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SYLLABUS
Biomedical Ethics, basic course, 7,5 ECTS Credits
 
COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Applied Ethics - TEE
SUBJECT AREA   Applied Ethics - TEE
  COURSE CODE   721G12
AIM OF THE COURSE
After completion of the course, students should on a basic level be able to
- demonstrate basic knowledge in ethics by studying issues in biomedical ethics,
- demonstrate basic knowledge of concepts, theories, and problems within the field of biomedical ethics,
- analyse problems in biomedical ethics,
- argue for a standpoint of their own regarding a few issues in biomedical ethics,
- demonstrate an open and critical attitude to positions and arguments in biomedical ethics.
CONTENTS
Biomedical ethics is the study of ethical problems raised by biomedicine. Important areas are biomedical research ethics and clinical ethics. The course focuses on problems related to, e.g., assisted reproduction, genetic testing, clinical encounters, end-of-life situations, resource allocation in health care, and animal experimentation. Cases as well as theoretical arguments are discussed.
TEACHING
In the course students read and analyse texts, participate in group work, write papers and are actively involved in seminar discussions. In addition, lectures and guest lectures are offered. Work with web resources and visits at workplaces outside the university may also be provided. Homework and independent study are a necessary complement to the course. Language of instruction: English.
EXAMINATION
The course is examined by oral presentations and writing a paper. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of full-time undergraduate studies. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6: internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90+TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.
GRADING
The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F
CERTIFICATE
Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.
COURSE LITERATURE
The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.
OTHER INFORMATION
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
 
Biomedical Ethics, basic course
Biomedical Ethics, basic course
 
Department responsible
for the course or equivalent:
IKK - Department of Culture and Communication
           
Registrar No: 2009-00139   Course Code: 721G12      
    Exam codes: see Local Computer System      
Subject/Subject Area : Applied Ethics - TEE          
           
Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education  
G1X   Basic level     TEE   SA  
The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2009-11-20
Latest revision 2015-05-12