Science, Technology and Law
Cochin University of Science and Technology · LL.B. Semester 5 · 20-271-0509
Unit I — Science and Social Conflicts
Impact of science on society · Scientific Advancement and Traditional Values–Role of law in balancing conflict between science and customary values · rule of social acceptance of norms.
Unit II — Ethics and scientific research
Scientific research and its social implications · science and ethics-human and animal research · ethical and legal concerns · privacy, autonomy, self-determination and other human rights in scientific research.
Unit III — Scientific Advancements and Law
Science and problem of human civilization-application of scientific knowledge environmental hazards–Nuclear disaster-impact of scientific developments on environment · Law's response · State liability · limitations by Law.
Unit IV — Biotechnology and Law
Problems raised by developments in biological sciences–knowledge in genetics and its social · regulation on research over human body materials · human body as property · implications · ethical problems in human genetics · judicial responses · patenting living organisms.
Unit V — Newer Technologies and the Law
Replacing human intelligence by artificial intelligence · legal and ethical challenges · artificial intelligence in healthcare settings · doctor-patient relationship · impact on socialization process and limitations · national and international legal measures · block chains.