PHIL 1350 - Medical Ethics
3 Credits
This course introduces students to basic issues in medical ethics. Emphasis will be placed on the process of considering ethical theory, ethical principles, and laws in the analysis of specific cases. This course will be of special interest to students in health-related programs though students in any program will find the study of medical ethics worthwhile.
Major Content Areas
Feminism Ethics committees Contemporary ethical dilemmas Utilitarianism Deontology End-of-life dilemmas Ethical Relativism Legal aspects of healthcare
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to consider points of view different from one’s own. Conduct research in medical ethics. Analyze and criticize ethical theories. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary ethical dilemmas related to healthcare. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical theories. Use the writing process. Apply ethical theories to real world situations.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
09 - Ethical/Civic Resp 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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