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.
Pre-Requisites | Currently Offered | Next Scheduled | Previously Offered | Scheduling Information |
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Fall 2016 |
Start Time: 16:00 End Time: 18:00 Hours per Week: 2 Schedule: Thu |