Contemporary Issues in Biomedical Ethics

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMT6952HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMT3952HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Application of critical thinking to contemporary issues in biomedical ethics including: issues pertaining to the creation of life (e.g., IV fertilization, reproductive technology, surrogacy, stem cell research), the preservation of life (e.g., right to care, refusal of care, micro & macroallocation of limited resources, informed choice), and the end of life (e.g., euthanasia, allowing to die, elder neglect).

Schedule Tue
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Minimum Enrolment 6
Maximum Enrolment 20
Enrolment Notes

(Max. AD 10, BD 10; Min. AD 3, BD 3)

Teaching Method
Lectures
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2011
Currently Offered Winter 2012