BIOETHICS

Course Description

This course will provide students with an understanding of the principles of bioethics, main terms and concepts, as well as decision-making procedures that students can use to discern and defend moral courses of action in scientific research and healthcare. There will be an examination of the history of research ethics which include the Nuremberg Code, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Declaration of Geneva and Helsinki, the Belmont Report and general guidance procedures drawn up by the FDA and other institutions for clinical trials. The course will cover the ethical methods of reasoning and will teach how to identify moral problems in research and how to tackle those problems with moral deliberation and judgement. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of consent, agency, autonomy, right to self determination, privacy and confidentiality in research involving human participants. Other areas of discussion will include stem cells and regenerative medicine, euthanasia, reproductive ethics, neuroethics and ethical issues surronding the use of animals, cell lines (HeLa cells), pandemics, vaccine development and mandates.

BIOETHICS

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Course outcomes

No course outcomes have been defined yet.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 1. Bioethics Principles, Issues, and Cases (Lewis Vaughn) 4th Edition

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Outline and interpret the basic ethical principles SOLO 0
2. L02 Note ethical principles to make decisions about medical treatments, as well as in research projects SOLO 0
3. L03 Discuss contemporary ethical issues in human biology and medicine SOLO 0
4. L04 Explain and discuss cultural and political significance of these ethical issues SOLO 0

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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