Ethics in Social Science (SS 433)

Term: 2012-2013 Spring Term

Faculty

	LaTrina Michelle JohnsonShow MyInfo popup for LaTrina Michelle Johnson
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	Office hours: Monday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/7/2013 - 5/3/2013) Location: MAIN BH 1

Description

Explores a variety of ethical and social issues in science and technology. Students critically evaluate the role of the scientist in society to become aware of the complex ethical issues facing scientists in different professions. Topics explored are research integrity and scientific misconduct; conflicts of interest and effort; the Manhattan Project; the human genome project; genetic engineering; the Tuskegee experiment; chemical and biological weapons, and eugenics. Case studies are used extensively throughout the course. Emphasis is on critical debate and written assignments. The goal of the course is to enable each student to develop an understanding of conflicting opinions regarding science and technology and to define and refine their ethical code of conduct based on evaluation of the arguments from differing viewpoints. Prerequisite: SOC 230.