SOC 476
Sociology of Bioethics
This course examines the following topics: social sources of morality; organization of professions; politics of science, medicine, and biotechnology; interface between law and ethics; place of religion in pluralist societies; sociology of science; and social uses of bioethics.
Topics
- social sources of morality
- organization of professions
- politics of science
- medicine
- and biotechnology
- interface between law and ethics
- place of religion in pluralist societies
- sociology of science
- and social uses of bioethics
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
One introductory course in sociology. (3). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027