BIO 370

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Bioethics

Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

In-depth lecture and small group discussion of varied bioethical issues. LDS Church positions emphasized when appropriate.

When Taught

Winter

Min

2

Fixed/Max

2

Fixed

1

Fixed

3

Other Prerequisites

Introductory biology course

Title

Philosophical Underpinnings of Bioethics and Bioethical Issues

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the ethical and philosophical underpinnings of bioethics and to develop ethical intuitions on bioethical issues.

Title

Terminology, Vocabulary, and Objectives

Learning Outcome

Students will learn the terminology, vocabulary, and objectives of bioethics.

Title

Bioethical Decisions

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the tools and approaches needed to make a bioethical decision and to communicate that decision in rationally informed way

Title

Bioethical Primary Literature

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the bioethical primary literature, to understand how to read case studies, and familiarity with the major issues being discussed in bioethics today.