Bioethics (269-0-20)

Instructors

Lendell Chad Horne

Meeting Info

Lutkin Hall: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is an analysis of ethical and political issues related to health and health care. Topics to be considered include human research, abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, and public health ethics. We will devote special attention to ethical issues arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learning Objectives

Participation in this course will help you: (1) Understand the core principles of contemporary bioethics, and how these principles sometimes conflict in clinical and research contexts. (2) Gain a broader awareness of ethical problems related to biotechnology. (3) Acquire proficiency in recognizing, reconstructing, and critically evaluating moral and political arguments. (4) Develop and defend your own answers to important bioethical questions.

Evaluation Method

Essay; Video Presentation; Written Final Exam; Participation in Discussion Section

Class Materials (Required)

Lewis Vaughn (ed.), Bioethics: Principles, Issues, and Cases, 5th edition (Oxford Univ. Press 2022), ISBN 13 978-0197609026.

The 3rd or 4th editions of this textbook are also acceptable and can usually be found at lower cost than the latest 5th edition.

Class Notes

Final exam-Take home

Class Attributes

Ethics & Values Distro Area
SDG No Poverty
SDG Reduced Inequality
SDG Peace & Justice
SDG Good Health and Well-being
SDG Gender Equality
SDG Innovation & Infrastructure

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 4-410: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 3-410: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-325: Fri 3:00PM - 3:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Tues 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Tues 5:00PM - 5:50PM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-319: Tues 4:00PM - 4:50PM