This course aims to develop an understanding of the concept of the Bioeconomy, presenting the current status and trends in the bio-based economy. It examines European Union initiatives for the development of Biotechnology and consequently the Bioeconomy, and analyzes Biosafety issues that arise on the path toward a “Bioeconomy-Driven Society.” The purpose of the Biosafety component is to study methods for detecting, assessing, and controlling safety risks related to food, the environment, and agricultural-livestock units, using examples such as genetically modified foods, cloning issues, genomic research, and gene manipulation. Topics related to ethical decision-making in research within Agricultural Bioethics are also discussed.
Students will learn about the concept and development of the Bioeconomy, EU strategies in biotechnology, biosafety principles, and bioethics in agricultural research. They will understand how to identify and manage biological risks, assess ethical issues in modern biotechnology, and evaluate sustainability trends. Students will practice decision-making in bioethical scenarios, engage in debates, work collaboratively, and conduct independent research on course-related topics.
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