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700.604.01
Methods in Bioethics

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Berman Institute (Bioethics)
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Wednesday, 1:30 - 4:20pm
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
Description
Introduces some of the main methods used in bioethics research, scholarship and practice, including conceptual and empirical methods. Describes the strengths and weaknesses of these methods in addressing bioethical questions or problems. Illustrates each method with contemporary topical examples. In addition, discusses one cross-cutting example of an issue addressed by all of these methods.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe methods commonly used in bioethics research, scholarship and practice
  2. Select an appropriate method for approaching particular bioethics research questions
  3. Appraise the benefits of addressing a bioethics issue using different methods
  4. Understand what constitutes rigor in bioethics scholarship
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 10% Quizzes
  • 70% Critical Responses (10% each for 7 weeks)
Enrollment Restriction
Enrollment priority given to MBE students
Special Comments

Course meets in Deering Hall; LLC Room