BIO 355 - Bioethics

Credit Hours: 3
A basic introduction to theories in ethics and their application to ethical dilemmas in health care and the biomedical sciences. Topics include moral reasoning, patient autonomy, confidentiality, reproductive technologies and genetics, euthanasia, and allocation of limited healthcare resources. This course is designed to give students the tools to successfully navigate the varied ethical dilemmas which are becoming more prevalent in modern healthcare.