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| SYLLABUS |
| Environmental, Animal and Biomedical Ethics, basic course,
7,5 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Applied Ethics - TEE
SUBJECT AREA Others in the historical-philosophical topics – HF9
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COURSE CODE |
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721G21 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
- explain theories, and problems within the field of environmental, animal and biomedical ethics,
- analyse problems in environmental, animal and biomedical ethics,
- argue for a standpoint of their own regarding a few issues in environmental, animal and biomedical ethics,
- demonstrate an open and critical attitude to positions and arguments in environmental, animal and biomedical ethics. |
| CONTENTS |
| This course gives an overview of bioethics in a broad sense, that is, the study of ethical issues raised by the life sciences and health care. It presents different views on environmental issues like sustainability and climate change, and different standpoints on using animals for food and scientific experimentation. It also focuses on issues in biomedical ethics such as genetic testing and end-of-life decisions. Cases as well as theoretical arguments are discussed. |
| TEACHING |
| In the course, students read and analyse texts, participate in group work, write papers and are actively involved in seminar discussions. In addition, lectures are offered. Work with web resources and visits at workplaces outside the university may also be provided. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course. Language instruction: English |
| EXAMINATION |
Active participation in seminar discussion is expected of the students. The course is examined by writing a paper.
Students who have failed an examination are normally allowed to retake it on two additional occasions, one of which should be arranged shortly after the first examination. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
At least one year of full-time undergraduate studies. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent. |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Environmental, Animal and Biomedical Ethics, basic course
Environmental, Animal and Biomedical Ethics, basic course |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IKK - Department of Culture and Communication |
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| Registrar No: 2013-00463 |
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Course Code: 721G21 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Applied Ethics - TEE |
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Education level |
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Field of Education |
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Basic level |
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SA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2013-04-30
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