5.+Bioethics+Essay


 * __Bioethics Essay[[image:Lane3.jpg align="right"]]__**

‘Bioethics” is the study of the ethical, social, legal, philosophical, and other related issues arising in the biological sciences and health care. Biotechnology operates in an environment on which past experiences and current norms may be insufficient to guide our moral reasoning. The ever-expanding possible applications of modern biotechnology and the often uncertain consequences make it imperative to discuss the implications and issues arising from the science.

Reminder that your Bioethics assignment is due on the 15th August 2011 term 3.

Attached is a copy of your task sheet if you have misplaced it.






 * __Possible Topics could include (not an exhaustive list): __**

 Stem Cell research  Foetal Stem Cell research Euthanasia Cloning Genetic Engineering Genetically Modified Foods Organ transplant Abortion Drugs Biological Warfare IVF Animal testing/experimentation Genetic selection Vaccination Surrogacy Organ donation <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 98%; text-indent: 36pt;">Embryo adoption **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 98%;">Or any other topic approved by your teacher **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are reminded that this is ethics, not morals. You need to define what ethics is in regards to Biology/science. Articles should be recent no more than 5 years old, unless you are trying to prove a point.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 98%;">You have to collect up to 10 articles and annotate them. You can use the biology booklet that you received last year to help you annotate or you can look at how to annotate on-line so it is done correctly.