College | University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology |
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Course Code | SMT3952HS |
Semester | Second Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
Using contemporary articles from Christian ethics and Magisterial teachings, the biological and medical sciences, and philosophical ethics, the course will develop and apply critical thinking and ethical methods to contemporary issues in biomedical ethics including: issues pertaining to the creation of life (e.g., IV fertilization, reproductive technologies), the preservation of life (e.g., right to care, refusal of care, micro & macroallocation of limited resources, stem cell research), and the end of life (e.g., euthanasia, allowing to die, elder neglect). |
Schedule | Thu |
Start Time | 17:00 |
End Time | 19:00 |
Hours Per Week | 2 |
Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
Maximum Enrolment | 25 |
Additional Notes | Additional Evaluation: response paper, integration paper |
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Previously Offered | Fall 2018 |
Currently Offered | Winter 2022 |