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Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues (240Q): This seminar will discuss issues around human reproduction in the years to come. We will talk about abortion in light of the Dobbs case, and the problems of when life or rights begin, eugenics, embryo selection, embryo editing (also known as "designer babies"), skin-cell derived eggs and sperm, the (long term) prospects for artificial uteruses, and maybe more. An underlying theme will be how "we" -- a culture, as a legal system, as legal systems -- decide what should and shouldn't be done. Class meets 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 14. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation.

Sections

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues | LAW 240Q Section 01 Class #31892

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Notes: Class meets 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 14. Meeting location TBA by instructor.

  • 2023-2024 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues (240Q): This seminar will discuss issues around human reproduction in the 20th and 21st centuries. We will talk about abortion "including the Dobbs case," and the problems of when life or rights begin, eugenics, embryo selection, and embryo editing (also known as "designer babies"). An underlying theme will be how "we" -- a culture, as a legal system, as legal systems -- decide what should and shouldn't be done. Class meets 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Sept. 20, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Nov. 1.

Sections

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues | LAW 240Q Section 01 Class #32645

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Notes: Class meets 6:30 PM-8:30 PM on Sept. 20, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Nov. 1. Meeting location TBA by instructor.

  • 2022-2023 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues (240Q): This group will discuss issues around human reproduction in the 20th and 21st centuries. We will talk about abortion and the problems of when life or rights begin, eugenics, embryo selection, and embryo editing (also known as "designer babies"). An underlying theme will be how "we" -- a culture, as a legal system, as legal systems -- decide what should and shouldn't be done. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation. The seminar will meet four times during the Fall quarter. Class meets 7:00-9:00pm, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9.

Sections

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues | LAW 240Q Section 01 Class #42769

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2021-2022 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Notes: Class meets 7:00-9:00pm, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9.

  • 2021-2022 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
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