1. Read Ch. 2 of the text, and the professional codes
handout. 2. Be prepared for the following discussion topics: 1)
Ethical theories- virtue ethics & utilitarianism. 2)
Relationship of professional codes to ethical theories. 3)
Application of professional codes to biotech issues. 3. Something to think about: Would it be useful to have a
scribe or some other means of collecting the progress of
each week's meeting, that could then be posted on this web
site? The idea here is to maximize the information access,
while minimizing the workload burden. I'm open to
suggestions. 4. Explore on-line & in literature for case ideas to
use 2/19: DNA, central dogma, & evolution. Look for
something that focuses on an aspect or process covered in
ch. 4. Be prepared to bring these ideas to class 2/12 to
organize for the following week. In class: 1. Finalize schedule- agree on topics and
presenters. [See draft schedule.] 2. Do we want to use a scribe or other means of
posting class proceedings? Discuss briefly. 3. Select focus for case ideas for next week: DNA,
central dogma, & evolution. [See 2
below.] 4. Ethical theories- quick exercises &
discussion continued 5. Professional codes & practical principles
of conduct 6. Formal decision making 1. Read in Genetic Engineering: Ch's 3
& 4. 2. As a group, prepare a brief case presentation
relating to the selected focus area. [See 3
above.] The following steps need to be
included: 2) What background information is needed? What are the
relevant facts & how should they be assessed? 3) What type of experts and/or stakeholders need to be
consulted? 4) What are the values involved? 5) What are the possible solutions? How are the better
solutions chosen? 6) How should the decision making process be
organized? Each group should be prepared to make a 20 minute
presentation of the selected case and the summary of the six
steps above. Select one representative to give the main
presentation- the others may chime in where appropriate. You
may use the board, overhead, or PowerPoint. Let me know of
your needs in advance. 3. Explore on-line & in literature for case
ideas to use 2/26: In vitro molecular biology. Look
for something that focuses on an aspect or process covered
in ch. 5. Be prepared to bring these ideas to class 2/19 to
organize for the following week. [Heads up: This process
will be repeated again next week for chapter 6.]
Assignment, due 2/12/03:
a. Each group organizes preparation and
presentation strategy for one case.
b. Individual responsibilities assigned and lead
presenter selected.
a. Virtue ethics
b. Utilitarianisma. Roles of physicians and research
scientists
b. Conflicts of interest- sample case presentation
c. Duties to future generations of humans & other
organisms
d. Environmental impactsa. Institution Review Boards [IRBs]
b. Legal system
For next week:1) Identify the key issues and dilemmas. What
are the ethical problems?
Updated 2/9/03 by thatcher@sonoma.edu