800905 ethics and science

winter semester 2011/2012 | Last update: 06.03.2023 Place course on memo list
800905
ethics and science
SE 2
2,5
Block
not applicable
German
Introduction and elaboration of central concepts and methods for the discussion of ethical, legal and social implications of scientific research (language of instruction: german)
By way of selected case studies as, e.g., the Human Genome Project, ethical issues of contemporary scientific research as well as their potential solutions will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the concerns of a democratic public and its specific methods of decision-making.(language of instruction: german)
Lecture style plus students’ presentations plus discussions in class (language of instruction: german)
Presentations and end-term papers (language of instruction: german)
Philip Kitcher: Science, Truth and Democracy; Oxford University Press 2003. (Weitere Literaturhinweise im Laufe des Seminars)
The seminar will be held as a block course with an additional introductory session. No special requirements for participation.
Group 0
Date Time Location
Thu 2011-10-20
10.00 - 11.30 Kl. HS Chemie Kl. HS Chemie Barrier-free Vorbesprechung
Thu 2011-12-01
14.00 - 18.00 Container 2 Container 2
Fri 2011-12-09
09.00 - 17.00 50101/1 SR 50101/1 SR Barrier-free
Thu 2011-12-15
13.00 - 17.00 Container 2 Container 2
Fri 2011-12-16
09.00 - 17.00 4U102a 4U102a Barrier-free Induction loops for hearing impaired