and develop the vocabulary to communicate with potential consumers, stakeholders, and scientists within the field.
Anyone working in the sales, product development, or manufacturing department of an organization that currently uses CRISPR technology or is exploring its future applications will benefit from this course. Regulators and policymakers will be better equipped to create and communicate legal frameworks, while investors and entrepreneurs can make more informed decisions and identify investment opportunities.