Ethical and Policy Problems in Synthetic Biology: Emergent Behaviors of Integrated Cellular Systems (EBICS)

Educational Resource
Authors:Berry, Roberta M.Kinlaw, Kathy
Abstract:

This problem was given to students as part of a course on problem based learning (PBL) using fractious problems.It asked them to consider the ethical and policy issues surrounding developments in synthetic biology. Students were asked to apply six skills in analyzing and devising policy resolutions for the problems and to apply PBL skills in doing so.

Keywords:
Communicating Science and Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Ethics and Society, Governance, Responsible Innovation, Risk, Social Responsibility
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2013
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/problem-based-learning-pbl-fractious-problem-case-assignments/ethical-and-policy-problems
    • Notes:

    Open-ended scenario

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/qkhn-7c97