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Autumn Quarter 2008

Anna C. Mastroianni
PHG 522
Seattle Campus

Ethical Frameworks for Public Health Genetics

Case-based application of ethical principles in genetic medicine to range of problems arising in genetics practice, policy, research. Examination of traditional problems including eugenics and testing/screening for genetic disease, as well as emerging problems in population and environmental genetics. Prerequisite: LAW H 504/MHE 514/PHG 512 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with MHE 516; W.

Class description

This coursework is designed to train students in the basic skills of ethical analysis and increase competency in recognizing, researching, and analyzing ethical issues arising in public health genetics.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

lecture and class discussion

Recommended preparation

PHG 512 prerequisite or permission of instructor

Class assignments and grading

three short papers

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Additional Information
Last Update by Anna C. Mastroianni
Date: 03/29/2006