6 Week Certificated Course in Applied Dual-Use Biosecurity Education
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| Start Date | January 2012 |
| End Date | We accept applications throughout the year. |
| Overview |
Why Study Applied Dual-Use Biosecurity Education?The need to address the security implications of scientific research through education about dual-use has gathered momentum in the 21st Century. Notably, this area has witnessed the following developments:
Why Study Online?By studying online you get to:
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| Entrance Requirements | 1. No previous knowledge of biosecurity or bioethics is required. 2. Proven proficiency in English |
| Course Duration | 6 weeks |
| Places Available | 20 |
| Tuition Fees | Home / EU: £720 Sterling International: £1,240 Sterling |
This new online short course in Applied Dual-Use Biosecurity Education has been established in recognition of the potential that exists for producing research in life sciences for peaceful purposes that are well-intended for public benefit but which could be misused and directed for purposes such as biowarfare and bioterrorism. Consequently, this has given rise to what is now widely known as the 'dual-use dilemma' and the growing debate about the dual-use nature of life sciences research with implications for biological weapons making.Historically, this dual-use potential has been underappreciated by the life sciences and wider communities. However, recent terrorism events have heightened awareness and concern for this issue. Subsequently, there have been a range of international calls to promote education and awareness-raising among life scientists on the dual-use aspects of scientists research, and consequently among peace and conflict resolution specialists.
Course Details
Learning Outcome
1. Knowledge & Understanding
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Review and appraise ethical theories and methods relevant to dual-use
- Recognise and discuss ways in which the application of ethics methodologies resolves or leaves unresolved ethical questions relating to dual-use issues
2. Discipline Skills
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Organise and synthesise ideas and questions relevant to assessing ethical dilemmas in specific dual-use issues affecting humans, animals and plants
- Integrate dual-use biosecurity issues and concerns into your training
3. Personal Transferable Skills
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:
- Evaluate and integrate data from a variety of sources and express these ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
- Communicate effectively in an online environment with your colleagues and students using a range of media
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues on group tasks and assessments
- Support the learning of colleagues through peer reviews and assessments
- Make effective use of communication and information technologies
Teaching Strategy
This course is taught online. Subject to availability, the course utilises an online distance learning virtual learning platform which offers vitual online face-to-face contact (video and/or audio) lectures and seminars with the course lecturers. You will participate in lectures, seminars, and discussion groups which all take place on-line. As well as participation in a vibrant academic (social-network) web-group where interaction on course-work-related topics between tutors, moderators and students takes places, you will be expected to undertake independent reading and research.
Assessment Strategy
You will benefit from a supportive and interactive on-line web-based learning community. You will work both independently and in online groups to produce a course work assignment.
Study Hours:
Online Lectures: 7.5 Hours
Directed Study: 42.5 Hours
Total: 50 Hours
Coursework / Groupwork: 100 %
This will entail one assignment of 2000 words.
Assessment will be in the form of indicative written constructive feedback.
How to Apply
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We accept applications throughout the year.Apply to
Dr. Simon Whitby: s.whitby@bradford.ac.uk
Support and Study
The following resource will be provided for students
1. Module Handbook
2. Course Manual
Students are expected to provide the following
Those who wish to participate in this module must have computer access to the internet.* An ISDN connection is preferable. (Those with dial-up connections may experience difficulty engaging with Module Resources such as Video and Audio transmissions.)
Students are expected to provide their own:
- Webcam and
- Headset with microphone
*The course is supported by the University of Bradford's Virtual Learning Environment where course material is located and distributed, and assignments are submitted. Related online networking e-platforms are utilised for communication with the course moderators and for communication amongst participants who will be required to conduct online groupwork. The University of Bradford cannot take responsibility for unforeseen network and/or computer disruptions, interuptions or failure. Local computer hardware and software and network problems and failures are entirely the responsiblity of course participants.
Contact Hours
8:00 - 16:00 GMTContact Pattern
Dr Simon Whitby: s.whitby@bradford.ac.uk
Study Hours
Online Lectures: 7.5 Hours
Directed Study: 42.5 Hours
Total: 50 Hours
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