This document outlines the lecture schedule for the course "Socio-economic and ethical issues in Biotechnology" held in semester 2 of 2018/2019. It includes the following information:
1) Details of the three lecture groups including lecturers, venues, and times.
2) A 14-week schedule divided into 4 learning units covering socio-economic impacts, risks/benefits, safety aspects, and ethics of biotechnology.
3) Assessment breakdown consisting of a mid-semester exam, final exam, and group assignments/presentations.
This document outlines the lecture schedule for the course "Socio-economic and ethical issues in Biotechnology" held in semester 2 of 2018/2019. It includes the following information:
1) Details of the three lecture groups including lecturers, venues, and times.
2) A 14-week schedule divided into 4 learning units covering socio-economic impacts, risks/benefits, safety aspects, and ethics of biotechnology.
3) Assessment breakdown consisting of a mid-semester exam, final exam, and group assignments/presentations.
This document outlines the lecture schedule for the course "Socio-economic and ethical issues in Biotechnology" held in semester 2 of 2018/2019. It includes the following information:
1) Details of the three lecture groups including lecturers, venues, and times.
2) A 14-week schedule divided into 4 learning units covering socio-economic impacts, risks/benefits, safety aspects, and ethics of biotechnology.
3) Assessment breakdown consisting of a mid-semester exam, final exam, and group assignments/presentations.
Socio - economic and ethical issues in Biotechnology
Semester 2, Session 2018/2019
Lecture Group Lecturer Venue/day/time
1 Dr. Elexson Nillian THURSDAY 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM FSTS, TMM 2 Dr. Elexson Nillian TUESDAY 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM CTF1, BS2 3 Dr. Elexson Nillian MONDAY 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM FSTS, TR5
LEARNING WEEK / DATE LECTURE CONTENT REMARKS
UNIT LU1 Week 1 Looking at the intricate connetions (28 Jan.- 1 February 2019) between the economic promise of Socio- biotechnology and the impacts to economic society. impacts Week 2 Examine the politics and monopoly of (4 - 8 February 2019) biotechnology between government and companies.
Week 3 Social implications of new technology
(11 - 15 February 2019) such as in the case of DNA fingerprinting The reasoning towards the human genome and other mega biotechnology projects.
Week 4 Issues of IPR, technology ownership,
(18 - 22 February 2019) resource ownership between countries and Biotechnology Human Rights and Right to Privacy in respect to the access to biological information and technology
LU2 Week 5 Discuss the risks associated with
(25 Feb - 1 March 2019) biotechnology research. Risks and Perceived versus proven risks. benefits of biotechnology Week 6 The pros and cons of tempering with (4 - 8 March 2019) nature. Potential benefits- do they justify the risks that will be taken? Assignment on risks of new technologies
Week 7 Mid semester break
(11-15 March 2019)
Resource Biotechnology Programme
Department of Molecular Biology Week 8 MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION (22 March 2019) 23 March – 31 March 2019 Mid-Semester Break
LU3 Week 9 Discusses the guidelines and
(1 - 5 April 2019) legislations at national and Safety international levels aspects of The use and creation of Bio safety biotechnology committees in Malaysia.
Week 10 The guidelines and enforcement of the
(8 -12 April 2019) use of biological and physical containment for gene research. Discusses the guidelines and legislations at national and international levels.
Week 11 The guidelines and enforcement of the
(15 -19 April 2019) use of biological and physical *19 April – Good Friday containment for gene research Assignment on biosafety in Malaysia and selected countries.
LU4 Week 12 Ethics of research, National level
(22- 26 April 2019) ethical committee, Institutional ethics Ethics, moral and control. and control Week 13 Personal/professional ethics when (29 April -3 May 2019) conducting research in plant and human genetic manipulation. Moral/religious implications related to products generated through genetic engineering.
Week 14 Control of genetic research through
(6 -10 May 2019) the formation of institutional guidelines and procedures Discussions on ethical and moral values of biotechnology use in society. Examination 13 May –31 May 2019) Examination Weeks
Resource Biotechnology Programme
Department of Molecular Biology Mode of Assessment:
Assessment Percentage Remarks
Mid-Semester Exam 30 Learning Unit 1 and 2 Final Exam 40 Comprehensive examination that covers all LU’s (LU1-LU3) Assignment / Quiz / 30 To be done in a group of 5 students (topics will be given). presentation Proper scientific writing is compulsory or marks will be deducted. Take note of deadline for submission. 100
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