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Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century

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Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century (240Q): This group will discuss human reproduction in the remaining three quarters of the 21st century, with a glance back at its first quarter and at the 20th. We will talk about ethical, legal, and social issues arising from abortion, the moral and legal status of human embryos and fetuses, eugenics, embryo selection, embryo editing, ectogenesis, "depopulation," and more. An underlying theme will be how "we" -- as a culture, as a legal system, as legal systems, and as individuals -- decide what should and shouldn't be done. Elements used in grading: Full attendance, reading of assigned materials, and active participation. Class meets: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM on Sept. 28, Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov 9.

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Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century | LAW 240Q Section 01 Class #28358

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • Enrollment Limitations: Consent 12
    • 1L: Mandatory (First-Year Required Course)
  • Learning Outcomes Addressed:
    • LO1 - Substantive and Procedural Law
    • LO2 - Legal Analysis and Reasoning
    • LO7 - Professional Skills

Past Offerings

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues (240Q): This group will discuss human reproduction in the remaining three quarters of the 21st century, with a glance back at its first quarter and at the 20th. We will talk about ethical, legal, and social issues arising from abortion, the moral and legal status of human embryos and fetuses, eugenics, embryo selection, embryo editing, ectogenesis, "depopulation," and more. An underlying theme will be how "we" -- as a culture, as a legal system, as legal systems, and as individuals -- decide what should and shouldn't be done. 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 #30460

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2025-2026 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

  • 2025-2026 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, embryo editing (also known as designer babies), and ectogenesis (making babies outside of a body). 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.

Sections

Discussion (1L): Human Reproduction in the 21st Century: Legal and Ethical Issues | LAW 240Q Section 01 Class #31659

  • 1 Units
  • Grading: Law Mandatory P/R/F
  • 2024-2025 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: Meeting location TBA by instructor.

  • 2024-2025 Autumn
    Schedule No Longer Available
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