This course introduces the foundations of Bioethics to the students taking this course.
In recent years, with the breakthrough of the technology, we have learned to control the human body to some extent. But is it good ethically for human being to use some technologies, because they are technically possible? We will have to reflect on ourselves and to re-examine our framework of values reasonably. For that purpose, we have to be keenly aware of our own biased point of view and begin by trying to recognize the diversity of values in the world.
In recent years, with the breakthrough of the technology, we have learned to control the human body to some extent. But is it good ethically for human being to use some technologies, because they are technically possible? We will have to reflect on ourselves and to re-examine our framework of values reasonably. For that purpose, we have to be keenly aware of our own biased point of view and begin by trying to recognize the diversity of values in the world.
This course deals with the basic concepts and principles of bioethics. It also enhances the development of students’ skill
in making ethical decision about bio-medical issues.
- Obtain basic knowledge about bioethical issues and understand their controversial problems accurately.
- Understand basic theories and concepts of Bioethics (and Ethics and Moral Philosophy).
- Analyze bioethical issues from several point of view.
- Judge the ethical problem using ethical principles, taking its situation into consideration.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction: Why is Bioethics necessary? | Read the text chap.1. | 150minutes |
| 2. | Informed Consent | Read the text chap.3. | 150minutes |
| 3. | Bioethical issues (1) Brain Death and Organ Transplant part 1. | Read the text chap.4 | 150minutes |
| 4. | Bioethical issues (1) Brain Death and Organ Transplant part 2. | Read the text chap.4 | 150minutes |
| 5. | Mid-term examination (1) Bioethical issues (2) Assisted Reproductive Technology part 1. |
Review the lecture 1-4 | 240minutes |
| Read the text chap.5. | 150minutes | ||
| 6. | Bioethical issues (2) Assisted Reproductive Technology part 2. | Read the text chap.5. | 150minutes |
| 7. | Bioethical issues (3) Surrogate Mother | Read the text chap.6. | 150minutes |
| 8. | Bioethical issues (4) Prenatal Diagnosis | Read the text chap.7. | 150minutes |
| 9. | Mid-term examination (2) Bioethical issues (5) Abortion |
Review the lecture 5-8 | 240minutes |
| Read the text chap.8. | 150minutes | ||
| 10. | Bioethical issues (6) Regenerative Medicine part1. | Read the text chap.10 | 150minutes |
| 11. | Bioethical issues (6) Regenerative Medicine part2. | Read the text chap.10. | 150minutes |
| 12. | Bioethical issues (7) Euthanasia | Read the text chap.11. | 150minutes |
| 13. | 13. Bioethical issues (8)Problems concerning the Gene Manipulation | Read the text chap.12. | 150minutes |
| 14. | Final examination For the future of Bioethics |
Review the lecture 9-13 | 240minutes |
| Read the text postscript. | 150minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2820minutes |
| 中間試験(1) | 中間試験(2) | 期末試験 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 15% | 15% | 40% |
| 2. | 5% | 5% | 10% | 20% |
| 3. | 10% | 15% | 15% | 40% |
| Total. | 25% | 35% | 40% | - |
Your final grade will be calculated according to the following process:
Mid-term examination (1) (25%), mid-term examination (2) (35%), and final examination (40%).
Attendance more than two-thirds is compulsory.
Mid-term examination (1) (25%), mid-term examination (2) (35%), and final examination (40%).
Attendance more than two-thirds is compulsory.
- Lunch break on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
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