PHIL 222 - Bioethics

3 Credit: (3 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical) 3 Contact Hours:

This course covers some of the major ethical theories, principles and approaches that affect life in the 21st Century, with a focus on decision making processes in the biological or health care related fields.
Semesters Offered: every semester

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Delineate various opposing perspectives and philosophies in research ethics

Describe primary ethical theories & principles
Describe research ethics
Compare autonomy and confidentiality

Goal 2: Delineate various opposing perspectives and philosophies in stem cell research and other biotechnology related topics

Describe the ethical implications of stem cell research
Explain the ethical implications of genetic engineering/cloning
Compare various methods of reproductive control

Goal 3: Delineate various opposing perspectives and philosophies in medical resources

Describe the health care system
Explain health care availability and allocation
Explain rights to healthcare treatment
Explain how race & gender affect health care

Goal 4: Delineate various opposing perspectives and philosophies in end of life issues

Describe euthanasia and physician assisted suicide
Explain medical futility
Discuss care of infants with severe neonatal impairments

Goal 5: Present, in oral or written form, a topic describing a bioethical issue

Demonstrate objectivity
Discuss opposing views on selected issue
Utilize credible quality sources