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INTRODUCTION TO BIOETHICS

MEDHIST 729
Course Description

Opportunity to learn and employ foundational methods and principles of bioethics. Gain an understanding of modes of argument in bioethics and hone the craft of analyzing and constructing ethical arguments, and foreseeing and responding to potential objections.

Prerequisties

Declared in Medicine program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size
11

-2.94% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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