Students are required to be on time and to remain the entire class period. Disruptions to the class will not be tolerated. Complete all assigned readings prior to scheduled class and be prepared to critically discuss assigned readings. Participate in classroom and on-line discussions. Each Student must subscribe to the ELSI List Server to participate in the required on-line discussions.
Assignments are due on the specified dates.
Course Objectives Students will learn some of the basic concepts in genetics, ethics, law, and social policy that are necessary for understanding some of the implications of the Human Genome Project. Students will learn, in broad outline, some of the history of the Human Genome Project. Students will learn some basic concepts of logic and critical thinking and be capable of critically analyzing arguments that are advanced in support of ethical, legal, and social positions with respect to the Human Genome Project. Students will learn to speak and write about the ethical, legal, and social implications of the Human Genome Project with clarity and precision. Students will learn to write a clear, cogent philosophical essay on a particular ethical, legal, or social issue surrounding the Human Genome Project.