Course Overview

At the end of the term, students will be able to debate on bioethical
issues bringing all together their knowledge of genetics and other
domains (eg, sciences, sociology, economics) as well as ethics.

Learning Achievement

Competence

Course prerequisites

- Scientific English - Genetics as in Genetics of Physiological and
Pathological Processes (autumn) - Computer and internet requirement
for online course

Grading Philosophy

- Continuous assessment (individual and collective)
- debates
- project reports 

Course schedule

Based on basic molecular and genetics principles as learned from the
module "Genetics of physiological and pathological processes",
semester 3, students will use and acquire multidisciplinary and
multicultural skills and approaches to reflect on "DNA and beyond"
topics: eg DNA and forensic science, whole genome sequencing, gene
doping, designer babies etc.

Course type

- Lectures - seminars - project - group work

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Other information

Maximum students: 16 

Selection procedure: applications should be sent to
sophie.javerzat@u-bordeaux.fr



Language of instruction: English
Mode of delivery: Face-to-face teaching; E-learning

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