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
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Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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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
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Learning resources
Health Law: Frameworks and Context
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAnne-Maree Farrell, John Devereux, Isabel Karpin, Penelope Weller
Year2017
Edition/VolumeLatest edition
PublisherCambridge University Press
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Various readings that will be made available on the LMS
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