Biology
540 Fall 2003
ETHICAL
ISSUES IN BIOLOGY:
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR
ASSIGNMENT
Assignments should
have ONLY the last 5 digits of your SSN, NOT your name
MAKE SURE THE 5 DIGITS ARE ON
EVERY PAGE AND THAT PAGES ARE NUMBERED
CASE
STUDIES (100 POINTS) DUE DATE: OCTOBER 8
Assemble the
following
items and submit them typed, double spaced and in order. Place in
folder or other notebook.
- (30 pts) Prepare a 4-6
page essay
that discusses the approach you used to analyze the case
studies
that you prepared in depth.
- A. Preface. ~ 2 pages Describe
how your approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas changed or evolved (if
it did) as the course progressed. What role if any, did other students,
class discussion, and the philosophical readings play in this process?
- B. Analytical
approach.
~ 2 pages Describe your present approach to analyzing ethical dilemmas.
Be as specific as possible.
- (10 pts) Hand in a photocopy
of
your notes and preparation on all the case studies from
class.
- (60 pts)
Using the
analytical
approach you presented in your essay, prepare a detailed
analysis
of the following case studies.
You are encouraged to discuss the cases with your colleagues in the
class or out, but your written analysis should be your own!
- Scientific
Integrity: 4 points
each, 3 case studies
- Research Ethics. 12 points
each, 4 case
studies. Address questions at end of the case studies.
- p 91 Case 1 Ending
co-authorship
- p 109 The
new technician
- p 211 Case 3
Insitutional
responsibility: Elkassaby and Michigan State
- p296 Case 1
Lab personnel as experimental subjects