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Course Syllabus

PHL344 - Bioethics

Credit Hours: 4

Course Description

This course will examine the applied ethical subspecialty of bioethics, particularly as related to healthcare and human services. By learning about the birth of bioethics and from exposure to primary sources from which bioethical principles and guidelines have originated, students will gain an appreciation of the role of bioethical deliberation in contemporary issues from genetics to public health to end-of-life. Students will become proficient as spokespersons on opposing sides of bioethical issues including the protection of human subjects in research, genetic engineering, abortion, euthanasia, stem cell research, and allocation and distribution of healthcare resources. Review of landmark bioethics cases and legal judgments will enhance students’ understanding of the complexity of society’s response to bioethical dilemmas such as late term abortion and physician assisted suicide.

Course Prerequisites

None

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Assessment of Outcomes

Specified on the course schedule/outline

Grading System
Letter GradeRangeDefinition
A 90-100 Excellent
B 80-89 Above Average
C 70-79 Average
D 60-69 Below Average
F 0-59 Failing
W Withdrawal during weeks 1 - 7
WF Withdrawal failing after week 7
NF Failing – Not actively engaged

For more details about the Grading System, please see the current catalog.

Active Participation

Students must be actively engaged in the course. For a definition of active engagement, please see the current catalog.

Academic Integrity

Cheating and plagiarism are serious offenses against the University’s academic integrity and are consequently strictly prohibited. All students must familiarize themselves with the University policy on Academic Integrity.

Penalties for cheating and plagiarism are described in the University policy on Academic Integrity in the catalog. They include failure of the assignment, failure for the course, or dismissal from the University. For the complete Cheating/Plagiarism policy, please see the current catalog.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have disabilities that may impact their performance in this course should follow the process described under the heading Accommodations for the Disabled in the current catalog.

Discipline (Program) Specific Information

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