BIOL 155 - Introduction to Bioethics

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Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: BIOL 122 or BIOL 135 or equivalent, or permission of the assistant dean This course is an introductory course in ethics with an emphasis on the ethical content raised by the discipline of biology. The student will examine the major ethical theories, including deontology, act utilitarianism, rule utilitarianism, along with select others. Study of the theories will enable the analysis of case studies involving such issues as human populations problems, reproductive technologies, genetic engineering of humans and other organisms, stem cells and their use, beginning/ending of life, the human genome project, environmental impact of humans, cloning, medical and non-medical genetic interventions, and biological ethics. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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