Bi2223 Anthropology and modern trends in biology

Faculty of Science
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Prof. Ing. Jaroslav Petr, DrSc. (lecturer), prof. PhDr. Jaroslav Malina, DrSc. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jaroslav Malina, DrSc.
Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. PhDr. Jaroslav Malina, DrSc.
Supplier department: Department of Anthropology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Fri 9:00–12:50 Bp1,01007
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to present to the students of anthropology with the modern trends in biological and biomedical research and to point out the social, cultural, ethical and legal consequences which arise with the application of the new biological knowledge in practical life.
At the end of this course the students should be able to understand the advances in assisted reproduction, genetic modifications, gene, cell and tissue therapy and related areas and should be able to reason and discuss general societal consequences of these technological advances.
Syllabus
  • 1) Introduction to bioethics (the emotion effect on the ethical reasoning of man, cooperation, altruism etc.)
  • 2) Assisted reproduction
  • 3) Genetic modification in plants in the context of environmental protection; in animal in the context of maltreatment prevention
  • 4) Cloning in animals and humans
  • 5) Gene therapy versus genetic enhancement in man
  • 6) Cell therapy and tissue or organ engineering (chimerism, microchimerism)
  • 7) Selection of a child by sex and other inherited traits and characteristics
Literature
  • ONDOK, Josef Petr. Bioetika, biotechnologie a biomedicína. Vyd. 1. Praha: Triton, 2005, 214 s. ISBN 8072544861. info
  • JÄGER, Petr. Bioetika a právo (Bioethics and Law). 2003. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures supplemented by discussion over individual topics.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with oral exam. To pass the exam successfully the student must prove good knowledge of the issues discussed during lectures and in the required reading.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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