Module
1: Explorations & Definitions. (Weeks
1-3) The first module will provide us with a common
background by
essentially
exploring
and defining some common aspects of the course such as
value systems
and political philosophy.
Module
2: The Fundamentals of Human Biology. (Weeks
4-5) The second module will be a set of lectures about biology
and the nature of a
gene. This will help you understand the subsequent modules
by providing
necessary background.
Modules
3: The Issues. (Weeks 6-11) The third module will
be an exploration of some larger issues that have arisen
in our society due
to technological advances in biology.
Module
4: Making Choices. (Weeks 12-15) The fourth module
will put you in the spotlight as you
and a partner will guide us through
the
specifics
of an issue that recent biological advances have
created in our society. At the end of each module we will
produce
a consensus
document that articulates the consensus position on the
issue.
