Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE442

BIOLOGY AND LAW

Course Code
MBGE442
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the relationship between law and biology from a theoretical, historical, analytical, critical, moral, and interdisciplinary perspective.
  2. Understand the relationship between law and biology in order to evaluate and discuss current problems, definitions and practices in which biology and law interconnect.
  3. Critically read, analyze and discuss relations between law and biology.
  4. Evaluate and contextualize primary materials in the context of current cases and debates.
  5. Demonstrate effective written communication skills by articulating legal concepts clearly, persuasively and appropriately.
  6. Apply understanding of the relationship between law and biology to contemporary debates about race and genetics.
  7. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills by discussing and debating course concepts in a scholarly, reflective and respectful manner.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to learn the relationship between biology-law and biology-law.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Law and nature
2nd Week The body of law
3rd Week Biopolitics
4th Week Discussion
5th Week Biotechnology
6th Week Neurolaw
7th Week Sociobiology
8th Week Discussion
9th Week Forensics
10th Week Criminology
11th Week The place of law in biology
12th Week Discussion
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingLecture notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1.5 1.5
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 32 32
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1.5 1.5
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 20 20
Total Work Load122
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.06
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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