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FI3107 - Biotechnology and Ethics

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oppgave 100/100

Course content

FI3107 reviews the ethical debate concerning both the research and application of modern biotechnology in a broad sense. Biotechnology is discussed in view of relevant ethical theories, worldviews, and central historical examples and lines of development. Relevant topics are debates concerning assisted reproduction, animal experimentation, organ donation, genetic improvement, the use of genetic information, selective abortion and euthanasia. Other issues of importance are precaution and risk assessment in relation to applications of biotechnology in agriculture and aquaculture.

Learning outcome

The students will acquire an overview of essential issues related to the development and application of modern biotechnology. They should be able to analyze these issues and to discuss and reflect on how to solve problems within this field, both orally and in writing.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, plenary discussions, group work

About the essay:
The essay topic must be approved by the course instructors.
The essay should be approx. 12 pages long in 12-point Times New Roman, 1.5-line spacing.
The essay should be based on reading of the student's own choice (100-150 pages), in addition to 200 pages of obligatory readings. The essay should be argumentative. The essay can be written in either Norwegian or English. The essay should be submitted to the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies (Dragvoll).

Compulsory assignments

  • One oral presentation per student
  • 80 % attendance

Course materials

Obligatory curriculum: Approximately 200 pages, which will be distributed during the course of the seminars. Eligible curriculum: Approximately 100-150 pages related to the project work.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
HFFI007 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

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Subject area(s)
  • Philosophy
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oppgave 100/100

Submission
2014-12-05

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oppgave 100/100

Submission
2015-05-08

Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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