MCE1213

Regulation and ethics in assisted reproductive technologies (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Giuliana Fuscaldo

Offered:
Clayton 2-30 2004 (Day)
Clayton 2-30 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the international legislation and regulations that apply in clinical human IVF; 2. show familiarity with the main approaches used to formulate different ethical stances; 3. demonstrate familiarity with and an ability to analyse ethical issues that can arise in human IVF clinical practice; 4. be informed about the operation of research ethics committees; 5. be competent in the critical ethical analysis of case studies relevant to IVF clinical practice; 6. have begun to devise a consistent individual framework for ethical decision making in clinical human IVF; 7. have the ability to communicate this knowledge.

Assessment: Written open book examination (2 hours):50% + Presentation of journal review:20% + Essay (2,500 words):30%

Contact Hours: 6 weeks (first 5 weeks - two 1-hour lectures, 1-hour tutorial, 1.5-hour seminar, 1.5-hour journal review), 2-hour revision tutorial in week 6