Seminars on the Ethical and Socioeconomic Aspects of Nanotechnologies

lnano2991  2022-2023  Louvain-la-Neuve

Seminars on the Ethical and Socioeconomic Aspects of Nanotechnologies
3.00 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Nysten Bernard;
Language
Main themes
The main themes of the seminars will be : - the economic impacts of the development of nanotechnologies, - nanomaterial toxicity, - the ethical aspects of nanotechnologies (protection of private life, ...) - societal impacts of nanotechnologies, - ...
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 The objective of these seminars are to allow students to grasp the impacts of nanotechnologies on society, particularly the ethical and the socio-economic aspects
 
Content
The objective of these seminars is to enable students to understand some of the potential impacts of nanotechnology on our society, in particular the ethical and socio-economic aspects. The main topics covered are selected from the following list:
  • the economic impact of the development of nanotechnologies,
  • the toxicity of nanomaterials,
  • the ethical aspects (protection of privacy, potential military applications, etc.),
  • societal impacts (employment, health, etc.).
Teaching methods
Expert seminars in the course areas, problem-based learning (student's own research work on the potential impacts of a nanotechnology or nanomaterial, tutoring).
Evaluation methods
Students are assessed on the basis of three deliverables:
  • written reports on each of the expert seminars (4 pts / 20),
  • a written report on their personal research work (8 pts / 20),
  • an oral presentation on their personal research work (8 pts / 20).
Failure to submit a report or to give the oral presentation will result in failure to pass the course (overall mark limited to 8/20).
Other information
Students should contact the course instructors during the first week of the second semester to determine the subject of their personal work and to be informed of the seminar programme.
Online resources
Faculty or entity
FYKI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Advanced Master in Nanotechnologies