Interdisciplinary 301 - The Social Impact of Genetic Information

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Moravian University

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A course designed for students to explore issues related to the applications of genetic sequencing. Topics include medical, legal, and ethical implications of decisions about the use of genetic information on themselves and on society. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. F4 course recommended. (U1) Zales 310. "Doing Good" at Work. "Doing good" is philanthropy, ethical codes of conducvoluntarism, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. Not only is "doing good" at work the morally correct thing to do for the individual employee, but the more individuals in the organization who "do good," the more likely the organization will succeedon economic, social, and mission-related levels and goals. Students will learn about the philosophy, history and practice of "doing good" at work, and integrate what theyhave learned and what they believe to develop their own model for "doing good" thatthey can work and live with. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. (U2) Marabella

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.moravian.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-1360

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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