Bioethics

STSO-4250

This course involves a philosophical analysis of some of the basic moral issues raised by recent and anticipated developments in the areas of biology and medicine. The general question "What are moral problems, and how does one resolve them?" is examined in the context of concrete cases involving issues such as abortion, euthanasia, organ transplants, experimentation on human patients, cloning, genetic engineering, and behavior control and modification. Â

4 credits Communication Intensive PDII Option for Engr Majors
Cross-listed with:
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2023
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 13/30
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 0/25
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 0/25
2022
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 18/25
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 9/25
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 19/25
2021
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 18/50
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 24/50
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 17/13
2020
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Cynthia Theresa Cook
Seats Taken: 5/7
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 21/35
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 28/0
2019
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Cynthia Theresa Cook
Seats Taken: 8/10
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Susan Lynn Smith
Seats Taken: 6/35
2018
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Cynthia Theresa Cook
Seats Taken: 13/25
2017
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Cynthia Theresa Cook
Seats Taken: 15/19
2016
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Nancy D. Campbell
Seats Taken: 9/9
2015
2014
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Nancy D. Campbell
Seats Taken: 18/19
2013
2012
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Nancy D. Campbell
Seats Taken: 7/9
2011
Bioethics (4c) [CI] [PDII]
  • Nancy D. Campbell
Seats Taken: 12/25
2010
2009
2008
2007