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Module Title
LM Bioethics
School
Phil, Theology and Religion
Department
Philosophy
Module Code
09 27121
Module Lead
Jonathan Parry
Level
Masters Level
Credits
20
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
Bioethics is the study of ethical issues surrounding life and death, especially those involved in biology, health care, research, and the beginning and end of life. This course introduces students to the key debates surrounding a number of theoretical and practical issues in bioethics, including but not limited to those that are transnational in nature. Possible topics covered include: abortion, euthanasia, intellectual property, enhancement, commodification, resource allocation and rationing, and infectious disease control.
By the end of the course, students should be familiar with major ethical theories and their application to specific issues in bioethics; be able to identify, explicate, and evaluate arguments related to bioethical problems; be able to think and write clearly about the normative issues involved in the beginning and end of life; and be able to morally evaluate the potential changes to human life that new technologies provide.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Show familiarity with major ethical theories and their application in practical contexts.
bring an ethical framework to bear on issues in bioethics.
Present their own bioethical arguments effectively in a sustained piece of writing.
Assessment
27121-04 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: 4000 word essay (100%) or 2x 2000 word essays (50% each).
