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Ethics in the Natural Sciences [FILO2003]
[15h+15h exercises] 2 credits

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This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Philippe Baret, Bernard Feltz, Thierry Hance

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce the basic concepts necessary for an analysis of the ethical implications of contemporary scientific developments. The seminars will consist of a more detailed discussion of certain questions.

Main themes

The different systems of ethical justification and their relevance to the analysis of the ethical implications of scientific developments.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Assessment:

The assessment is based on a group project done by the students, divided into interdisciplinary groups, on a topic of their choice.

Supporting material:

The interdisciplinary nature of the group responsible for the course and of the students is particularly stimulating.

Other credits in programs

BIOL22/A

Deuxième licence en sciences biologiques (Biologie moléculaire, cellulaire et humaine)

(2 credits)

Mandatory

BIOL22/B

Deuxième licence en sciences biologiques (Biologie des organismes et des populations)

(2 credits)

Mandatory

CHIM22

Deuxième licence en sciences chimiques

(2 credits)

Mandatory

ENVI3DS/6

Diplôme d'études spécialisées en science et gestion de l'environnement (Science et environnement)

(2 credits)

Mandatory

PHYS22/A

Deuxième licence en sciences physiques (Physique appliquée)

(2 credits)

Mandatory

PHYS22/G

Deuxième licence en sciences physiques

(2 credits)

Mandatory

PHYS22/T

Deuxième licence en sciences physiques (Physique de la terre, de l'espace et du climat)

(2 credits)

Mandatory



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