Medical Ethics

Overview

Subject area

PHIL

Catalog Number

140

Course Title

Medical Ethics

Department(s)

Description

A consideration of the ethical implications of modern medical research and practice. Topics include professional versus universal ethics, the rights of patients, genetic engineering, truth and information in medicine, the concept of mental illness; experimentation on human subjects and public health policy.

Typically Offered

Offer as needed

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FIS - Flexible Core - Individual and Society

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008088

Course Schedule