At the end of the course, students should be able to:
• demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts and theoretical perspectives in ethics;
• recognize and critically analyze ethical and legal concerns in biology, medicine and public health;
• distinguish ethical questions from scientific and legal questions and from questions of personal preference, custom, or habit;
• develop and use critical thinking skills to analyze information and situations in order to respond and act ethically with regard to scientific research, practice, and technology;
• recognize that while there can usually be several answers or approaches to an ethical and legal questions, it is important to present a strong, well-reasoned argument for one’s position. And then to develop the ability to justify an ethical position;
• enhance respectful dialogue among individuals with diverse perspectives.

At the end of the course, students should have also the theoretical competences that will allow them to assess ethical and legal reasoning in complex situations and decision making in professional and research practice.