Overview
This unit investigates ethical issues raised by current and likely future developments in biotechnology and genetics. The unit examines ethical controversy surrounding the following topics, outlining the latest research in each case: genetic engineering and 'enhancement' of human traits; preimplantation and prenatal genetic diagnosis and selection; therapeutic and reproductive cloning; … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Catherine Mills
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Catherine Mills
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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On successfully completing this unit, students will have: a familiarity with contemporary and historical debates about new technologies in bioethics; skills that enable them to think critically about some key ethical issues raised by current and future developments in biotechnology and genetics; and the ability to make informed judgements about those ethical issues.
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Bioethics