MR 340 - Contemporary Issues in Bioethics

Module Level

8 (Undergraduate)

Time Allowance

Lectures 12 hours Tutorials 2 hours Assignment 10 hours Private study time 24 hours

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 20 % End of semester examination: 80 %

Module Aims

To introduce students to the approach and content of the Catholic moral tradition in the area of bioethics.

Indicative Syllabus

The fundamental principles of bioethics

A Christian theological approach to issues in bioethics

Reproductive Technologies, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research and use

Donum Vitae, Evangelium Vitae, Dignitas Personae

Learning Outcomes

— Have a good knowledge of the central principles of bioethics
— Be aware of the international debate on developments in medicine and biotechnologies
— Have a clear understanding of the approach and conclusions of the Catholic moral tradition in the area of bioethics