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Archived Version 2017 - 2018

Module Title Environmental Ethics
Module Code BE409
School School of Biotechnology

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Rosaleen DeveryOffice NumberX211
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To introduce the student to the subject of ethics with particular reference to developments in environmental science and health.

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture14No Description
Independent Study102No Description
Group work9No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • John Bryant, Linda Baggott la Velle, John Searle: 2005, Introduction to Bioethics, 1st, John Wiley & Sons, England, 0 470021985
  • John Bryant, Linda Baggott la Velle, John Searle: 2002, Bioethics for scientists, 1st, Wiley, Chichester, 0471495328
  • G. Tyler Miller Jr: 2007, Living in the Environment Principles, Connections and Solutions, 15th, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 0-495-12524-5
  • Ben Mepham: 2005, Bioethics An introduction for the biosciences, 1st, 12, Oxford University Press, Oxford OX2 6DP, 0-19-926715-4
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
ESHBSc Environmental Science & Health
ESHIBSc Environmental Science & Health (Int)
SHSAOStudy Abroad (Science & Health)
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