PHIL279 - Ethics of Human Genome Project

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Ethics of Human Genome Project
PHIL 279 FA

Crosslistings:
SISP 279

With the map of the human genome complete, we stand with a foot already in the genomic era. Scientific knowledge of how genes work will enable us to cure and prevent diseases and perhaps shape some of the most important biological characteristics of the human beings we bring into existence. How should these scientific advances in genetics affect our understanding of distributive justice, equality of opportunity, the rights and obligations of parents, the meaning of disability, the role of the concept of human nature in ethical theory and practice, and other issues?

MAJOR READINGS

Classic and contemporary sources.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

TBA

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Interested students without prerequisites should contact instructor. SISP majors may obtain prerequisite overrides from the SISP office in Russell House.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA PHIL Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: PHIL212 OR PHIL215 OR PHIL255

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Sorensen,Kelly D.

Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: CRT285

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 8 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 2 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004