Key words
H120, T500, T490
Objectives
Ethic considerations play a role in a lot of disciplines. This course focuses on bioethics. From different groups in the society, a number of ethic concerns rise concerning diverse biotechnological an medical applications. The aim is to stimulate the students to reflect and to form an own sound opinion about what is allowed and not allowed in life-sciences. For they will be confronted with these questions, not only during future xxx, but also in their professional career.
Topics
After an introductory lesson about ethical reflection frames, 6 themes are treated by guest speakers. The speakers present their ideas about ethic, legal and social aspects of the different biotechnological and medical applications and their consequences for the future of biotechnology and mankind. Also one documentary movie is scheduled. The students choose one of these themes to write an original paper.
Possible themes: intelligent design vs. evolution, tailor baby’s, globalization, pandemic threat, protection of biodiversity, stem cells and cloning, lifetime elongation, …
Prerequisites
Plant and animal science
Final Objectives
- Ethical and societal insight: the ability to form an own sound opinion about the numerous biotechnical applications in life-sciences
- Acting in an independent and critical manner
- Use of information sources
Indicators: content paper
Materials used
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Lecture notes, Powerpoint handouts, DVD, WWW
Study costs
Cost: 30.0 EUR
Transport costs € 25
Paper: € 5
Study guidance
Permanent possibility for questioning, guidance and coaching.
Teaching Methods
Lecture, movie, discussion
Assessment
Presence and activity at the lectures, evaluation of paper
Lecturer(s)
S. Werbrouck
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