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BI322112

Ethics in Biotechnology

Credits 5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2020
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

Law for regulation of genetic engineering in Norway

Mandate of the Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board

Ethics of consequences

Ethics of duty

Research ethics

Ethical reflection tools

BI322112 is coordinated with BI202109. Themes are adjusted in accordance to target group

Learning outcome

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

On completion of the course the studnets have achieved ability to reflect upon biotechnological aspects and dilemmas

   

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

On completion of the course the students have

developed the ability to recognize value conflicts and ethical issues within biotechnology

knowledge about Norwegian laws of biotechnology, both for the use and the research in this field

   

Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:

In general students should acquire understanding of the need for good psycho social working environment ond code of ethics

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogiske metoder:

Lectures, Group discussions, working with ethical reflection- tools   

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

 Mandatory requirements

80% compulsory presence

Compulsory participation in class discussions

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignment

Further on evaluation

Oral exam

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biotechnology (427BT)
Medical Laboratory Sciences (702BI)

Subject areas

  • Biotechnology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2020

Muntlig eksamen (1)
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2020-11-19 Time 09:00
  • Other comments
  • 1) Muntlig eksamen 19.11.2020. Digital muntlig eksamen.

Re-sit examination - Spring 2021

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code D