PHI 406 - Human Genome Project Ethics

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

How much do you really want to know about your genetic inheritance? How much do you want others to know? Should you choose your children's genes or leave it to chance? Should employers, insurance companies, or law enforcement screen people for their genetic predispositions? Should we improve the human population by eliminating genetic disorders or by raising intelligence levels? Should human genes be patented and used for profit? Questions such as these are raised by the Human Genome Project. Co-sponsored by the departments of biology and philosophy, this course will provide an understanding of the scientific aspects of these issues while developing skills in recognizing and analyzing the ethical and social dimensions of them. PHI 406 is an advanced humanities elective. Note: This course is crosslisted with BIO 406 and can be taken by biological science majors as a 400 level biology elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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