BIOL558 BIOETHICS AND RESEARCH METHODS
| Course Code: | 2380558 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 10.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. SERTAÇ ÖNDE |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective is for the students to learn and then apply the rules of ethical life in their future. Especially in their field of study, what ethic concerned are there and how to avoid violations.
Course Content
General Ethics and philosophy, Bioethics, GeneEthics, Biotechnology and Ethics, Case studies, Cloning, Reproduction, Aging and death, Genetic testing and engineering. Future of Bioethics (Stem cell research), About Research (research types), Research Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Conclusion, Guidelines of Ethics and YÖK rules.
Course Learning Outcomes
The major outcome is to be an ethical scientist and a human being in the futer. After this course students are enlightened the in the fields of Biology with an ethical point of view. Various cahpters in our book contains information, probably they have never heard before. If a student has not acquired the ability to live in an ethical environment, after this course he/she could be able to that.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution