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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description This module is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary course that combines the study of the biological sciences with the exploration of how they influence social and ethical aspects of life. The module will also cover how current health, socioeconomic and societal challenges drive scientific discovery. Overall, the module will demonstrate and educate the following- To understand what the various fields of Bioscience are and how they impacts our lives, and vice-a-versa. To examine the role of the media in influencing public awareness/perception of bioscience. Scientific communication. To understand how the Bioscience is regulated (e.g. IP, patenting, ethics). To create a forum within which students may identify topical bioscience issues and concerns for discussion through case study research and presentation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Debate bioscience issues wrt scientific principles, societal impacts & future trends 2. Interpret the role of the media in shaping public perception of bioscience 3. Present (orally) a comprehensive overview of a bioscience topic as part of a larger team-based case study 4. Prepare a detailed and properly formatted written account of a topical bioscience issue and its role/affect/influence on society. Understanding of how society challenges influence and drive scientific discovery. Identify knowledge gaps and future opportunities in the life sciences and biomedical fields. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Overview of bioscience topics for group workPossible topics: Elite athlete programmes, drugs in sport, animal testing, clinical trials, cloning, bioscience and environment, gene patenting, genetic screening, medical devices, GMOs, infectious disease therapeutics, GM foods, stem cells, personalized medicineThe bioscience communityWho and what comprise the bioscience community (public and private sector)? What are its inputs and outputs (e.g. IP)? How is the community regulated? What are the ethical considerations?Bioscience and the publicHow does the bioscience community interface with/ impact on society? What should the goals of bioscience be? What is the role of the media? Public awareness of controversial issues. What type of information is produced and how does it flow (e.g. dissemination of information and findings)?Understand the complex relationship between science and society.Train students to understand the social context of science, to ask how and why a biological problem has been and should be studied. Students will explore the ways in which policy decisions shape and are shaped by biological research and will investigate the meaning and significance the Biomedical sciences in understanding our complex world. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 51740, Website, 0, PubMed, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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