| Syllabus: GBIO 2720: Bioethics
& the Human Experience
3 Semester Hours
Spring 2012
MWF, 1:00-1:50 p.m.
ENS 207
Course Instructors:
Dennis M. Sullivan, MD
ENS 279 – phone ext. 7573
Hours: 1-3 p.m. daily
E-mail: sullivan@cedarville.edu
Mrs. Jessicah Zehring
ENS 230A – phone ext. 7487
Hours: 2-4 p.m. daily
E-mail: jrzehring@cedarville.edu
Course Description:
An integrative survey of bioethics, emphasizing human personhood, human sexuality and reproduction, end-of-life issues, and biomedical decision making.
Course Objectives - Students will be able to:
- Analyze the key theological, philosophical, and scientific approaches to human personhood.
- Critique the basic principles of ethical theory from philosophical and historical perspectives.
- Evaluate key issues in current bioethical discourse from a Judeo-Christian perspective.
- Effectively integrate ethical theory, personhood concepts, and contemporary biomedical controversies into oral presentations.
- Develop written communication skills through investigative projects and case study analysis.
Required Textbooks:
- The Holy Bible (version of your choice)
- Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics (2nd Ed.), by Steve Wilkins (IVP) 2011.
- Additional Reading: sources available on-line (see schedule).
Course Content:
- Required readings (Obj. #1, 2, 3)
- Lecture and Discussion (Obj. #1, 2, 3)
- Case Study Presentations (Obj. #4)
- Written term papers (Obj. # 5)
Evaluations:
- 4 Mid-Term Exams (final not comprehensive)
- Short Reaction Papers (every two weeks, see schedule for topics)
- Team Case Study Presentations (twice during the semester)
- Final Term Paper
Grading Breakdown:
- 3 reaction papers @5 points ......... 15
- 4 exams @10 points ..................... 40
- 2 team presentations @10 points ... 20
- 1 final term paper .......................... 25
(Total points = 100)
Note:
- Attendance in all classes is strongly recommended. Although I will not take attendance, the student is responsible for any content missed.
- Exam keys will be available in my office for one week after each
exam.
- Reading assignments should be completed immediately before the related
classroom lecture.
- This Web site contains many of the reading assignments
and resources required for this course(on-line threaded discussion,
Web links, writing guide, etc.). Some resources are on reserve at the front desk of the library.
- Please review my policies on exams, grading, disabilities, and academic honesty -- see Policies
on this Web site.
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