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Bioethics

University of Galway - Full Curriculum Program
Galway, Ireland

Dates: 1/5/22 - 5/7/22

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University of Galway - Full Curriculum
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Bioethics

Bioethics Course Overview

OVERVIEW

CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Galway
Location: Galway, Ireland
Primary Subject Area: Philosophy
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PI240
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 2.5
Contact Hours: 36

DESCRIPTION

This course is concerned with contemporary issues in Bioethics. It will introduce a variety of normative ethical theories to provide a foundation for the critical analysis of a range of issues arising from the biological and medical sciences. These are likely to include abortion, euthanasia/physician assisted suicide, disability, genetic modification and resource allocation. It is intended that students will gain knowledge of moral philosophy that equips them to evaluate some of the most pressing dilemmas facing biomedical practice.