2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Oct 31, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 2000 - Bioethical Issues in Biotechnology


This course examines the ethical implications of daily decisions made in biotechnology as well as the responsibilities of life scientists in their communities.  Topics include ethical issues in new genomic technology, global governmental guidance, cultural acceptance or creation of new organisms and biological products.  Real-world cases are used to stimulate the students’ reasoning and understanding of ethical issues. 

Prerequisites: BIOT 1000 - Introduction to Biotechnology  

Anticipated Terms Offered: spring