Summer Bioethics Program in Korea

About

This Summer Bioethics Program is offered as a joint class with Hannam University, Daejeon, Korea.

Rogers State University established the first international sister institute relationship with Hannam University in November 2008.

Korean students from Hannam University and RSU students will work together for three weeks to experience a unique learning environment which mingles culture and language, as well as knowledge.

We will be working closely with ‘Korean Study Summer Program’ which is held at Hannam University at the same period to enhance the Korea experience.

Students will participate in selected lecture classes and activities with no or minimal cost. Rrefer to the course syllabus or contact instructors for more information.

Program Details

• June 22 - July 12, 2009 (3 weeks) (leaves on June 20 and comes back on July 13)
• 3 credit hours
• 10 students maximum
• Expenses: $3,000 (tuition, airfare, room and board)
• Stay in the dorm of the university
• Mixed class - Class will be joined by Korean students (10 students), ‘buddy’ program
• Field trips to the places relevant to the discussion topics including research institutions, pollution site, and nature reserves
• Cultural experiences – guided by Korean Studies Summer Program of Hannam university
• Discussion topics are
  • Research ethics - research subjects-human, animal
  • Stem cell research
  • Life and Death
    • Artificial Reproductive techniques, contraception
    • Euthanasia
    • Abortion
    • Use of life supporting equipment
• Creation and evolution
• Genetic testing
• Gene therapy
• Environmental issues
  • Pollution
  • Resources
  • Green energy