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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
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Module Title |
Environmental Ethics
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Module Code |
BE409
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School |
School of Biotechnology
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Rosaleen Devery | Office Number | X211 |
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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- To introduce the student to the subject of ethics with particular reference to environmental science and health.
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Learning Outcomes
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The student should have an understanding of
- The subject of ethics
- The ethical implications for scientists and in particular in the area of environmental science and health
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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- 1. Introduction to Environmental Ethics/ Examples of Environmental Ethics test cases
- 2. Environmental degradation- causes
- 3. Toxic waste and Precautionary Principle
- 4. Ethical issues in agriculture and food production
- 5. Sustainable energy policy - economic and ecological ramifications
- 6. Ethics and the natural world
- 7. Ionizing radiation: ethical issues
- 8. Biosafety & Regulatory concerns
- 9. The public evaluation of science and technology
- 10. Ethical issues in Scientific Communications
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Bioethics for Scientists J. Bryant, L. Baggott la Velle and J. Searle Wiley 2002Introduction to Bioethics: Bryant Baggott la Velle Searle Wiley 2005
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
| ESHI | BSc Environmental Science &Health (Int) |
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