Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2016-2017
NSCI 511 - SCIENCE POLICY, AND ETHICS
Long Title: SCIENCE POLICY, AND ETHICS
Department: Natural Sciences Division
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: An introduction to the policy, ethics, politics, and legal issues that relate to science and technology - discovery and application. This course presents a framework for analyzing ethical issues in business and professional work. The course then explores the ways in which government policy and business practices can promote or inhibit advances in science and technology while influencing the ethical choices of the professionals involved. Case studies will be used. Instructor Permission Required.