BSC 2033 Ethical Issues in Biology

In recent years, the life sciences have produced numerous techniques and laboratory devices whose applications have produced challenging ethical dilemmas for modern society. This course explores the complex interactions that occur at the overlap between ethics and modern biology. Topics to be presented will include the use of genetic information, genetic testing, genetic engineering, gene therapy, medical ethics, use of reproductive technologies, abortion, euthanasia, xenotransplantation and cloning.

Credits

2 cc

Prerequisite

BSC 1005 or BSC 1010 or BSC 1080 or BSC 0070 or BSC 1093 and BSC 1094.

Offered

SP, SU
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