Course Overview

At the end of the term, students wil 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 - Molecular biology and Genetics (Life Sciences
Bachelor year  2) - Computer and internet requirement for online
course

Grading Philosophy

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

Course schedule

Based on molecular and genetics basic principles as learned from the
"Molecular Biology and Genetics" (Life Sciences Bachelor year 2),
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

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



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

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