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BIOT 350

Ethics and Professionalism in Biotechnology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeA-
Standard

Overview

Description

Provides formal training in literature searches, primary literature interpretation, science writing, workforce preparation, ethics and honesty in the workplace, and the resolution of ethical issues in a research environment.

Requirements

Corequisites

BIOL 190A
Original catalog text

Corequisites

BIOL 190A

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Every Spring

Terms

spring

Core

CO12

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic integrity, objective presentation of data, and comprehension of data outcomes.
  • identify the multiple ethical interests at stake in real-world situations and in practice.
  • engage in understanding the six pillars of Ethical Decision-making, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Good Citizenship.
  • evaluate and recognize ethical issues in the life sciences, evaluate approaches and options, and apply them to normative standards.
  • evaluate and recognize professional opportunities within the scope of the student’s research area.
  • develop materials to obtain goals within the scope of chosen research area including internships and employment.