(in Polish) Ethics and genetics 3501-EG20-S
Genes, DNA - and what is and what is not determined by our genes.
Genes and traits - and genetic determinism.
Genome analysis - various types of genetic tests (diagnostic, prognostic, screening, Direct-to consumer)
Next generation sequencing and its implications for human genetics, US and European Union recommendations
Privacy and genetic data protection
Biobanks - aims and problems
Genetic modifications - what has been done, what is possible, how should it be regulated
Gene therapy - possibilities and problems
Mitochondrial diseases and "three parent" babies
Genetically modified humans - He Jiankui and basic research
Human/animal chimeras
Genetically modified organisms - possibilities and problems with acceptance, especially in Europe.
Vaccines - and problems with anti-vaccination movements
Informed consent
Human cloning.
Genes and behavior - aggression etc.
Viruses - recreation of the Spanish influenza virus
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Acquired knowledge:
After completing the course the student:
Knows basic genetics and methods of analyzing and modifying the human genome and the associated bioethical problems
Understands the role of bioethics in the practice and development of biomedical sciences (K_W02)
Is familiar with bioethical terminology in English (K_W03)
Has a profound understanding of the problems and discussions and research in the field of ethics of new technologies, human genome editing and analysis, genetic testing etc. (K_W09)
Acquired abilities:
After completing the course the student:
is able to correctly identify, interpret and analyze problems and conflicts associated with the progress of biomedicine (K_U01)
is able to critically analyze texts on the subject of the seminar and the views and arguments of other persons, including those of other participants in the course (K_U02)
prepares and presents oral presentations on the subject of the course in the field of bioethics and related disciplines (K_U14)
is able to use English at the B2+ ESOKJ level including specialist terminology used in bioethics (K_U15)
is able to prepare and justify arguments and can choose and construct advanced normative and factual arguments, and can reply to criticism
Acquired social competencies:
After completing the course the student:
can appreciate the significance and value of discussion for the development of knowledge and for resolving moral dilemmas associated with the development of biomedicine (K_K02)
can work in a group and cooperate with other members of the group, taking on different roles;
can detect and formulate ethical problems of research associated with biomedicine;
appreciates the significance of ethical reflection in the practice and in the development of biological and medical knowledge
can critically evaluate his own knowledge and acguired information (K_K01)
Bibliography
Ben Mephan - Bioethics - an introduction to the biosciences; it is available in Polish (Bioetyka, PWN, 2008)
Françoise Baylis - Altered Inheritance; CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing
but the main sources will be scientific papers and newspaper articles, which will be sent to the participants
Additional information
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