Postgraduate Course: Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology (PGBI11054)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate |
Other subject area |
Biology |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The aim of this course is to provide time and space for examining some of the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) arising from Systems and Synthetic Biology, and to equip students with the skills and confidence to contribute productively to broader discussions of their research. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Provide coherence and cumulative learning that will enable the students to feel comfortable discussing the wide range of issues that fall under the 'ELSI' heading. |
Assessment Information
In-Class Presentation (25%)
Book Review (25%)
and
Essay(50%)OR 2 Methodology Assignments (25% each)
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Jane Calvert
Tel:
Email: jane.calvert@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Vicky Mactaggart
Tel: (0131 6)51 7052
Email: Vicky.Mactaggart@ed.ac.uk |
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