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700.602.01
Hot Topics in Bioethics

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Berman Institute (Bioethics)
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM 2017-18 dates - September 11, October 16, November 27, December 11, January 22, February 12, March 5 and May 7
Tuesday, 3:30 - 6:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

700.603 Introduction to Ethical Theory

Description
Offers a continuation of the exploration of ethical theory and its use in bioethics begun in "Introduction to Ethical Theory". Utilizes the conceptual and methodological tools from "Ethical Theory" in analyzing topics and cases currently being discussed in bioethics. Although topics change from year to year, common themes include: discussion of legal changes concerning end of life; the ethics of new reproductive technologies; ethical challenges concerning genome-editing technologies; and global ethical challenges such as climate change and resource allocation.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Articulate various positions on bioethical issues
  2. Identify moral concepts in important bioethics cases
  3. Analyze bioethics arguments for validity and soundness
  4. Apply ethical theories, principles, and concepts to bioethical problems
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 30% Presentation(s)
  • 50% Final Paper
Enrollment Restriction
Enrollment priority given to MBE students
Special Comments

Course meets in Deering Hall; LLC Room