2. Looking ahead to weeks 4-6: working in
groups 3. Introduction to ethical theories 4. Comparison of ethical theories using the quick
exercises 1. Read in Genetic Engineering: Ch.2; read
professional codes in handout. 2. 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. [Heads up: This process
will be repeated over the next two weeks for chapters 5
& 6.]
1. Finalize schedule- selection of topicsa. Cluster appropriate topic ideas
b. Additional ideas submitted
c. Selection of topicsa. Finding case examples
b. Identifying issues & possible dilemmas
c. Brief class presentation followed by discussiona. Origins
b. Values, principles of action, & virtues
c. Basic goods & secondary goods
c. Professional codes & codes of ethicsa. Ethical intuitionism
b. Virtue ethics
c. Utilitarianism
d. Deontology
For next week:
Updated 2/3/03 by thatcher@sonoma.edu