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    Mar 08, 2025  
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HUM 2020 - Bioethics


3 cr

This course explores ethical issues and decision-making processes involved in biomedical research and practice as viewed from legal, medical, social, and philosophical perspectives. The student applies philosophical frameworks, theoretical approaches, argument development skills, and critical thinking to address moral questions pertaining to the beginning and end of life; biotechnology and genetic experimentation; justice in healthcare; responsibilities of physicians; environmental health; and other pertinent topics.

May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: ENG 1061  
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This course fulfills the Humanistic Perspective general education requirement.



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