law5bio biotechnology and the law
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE LAW
LAW5BIO
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines topical issues and contested debates in the study of biotechnology and the law,both nationally and internationally. It adopts a framework approach to analysing the relationship between law and biotechnology, taking account of ethical, social, cultural and economic contexts. Given the topical nature of the subject, the specific topics covered may change from time to time. In addition to providing an introduction to key aspects of health law an regulation relevant to the subject, specialist topics to be covered may include assisted reproduction, reproductive technologies, human tissue technologies, death technologies, ownership of the body, bio banks, genetics and the law, health,intellectual property and biotechnology.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Farrell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW5PMI and LAW5PTO and LAW5CNA and Admission Into: LMJD - Juris Doctor LMLGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LML - Master of Laws LMCL - Master of Commercial Law LMLAW - Master of Laws; OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health Law: Frameworks and Context | Recommended | Anne-Maree Farrell, John Devereux, Isabel Karpin, Penelope Weller, 2017 | Cambridge University Press |
| Readings | Various readings that will be made available on the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a high level understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate key frameworks influencing the relationship between law and biotechnology, as applied to the topics examined in the subject.
- Activities:
- class discussion, research paper and take home examination
02. Demonstrate a high level understanding of, and be able to critically evaluate, the ethical, social, economic and political contexts which influence the relationship between law and biotechnology, as applied to the topics examined in the subject
- Activities:
- class discussion, research paper and take home examination
03. Explain and critique case law and regulation in relation to the topics examined in the subject.
- Activities:
- class discussion, research paper and take home examination
04. Demonstrate a high level of understanding, and be able to critically evaluate, key debates in the topics examined in the subject.
- Activities:
- class discussion, research paper and take home examination
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