Ethics through a Neurobiological Lens

Undergraduate / Graduate

This class surveys a range of ethical dilemmas as viewed from a neurobiological perspective. Using their working knowledge of functional neuroanatomy, students will be expected to understand and articulate the reasoning behind multiple viewpoints for each topic. Then, students will be asked to discuss a particular case study that revolves around the week's topic, and write a one-page summary of what they learned from the week's discussion. For a final project, students will study one of the dilemmas presented or one of their own choosing.