Science and Ethics in Practice
Course content: Science and Technology and Ecocrisis, Anthropocentrism vs Ecocentrism, Green knowledge - a long revolution, Human needs - alternatives and sustainability, Ethics and climate change, Intergenerational moral obligations, Policies responses and responsible individuals, Species boundaries in a world of diversity, Food - philosophy of agriculture and aquaculture, Interspecies rivalry - animals in wilderness and captivity, Animal's capacities and moral status, Experimenting with animals, Capitalizing on animals - Biotechnology and Biopower, Animal welfare
Four-day block session: week 48, 2017
On successful completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student will:
- be aware of the ecological challenges brought on by industrial and technological advances
- realize the importance of addressing environmental and climate-related issues
- understand moral, social and political responsibilities when tackling challenges facing mankind
- be familiar with sustainability issues related to generating human food
- be mindful of respecting the value of animal life
- be cognizant of the rapid advances in biotechnology which may sometimes lead to unfamiliar ethical issues
- be able to duly recognize animal welfare issues
Skills
The student should:
- be able to recognize the issues that threaten the fragile ecosystems
- know how to promote sustainable development in all spheres of human activity
- be capable of making morally and ethically acceptable decisions related to environment, and coexistence of other species
- be able to foresee the advantages of utilizing the advances in science and technology within ethically acceptable boundaries
General competence
The student should:
- be aware of moral and ethical consequences of his or her actions
- be able to reason and reflect in order to make sound decisions that are scientifically and sociologically sound
- have the inspiration and conviction to lead, adhering to morally and ethically acceptable choices
Eigenandel opp til NOK 750 for læremidler og for en middag arrangert i løpet av kurset.
Vurdering:
Aktiv kursdetagelse, individuell muntlig presentasjon under kurset og en skriftlig rapport. Bestått/ikke bestått. Aktiv deltagelse i kursrelaterte aktiviteter blir evaluert.
Den individuelle muntlige presentasjonen i et valgt tema og rapporten basert på det, som må være innlevert innen to uker etter at kurset er slutt, blir primært brukt til å evaluere kandidaten.
