PHIL 269-DL
Bioethics
Ethical analysis of a variety of issues such as the human genome project, genetic therapy, cloning and stem cell transplantation, human and animal research, reproductive technologies, and the allocation of resources.
2026 Fall
Topics
- By the end of this course you should be able to: Orally demonstrate ability to resolve ethical dilemmas by utilizing principles based on moral theories. Explain the complexities of the physician/patient relationship. Illustrate the importance of social changes that led to the birth of the field of Bioethics. Develop an argument containing a thesis statement that addresses contentious social and political topics in Bioethics. Distinguish an ethical issue from a legal issue in order to address appropriately the normative dimensions of a problem.
Readings
- All readings will be available in Canvas.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Official class description ↗2026 Fall