This course introduces students to basic issues in medical ethics. Emphasis will be placed on the process of considering ethical theory, ethical principles, and laws in the analysis of specific cases. This course will be of special interest to students in health-related programs though students in any program will find the study of medical ethics worthwhile. Suggested Accuplacer reading cut score over 78 and completion of ENGL 1150: Composition I. Meets MnTC Goal 6 and Goal 9.
Course Effective Dates: 8/24/09 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
Contemporary ethical dilemmas
Deontology
End-of-life dilemmas
Ethical Relativism
Ethics committees
Feminism
Legal aspects of healthcare
Utilitarianism
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical theories.
Apply ethical theories to real world situations.
Analyze and criticize ethical theories.
Use the writing process.
Conduct research in medical ethics.
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary ethical dilemmas related to healthcare.
Demonstrate the ability to consider points of view different from one's own.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies Goal 06 — Humanities/Fine Arts
Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities.
Goal 09 — Ethical/Civic Resp
Examine, articulate, and apply their own ethical views.
Understand and apply core concepts (e.g. politics, rights and obligations, justice, liberty) to specific issues.
Analyze and reflect on the ethical dimensions of legal, social, and scientific issues.
