2. Meeting dates & time 3. Focus for semester 4. Presentation ideas 5. Food- Feel free to bring in drinks and
snacks. 6. First activity- Write a definition of
"bioethics" and then share with class. 7. Second activity- In small groups, discuss &
identify the most important issues relating to biotechnology
and bioethics. Share & record in class of the whole. 1. Browse/Read in Genetic Engineering:
Ch.1; browse professional codes in handout. 2. Explore on-line & in literature for issues
of interest to you related to bioethics.. 3. Review topics list, your notes, and your
reading- prioritize topics to be covered this semester.
1. IntroductionWednesdays, 5-7 pm
- Basic theories of bioethics & professional
codes
- Ethical issues and dilemmas in biotechnology
- Impacts of technology on individual, community,
society, environment
- Legal & regulatory issues- Powerpoint supported talk
- Instructional web site
- Panel presentation & discussion
- Debate teams & jury
- Mock review board [good for cases]
For next week:
Updated 1/29/03 by thatcher@sonoma.edu