Module 15: Definition of Ethics & Societal Responsibility
Section outline
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This module explores the questions of the role of ethics in science, the role of responsibility of science for society, and the responsibility society has in science. Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Recall or identify cases in the sciences of physics, medicine, genetics, or forensics that raised ethical questions (Course Outcome #1, 2, 4)
- Discuss how science can contribute to innovation in society in general, or to the diagnosis or treatment of diseases given specific examples cases (Course Outcome #1, 2, 4)
- Debate the role of responsibility of science for society given the specific examples and guiding questions in this chapter (Course Outcome #1)
- Debate the responsibility society has in science given the specific examples and guiding questions in this chapter (Course Outcome #1)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 15 Introduction
- Read and view the materials in the Module 15 Pressbooks book, embedded below by section.
- Complete the assignment and discussion forum post and response.
This module's lab activity is the Lab Practical Final Exam, to occur in the lab class.Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Recall or identify cases in the sciences of physics, medicine, genetics, or forensics that raised ethical questions (Course Outcome #1, 2, 4)
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