PHIL 339 - Biomedical Ethics GE C4

Institution:

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Subject:

Description:

Critical examination of problems in biomedical ethics, proposed solutions to these problems, and the arguments for such solutions. Emphasis on two or more of the following sample problem areas: concepts of health and disease, human experimentation, informed consent, behavior control, genetic intervention, new birth technologies, euthanasia and physicianassisted dying. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231. Philosophy majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.calpoly.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 756-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.