College | Regis College |
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Course Code | RGT2911HF |
Semester | First Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
Using a case-based approach, and a combination of lectures and dircted discussion, this course will explore foundational and current issues in BioethicS in light of catholic tradition and teaching. Topics to inctude: bioathical issues at the beginning of life and end of life; research on human subjects; resource allocation and rationing; bioethics in a global context: principles of biomedical ethics: ethic of care; virtue ethics/Christian virtue ethics. The instructor will present an overview of each week's topic; however, the bulk of the class will be devoted to a discussion of the issue at hand. |
Schedule | Thu |
Start Time | 16:00 |
End Time | 18:00 |
Hours Per Week | 2 |
Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
Maximum Enrolment | 24 |
Additional Notes | Additional Evaluation: Mid-term test and Final Oral Exam |
Teaching Method |
Lectures
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Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Other
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Currently Offered | Fall 2016 |