Units
Biotechnology Law
Unit code: LWN155
Contact hours: 26 hours in total
Credit points: 12
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Multifaceted problems are raised by biotechnology, most of which revolve around the genetic modification of life. Wide ranging issues include the acceptability of patenting life forms, the monopolization of basic food production with genetically modified foods, the risk and allocation of risk with the introduction of modified materials into the ecosystem, cloning and stem cell use. Professionals working in the biotechnology area need to be familiar with these legal, scientific and business issues that arise out of this developing area.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2011 6TP5 | Yes |
Offered in these courses
- LW51, LW60
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