Course description
Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Exploring Bioethics through Manga - Part 2
Is it permissible to create human clones? Would you really want to live forever? Is brain death the death of a human being?
These controversial questions will be explored through stories in Manga in this bioethics course. Bioethics is an interdisciplinary field of study that looks into ethical, legal, and social implications of life sciences and health care.
This course will help you understand key ethical issues surrounding crucial problems that literally impact your life from birth to death.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites
None
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- Basic terms for bioethics
- Basics of ethical arguments
- How decisions are made on critical bioethics issues
- Regulations and public policies related to bioethical issues in Japan and other countries
Training Course Content
- Living Donor Organ Transplantation
- Cloning Technology
- ES Cells and iPS Cells
- Lifespan and Eternal Life
- Brain Death and Organ Transplants
You will also learn about ethical arguments and regulations in Japan and other countries concerning life sciences and healthcare through Lectures and the Discussion forum. Our hope is, through this course, you will better understand and formulate your own opinions on these important issues.
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Kyoto University, a partner institute of EdX.
2-3 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free