Bioethics: Frameworks and Applications
JUNE 22, 2026 — AUGUST 13, 2026
BIO128S
Details:
Time: T, R 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Units: 3
Class Number: 11454
Interest Area: Natural Sciences
Instructor: David Armenta
Population: High School, Undergraduate, Graduate
Interest Area: Natural Sciences
Course Format & Length: In Person, 8 Weeks
Cross Listing: -
Grading Basis: Letter or Credit/No Credit
Description:
This course will explore the ethical and social issues that arise in medicine and biology. We will discuss a range of topics, starting with predominant ethical theories and frameworks and moving to medical and research ethics, genetic modification, end-of-life care, public health and policy, and finally, potential future issues and directions in bioethics. From this course, students will learn to analyze and apply ethical theories and frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and principlism to real-world and hypothetical scenarios.
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