This course will explore a variety of ethical and social issues in science and technology. Students will be asked to critically evaluate the role of the scientist in society and to become aware of the complex ethical issues facing scientists in different professions.  We will explore topics such as research integrity and scientific misconduct; conflicts of interest and of effort; the Manhattan Project; the human genome project; genetic engineering; the Tuskegee experiment; chemical and biological weapons, and, eugenics.   We will use case studies extensively throughout the course.   Emphasis will be on critical debate and written assignments.  The goal of the course is to enable each student to develop an understanding of conflicting opinions regarding science and technology and to define and refine their own ethical code of conduct based on evaluation of the arguments from differing viewpoints.