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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2013 - 2014
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Description To introduce the student to the subject of ethics with particular reference to developments in environmental science and health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Appreciate risk, precaution and trust 2. Discuss issues that are of ethical concern for the biosphere 3. Formulate an ethical view on how to promote democratic decision making in environmental science and health 4. Construct reasoned arguments to support their position on the ethical and social impact of advances in environmental science and technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Brief History of Science and Societal attitudes to Scienceo Enlightenment, Modernism & PostmodernismPublic evaluation of science and technologyRole of media, models for communication of science with publicIntroduction to Environmental ethicsIntroduction to Environmental ethics o Definition o Development of Ethics  Ancient Greeks  Judaeo-Christian ethics  Natural Law  Ethics after 16th Century • Ethical Theories: deontological, consequentialism / utilitarianism and virtue ethics  Growth of Environmental Ethics  Environmental Ethics in 21st century • Values o Instrumental, biocentrism, ecocentrism • The issues o sustainability, terrestrial and aquatic pollution, global climate change, environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, • Society  Making ethical decisions  Standards of ethical conduct in scienceThe Practice of Ethicso Risk, The Precautionary principle and Trust o Administration of Science & Technology in Ireland  Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Environmental Protection Agency, Health Research Board o Regulation  National Council for Bioethics, Government departments (Health & Children, Agriculture & Food, Justice), Environmental Protection Agency, Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland, Food Safety Authority in Ireland, Irish Medicines Board o Intellectual Property & PatentingTest case in environmental ethicso Destruction of RainforestTest case in Precautionary Principleo Toxic Waste from Chlorine industryTest case in environmental racismo Skull ValleyTest case in Ecological Justice & Energy Choiceso ANWREthical, legal and social issues with regard to genetic modificationo animals o foods o crops | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
ESH | BSc Environmental Science & Health |
ESHI | BSc Environmental Science &Health (Int) |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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