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
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.
