BENJ1006 Philosophy and Ethics of Science (2 op)

Arvosteluasteikko

Hyväksytty-hylätty

Opetuskieli/-kielet

englanti

Vastuuhenkilö(t)

Bibiana Rojas Zuluaga

Osaamistavoitteet

After completing the course, the student:
- understand what is biological research, what are its limitations and how biological knowledge has developed
- has the ability to reflect on the ethical boundaries of his/her own research.
- understands how ethics plays a role in all scientific work

Suoritustavat

14 hours of interactive discussions with group activities and 3 hr panel discussion (question day).

Sisältö

Aimed at post-graduate students to increase their awareness of the philosophy and ethics behind their own biological research. Based on discussions on a reading material given at the beginning of the course.

Oppimateriaalit

Will be given out before the course begins in Optima.