Carleton University · NEUR 4801

Neuroethics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Ethical issues of key importance to current neurobiological research. Topics may include the use of animals in research, stem cell research, genetic diagnosis and gene therapy, neuroimaging, and the effect on identity and autonomy of manipulations such as psychopharmaceuticals and psychosurgery.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 .
  • Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Ethical issues of key importance to current neurobiological research. Topics may include the use of animals in research, stem cell research, genetic diagnosis and gene therapy, neuroimaging, and the effect on identity and autonomy of manipulations such as psychopharmaceuticals and psychosurgery.

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 3200 or both NEUR 3206 and NEUR 3207 .
  • Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Sources and references

Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.

Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/NEUR/

Write to StudyCanada

Your plans or a question: let’s continue the conversation by email.

We will use these details to reply to your enquiry. Privacy

This form contacts StudyCanada. To contact this institution, use the details on its profile.