PHIL 280
Biomedical Ethics (PHIL 280)
Biomedical Ethics
| Credits | Contact Hours |
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| 4.0 | 4.0 |
Course Description
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115 or satisfactory test score, concurrent enrollment allowed. Bioethics is the philosophical study of the ethical controversies brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, philosophy and theology. This course explores ethical issues arising in medicine, nursing and other health care professions. Issues include truth-telling and confidentiality, informed consent, fetal versus maternal rights, euthanasia, the treatment of AIDS, genetic testing and engineering, scarce medical resources and social health care policy. [Semesters Offered: Variable]
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The information shown below is a guide to provide a general idea of course availability and is not meant to be used to plan your full schedule. Information may vary slightly from what is listed. For full course details please use the more robust course search in SMC Wired or consult an academic advisor.