Aug 02, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026
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BIOL 6550 - Ethical Issues in Biotechnology


This course reviews the principles of ethical behavior and responsible conduct of research and discusses specific areas of biotechnology research, medical research, and societal issues in the context of these principles. Representative topics include genetic engineering, stem cell research, assisted reproduction, human subjects, animal research, and nanotechnology. Active student participation is expected.

 

Prerequisite or Corequisite: Undergraduate registration only with permission of instructor.

When Offered: FALL TERM ANNUALLY

Cross Listed: BCBP 6550  and BMED 6700 Students can obtain credit for only one of these courses: BIOL 6550, BCBP 6550 or BMED 6700.

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 3



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