PHIL-202 Bioethics
This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of bioethics, exploring the moral dimensions of health, medicine, and biotechnology. Drawing on philosophy, theology, law, and the social sciences, students will examine foundational principles, theories, and methods of ethical reasoning as they apply to contemporary issues in health care and research. The course provides a framework for analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas in clinical decision-making, patient care, public health, and emerging biomedical technologies. Topics include cultural competency and justice in health care delivery, reproductive ethics, end-of-life decision-making, human subject research, and the implications of biotechnology and artificial intelligence in medicine. Through case studies and critical reflection, students will develop skills in ethical analysis, dialogue, and decision-making that emphasize respect for human dignity and the common good.