BSC 2033 Ethical Issues in Biology

Explores the complex interactions occurring at the overlap between ethics and modern biology. In recent years, the life sciences have produced numerous techniques and laboratory devices whose applications have produced challenging ethical dilemmas for modern society. Topics 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 2085 and BSC 2086.

Offered

SP, SU.