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Ethics and Biotech: Genes and Stem Cells

BETH5201

This unit of study introduces students to the broader ethical, philosophical, social, political, legal and regulatory issues that underlie genetics, stem cell research and the emerging biotechnologies. The unit will begin with a brief overview of the relevant science before considering differences between scientific, cultural and religious understandings of life and human identity. The unit also focuses on the political, regulatory and commercial context of biotechnology and the control of information. Students will examine the ethical issues that arise in clinical and population genetics, stem cell research and cloning as well as explore the boundaries of research and knowledge and the issues raised by emerging biotechnologies, such as nanotechnology and proteomics.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: BETH5201

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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