ATS2306 · Monash University
Ethics, genetics and society
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 2
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
This unit investigates ethical issues raised by current and likely future developments in biotechnology and genetics. The unit examines ethical and social controversies surrounding the following topics: genetic engineering and 'enhancement' of human traits; genetic diagnosis and preimplantation and prenatal selection; genetic data; stem cell research; genetic modification of organisms; synthetic biology; and biological weapons.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise/s | Exercise | 15% |
| Take home final assessment | Written | 35% |
| Essay | Written | 35% |
| Analytical exercise | Exercise | 15% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On-campus |
| Caulfield | On-campus |