L0006002 Ethics of Science and Technology

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Applied Biological Science

Lecture Code L0006002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 科学技術倫理学

Subject Name
（Katakana）カガクギジュツリンリガク

Subject Name in
English Ethics of Science and Technology

Instructor UEMURA TAKASHI,SUGINO TOSHIHISA

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエムラ　タカシ,スギノ　トシヒサ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri3-6：ABS C201

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Mainly lecture
Students will be learning critical thinking methods concerning science and technology based on the cases in the textbook. Discussions will be planned, taking everyone’s opinion of the textbook cases into account. Reports are assigned at the end of every class.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 26 : Biological and Life Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Agricultural Sciences

Eligible Students

Keywords Applied ethics, bioethics, environmental ethics, professional ethics, critical thinking

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic knowledge and understanding required for studying the expertise

Applied Animal and Plant Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Ability for comprehensive and crossdisciplinary thinking and knowledge / understandings required to see a phenomena from a broad, top-down perspective and to take action for solving problems regarding the specialized area.
・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise

・Knowledge and understanding regarding the mechanism of animal and plant production in fields and relation between animals and the human society and natural environment.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Ability to identify issues that he/she should pursue for a specific phenomenon related to animal and plant production, organize his/her own opinion, logically publish them orally and/or in writing, and discuss the topic

Food Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Ability for comprehensive and crossdisciplinary thinking and knowledge / understandings required to see a phenomena from a broad, top-down perspective and to take action for solving problems regarding the specialized area.
・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise

Molecular Agro-Life Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise

Applied Biological Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise

Class Objectives
/Class Outline We will discuss modern ethics for citizens and professionals as well as gain an understanding on the background of appropriate and new ethical practices necessary in the future scientific and technological era. The objective is for students to learn ethical thinking related to critical thinking as well as science and technology, and to examine science and technology critically.

Class Schedule lesson1: Introduction
lesson2: Science and Technology and Ethics (1): Ethical Thinking
lesson3: Science and Technology and Ethics (2): Science and Technology Evaluation
lesson4: Science and Technology and Communication
lesson5: What is Critical Thinking?
lesson6: Critical Thinking Skill (1): From discussion identification to quality of social research
lesson7: Critical Thinking Skill (2): From decision making to meta CT
lesson8: Genetically Modified Crops: Group discussion
lesson9: Genetically Modified Crops: Precautionary approach
lesson10: Whether or not to Allow Smoking: Liberalism and paternalism
lesson11: Pros and Cons of Animal Testing: Group discussion
lesson12: Pros and cons of Animal Experiments: Kant’s  Principle / Humans as animals
lesson13: Justification for Discussing the Pros and Cons of the Atomic Bombings: Utilitarianism and The Maximin
Principle / Meta CT
lesson14: Science and Technology and Society
lesson15: Science and Technology and Summary of Ethics lectures

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Considering Science and Technology: Critical Thinking Exercise Books (Nagoya University Publishing, 2013)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts. We will use DVDs and PowerPoint.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Carefully read the textbook and summarize your own thoughts.

Requirements No technical knowledge is needed to take this course.
Proactively participate in discussions and short reports, as this class requires an attitude where students will need to think on their own.

Grading Method Test(70％）　Reports(30％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message I would like everyone to consider each theme thoroughly as much as time permits.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Applied Biological Science
Lecture Code	L0006002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	科学技術倫理学
Subject Name （Katakana）	カガクギジュツリンリガク
Subject Name in English	Ethics of Science and Technology
Instructor	UEMURA TAKASHI,SUGINO TOSHIHISA
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエムラ　タカシ,スギノ　トシヒサ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Fri3-6：ABS C201
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Mainly lecture Students will be learning critical thinking methods concerning science and technology based on the cases in the textbook. Discussions will be planned, taking everyone’s opinion of the textbook cases into account. Reports are assigned at the end of every class.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Agricultural Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords	Applied ethics, bioethics, environmental ethics, professional ethics, critical thinking
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic knowledge and understanding required for studying the expertise Applied Animal and Plant Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Ability for comprehensive and crossdisciplinary thinking and knowledge / understandings required to see a phenomena from a broad, top-down perspective and to take action for solving problems regarding the specialized area. ・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise ・Knowledge and understanding regarding the mechanism of animal and plant production in fields and relation between animals and the human society and natural environment. （Comprehensive Abilities）・Ability to identify issues that he/she should pursue for a specific phenomenon related to animal and plant production, organize his/her own opinion, logically publish them orally and/or in writing, and discuss the topic Food Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Ability for comprehensive and crossdisciplinary thinking and knowledge / understandings required to see a phenomena from a broad, top-down perspective and to take action for solving problems regarding the specialized area. ・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise Molecular Agro-Life Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise Applied Biological Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic knowledge and understanding required for acquiring expertise
Class Objectives /Class Outline	We will discuss modern ethics for citizens and professionals as well as gain an understanding on the background of appropriate and new ethical practices necessary in the future scientific and technological era. The objective is for students to learn ethical thinking related to critical thinking as well as science and technology, and to examine science and technology critically.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction lesson2: Science and Technology and Ethics (1): Ethical Thinking lesson3: Science and Technology and Ethics (2): Science and Technology Evaluation lesson4: Science and Technology and Communication lesson5: What is Critical Thinking? lesson6: Critical Thinking Skill (1): From discussion identification to quality of social research lesson7: Critical Thinking Skill (2): From decision making to meta CT lesson8: Genetically Modified Crops: Group discussion lesson9: Genetically Modified Crops: Precautionary approach lesson10: Whether or not to Allow Smoking: Liberalism and paternalism lesson11: Pros and Cons of Animal Testing: Group discussion lesson12: Pros and cons of Animal Experiments: Kant’s Principle / Humans as animals lesson13: Justification for Discussing the Pros and Cons of the Atomic Bombings: Utilitarianism and The Maximin Principle / Meta CT lesson14: Science and Technology and Society lesson15: Science and Technology and Summary of Ethics lectures
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Considering Science and Technology: Critical Thinking Exercise Books (Nagoya University Publishing, 2013)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts. We will use DVDs and PowerPoint.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Carefully read the textbook and summarize your own thoughts.
Requirements	No technical knowledge is needed to take this course. Proactively participate in discussions and short reports, as this class requires an attitude where students will need to think on their own.
Grading Method	Test(70％）　Reports(30％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	I would like everyone to consider each theme thoroughly as much as time permits.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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