| Course ID: | BZO-SE>BIOETHICS |
| Course title: | BIOETHICS |
| Semester: | Spring |
| ECTS: | 3 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 20 hours |
| Field of study: | Animal Science |
| Study cycle: | 2nd cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Contact person: | dr n.med. Przemysław Cwynar |
| Short description: | Theses of ethics. The birth of bioethics. Sources of ethical norms for animals .. Animal euthanasia. Ethics of animal research. Ethics of species protection, nature, environment and intellectual property. |
| Full description: | Ethics - morality of the thesis of ethics. Theses of ethics. The birth of bioethics. Sources of ethical norms for animals .. Animal euthanasia. Ethical problems related to: in vitro cell and tissue culture - including stem cells - transplantation, genetic engineering, transgenic animals, research on the human genome, geotechnology, in vitro fertilization, sperm banks, embryo storage. Ethics of animal research. Ethics of species protection, nature, environment and intellectual property. |
| Bibliography: | Dower N. (ed.) 1990. Ethics and Environmental Responsibility. Avebury, Aldershot, Brookfield USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney Jardins J.D. 1997. Environmental Ethics. An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy. Wadsworth Pub. Co. |
| Learning outcomes: | After course completion In area of knowledge student: 1. knows the basic legal and ethical aspects regarding research on living organisms 2. understands and knows the rules of bioethics commissions 3. understands threats and ethical-moral problems related to the development of biology In area of skills student : 1. is fluent in using professional scientific literature in the field biology and related disciplines in Polish and English 2. formulates arguments regarding the ethical and moral problems of modern biology 3. discusses the possibilities of solving some problems, critically evaluates biology information served in mass-media In area of social competences student: 1. is willing to systematically update knowledge in the field of biology and related disciplines and is aware of the need for lifelong learning, active in raising their qualifications through specialized courses and training, as well as studying specialized literature 2. can inspire and organize the learning process of others people 3. is a conscious civilizational threat to human health and resulting from the progress of civilization, he sees the need for constant self-education in this area and supports ideas and pro-ecological activities |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | Based on a self-written paper on the selected topic (at least 3 pages A4) |