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2011-2012 School of Law Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
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LAWS 721 - Bioethics Seminar|Credits: 2/3
This course explores the intersection of law and ethics in the field of medicine. The course will cover in-depth, at least three of the following issues: abortion and other issues of reproductive decision making, the right to die, allocation of health care resources, global HIV/AIDS, universal healthcare, organ transplantation and organ procurement, the identity and role of the patient, the research subject and the consumer of health care technology, rationing of healthcare and similar issues. Students may choose to write one paper of not less than 30 pages to satisfy the paper requirement or may write three smaller papers during the course of the semester. There will be no exam.
Note: Course qualifies as a writing seminar for the graduation writing requirement if the student chooses to write the 30 page paper with the permission of the instructor. Course satisfies the graduation perspective course requirement.
Basis of Grade: Paper of not less than thirty (30) pages or three shorter papers
Form of Grade: Letter Grade
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