700.651.01
Neuroethics
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Berman Institute (Bioethics)
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 3:30 - 6:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Explores the emergent field of neuroethics, which examines ethical issues governing the conceptual and practical developments of neuroscience. Examines claims that modern neuroscience entails the re-examination of complex and sensitive topics like free will, consciousness, identity, and responsibility raises significant ethical issues. Asks questions that extend beyond the usual umbrella of biomedical ethics. Discusses the ways in which investors have aligned with neuroscientists and philosophers to explore new opportunities for innovation. Considers the new knowledge and ways of learning about the brain from scientific, ethical, legal and social standpoints.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Chart the emergence of neuroethics
- Identify key historical moments in brain science and ethics
- Explore the neuroethics in emerging technologies
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Discussion Board
- 30% Final Paper
- 20% Midterm Paper
- 20% Group Presentation
Enrollment Restriction
Enrollment priority given to MBE students, Bioethics Certificate students, Berman Postdocs & bioethics focused PhD students