Ethics and Decision-Making

A.Y. 2026/2027
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
M-PSI/01
Language
English
Learning objectives
Students will learn to master the role of genomic and epigenomic mechanisms in cellular homeostasis and disease; understand the scientific context of genomics and epigenomics technologies (including the types of questions they can address); design and execute state-of-the-art genomics and epigenomics analyses; understand the technological potential and limitations of genomics and epigenomics approaches; design genomics and epigenomics experiments based on specific medical or biological questions; carry out troubleshooting and development of genomics and epigenomics analyses; interpret and report results from various genomics and epigenomics technologies (data analyses); and understand the medical potential of epigenomic analyses in terms of diagnosis, patient stratification, and medical research.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in genomics and epigenomics analyses related to fundamental research and clinical applications. Key competencies will include the ability to design experiments, manage workflows, analyze and interpret data, and develop new strategies for advancing research and experimental approaches in genomics and epigenomics.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Course syllabus
The main goal of this course is to provide multidisciplinary knowledge and skills in ethical theory and reasoning, professional ethics, decision-making process from different stakeholders' perspectives.
The students will learn the main ethical theories and their application in the biomedical domain, especially in the three subdomains of: clinical ethics, research ethics, public health ethics.
Furthermore, students will learn the main theories describing the cognitive processes underlying decision making in the omics domain and the associated frequent fallacies.
Finally, students will be trained to apply theoretical concepts using case studies.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
Lectures will be accompanied by practical, group work and time for reflection and collective discussion.
Teaching Resources
Learning material will be indicated at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam, with some working groups which will be evaluated to be carried out during the course.
M-PSI/01 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours
Shifts:
Turno
Professors: Oliveri Serena, Sanchini Virginia