Research and technologies emerging from the life sciences bring beneficial aspects to our society but also unforeseeable risks regarding biosafety and biosecurity. In this course, students learn about the advances in science and technology and their implications for society and international treaties (BWC or CWC) and their social, ethical and legal responsibilities as life scientists.

The lecture provides an introduction to the role of security and military technologies in the formulation and implementation of national and international security policies. The focus is on challenges posed by new and developing technologies, the transformation of military capabilities, and the question of regulation.