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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Compulsory
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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The purpose of the Science and Ethics course is to explore the moral implications of scientific advancements, guiding students in critically analyzing how science impacts society, addresses global challenges, and requires ethical responsibility in research and technological innovation. It would increase the awareness within many subjects including but not limited to scientific method, critical thinking, artificial intelligence, genetic manipulation, environmental sustainability ...
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Course Content
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This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of "Science and Ethics," which examines the intersection of scientific progress and ethical considerations. Students will explore historical events, engage with contemporary ethical debates, and assess the impact of revolutionary technologies. The course also delves into anthropogenic risks and the controversial actions of notable scientists, encouraging critical reflection on the moral dimensions of scientific innovation.
Some of the highlights of the subjects covered before ...
Academic Integrity and Success (along with original student comments/feedbacks)
Core objectives of Science and Ethics
ChatGPT
‘Defense of Socrates’ by Plato (with emphasis on logical arguments used)
Antropogenic emissions and urbanization increase risk of compound hot extremes in cities
On avoiding dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system
Special report of 2018 on Global Warming : IPCC Global Warming of 1.5C
Investors in need of social, ethical and environmental information
Konichiwa: Japanese scientist and their struggle to speak English
Plagiarism ? No, we're just borrowing better English.
On the run: Wanted men in Philadelphiaghetto (discrimination & ethical perspective in regards to the -(experimental) approach (of social studies) -consent issue…)
Fifty years later: The significance of the Nuremberg Code
Ethics and scientific publication
Ethical Issues in research
Who was James Lind and what exactly did he achieve
Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination
Genetic engineering of animals: Ethical issues, including welfare concerns
The ethical concerns about transgenic crops
Adopt a moratorium on heritable genome editing
Ethical Considerations & "Article" Reading, Analysis, Interpreting, Impacts and Limitations, Presenting ...
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Lectures, particular talks by prominent scientists, quizzes, articles will be included within the course content. Additionally, each student (as an individual or within groups ) is responsible from presenting an article in front of the class.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Asist Prof.Dr. Nurettin AYVALI nurettin.ayvali@agu.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Lectures and some of the notes (on papers) would be shared. Some of the highlights regarding course content was indicated within the 'content' section.
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Canvas
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Canvas-announcement
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