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Herausforderungen der Biomedizin. Soziale, poltische und ethische Dimension der medizinischen Biologie

WZ2674Specializing and Interdisciplinary Qualification5 ECTSGerman/Englishsummer semesterProfessur für Wissenschafts- und Technologiepolitik (Prof. Müller, Joint Appointment der TUM School of Social Sciences & Technology und TUM School of Management)
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What it is about

You explore the role that biomedical knowledge and technologies play in society, politics and ethics. You learn to analyse societal debates around areas such as stem cell research, reproductive medicine, genetic diagnostics or neurobiology and to derive action and reflection possibilities from them.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify social, political and ethical questions at the interface of biomedicine and society
  • Read, discuss and understand core arguments in scientific texts and case studies
  • Independently research current debates in society, media and politics
  • Apply analytical skills to self-researched case studies and formulate your own assessments

What the module consists of

  • SeminarCentral mode of event: discussion, reading work, group work and development of your own questions

Teaching method

  • LektürearbeitDeepening of text comprehension and foundation for discussions
  • Angeleitete GruppenarbeitenDiscussion and deepening of understanding as well as development of your own questions
  • PlenumsdiskussionExchange of different perspectives and joint reflection
  • Studentische Inputelemente (Kurzreferate/Sitzungsmoderation)Promotion of active participation and presentation competence
  • Eigenständige RechercheApplication and deepening of analytical skills to current debates
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