501 Biotechnology Policy (Caulfield)

LAW501

Biotechnology Policy

(Caulfield)

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Instructor(s): Professor Timothy Caulfield

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Seminar

METHOD OF EVALUATION

The primary method of evaluation in this course is a paper worth 80% of the grade.  In addition, there will be group presentations on topic issues (20%).

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This class will explore the policy challenges associated with emerging biotechnology innovations, including stem cell research, human cloning, gene patents and bio-banking. Though I will cover and compare relevant national and international law, the emphasis will be on ethical and policy issues, such as the difficulty of making laws on controversial topics in pluralistic societies. The class will be a mix of lecturing and group discussion. It is hoped that the class with be informative, provocative and interesting.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2015-16. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):

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