Bioethics for Biologists

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In this primarily discussion-based class, students will develop an understanding of the impact of biological and medical advances on society and why biologists and citizens must be aware of the accompanying bioethical issues. The development of the bioethics field will be explored, and biological, medical and technological advances will be described. Students will explore these topics with appropriate bioethics readings, short writing assignments synopsizing the readings, group discussions and in-class presentations selected by the students.