College | University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology |
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Course Code | SMT3952HS
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in SMT6952HS
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Semester | Second Semester |
Section | 0101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
Using contemporary articles from the biological and medical sciences, philosophical ethics, and magisterial teachings, the course will develop and apply critical thinking to contemporary issues in biomedical ethics including: issues pertaining to the creation of life (e.g., IV fertilization, reproductive technologies, 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). Methods: lectures, discussions. Evaluation: response paper, integration paper, class participation. |
Schedule | Tue |
Start Time | 17:00 |
End Time | 19:00 |
Minimum Enrolment | 8 |
Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
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Previously Offered | Winter 2011 |
Currently Offered | Winter 2012 |