EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
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PHIL233 COURSE LEVEL Undergraduate
Biomedical Ethics
University Elective
Dr. Mehmet M. Erginel,
Office: AS 317
Office Hours: Tues. 14:30-15:20, Wed. 15:30-16:20, Thurs. 14:30-15:20
Email: mehmet.erginel@emu.edu.tr
ECTS VALUE
3
6
None
None
One Semester
Website:
http://brahms.emu.edu.tr/merginel/
WEB LINK
Facebook for my students: http://www.facebook.com/phil.emu
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
The aim of this course is to introduce students to ethical controversies arising in the fields of biology and
medicine. The course is designed to enable students to think critically and about both traditional and
contemporary issues such as euthanasia, abortion, stem cell research, cloning, and research on animals. In this
course, we will examine various ethical theories and principles and apply them to such controversial biomedical
issues. Students will be encouraged to develop and defend their own views.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
This semester we will be surveying the main themes and views in biomedical ethics.
GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES (COMPETENCES)
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed knowledge and understanding of:
- What biomedical ethics is about, some of the main issues in biomedical ethics
- Some of the main views on the issues in biomedical ethics that are discussed
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their skills in:
- critical thinking, by showing that they can respond critically to issues, form and articulate opinions as well
as justify them in both the written and spoken medium.
- constructing clear and coherent arguments for the views they wish to defend.
On successful completion of this course, all students will have developed their appreciation of and respect for
values and attitudes regarding the issues of:
- academic honesty, including such issues as formatting, referencing, plagiarism and research ethics.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER COURSES
This course is meant to provide the students with philosophical and theoretical tools that can be applied in their
other courses as well. This training in biomedical ethics will allow especially students in the medical disciplines
to view the materials covered in their other courses and their professional applications in an ethically informed
way.
LEARNING / TEACHING METHOD
This course will be conducted primarily through a combination of lectures and classroom discussion. Students
will also be expected to engage in self-directed learning through homework requiring research.
ASSIGNMENTS
Homework/projects requiring research.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Homework/Papers: 10%
Quiz: 20%
Midterm: 30%
Final: 40%
There will also be 5 points of extra credit for classroom participation.
ATTENDANCE
According to EMU Regulations for Education, Examinations, and Success, students who fail to meet the required
level of attendance (i.e., 80% of classes) and/or do not fulfill the requirements for the evaluation of the course
are given the “NG” grade by the course Instructor. For further information please refer to EMU Rules and
Regulations http://mevzuat.emu.edu.tr/.
TEXTBOOK/S
Beauchamp, T., Childress, J. 2013. Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 7th edition. Oxford University Press.
INDICATIVE BASIC READING LIST
NONE
EXTENDED READING LIST
Extra readings may be assigned during the semester.
SEMESTER OFFERED
Fall 2013
CONTENT & SCHEDULE
Lectures will be held at the following hours:
Group 01: Tues. 10:30-13:30
The lecture topics within the semester are as in the following schedule:
WEEK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9-10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
DATE
Oct. 1
Oct. 8
Oct. 15
Oct. 22
Oct. 29
Nov. 5
Nov. 12
Nov. 18
Nov. 23-Dec. 4
Dec. 10
Dec. 17
Dec. 24
Dec. 31
Jan. 7
Jan. 14
Jan. 20-29
TOPICS
Introduction and orientation
Moral Norms
Holiday
Moral Norms/Moral Character
Holiday
Moral Character/Moral Status
Moral Status
ICS-1 (No PHIL233)
Midterm Exam
Respect for Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
Professional-Patient Relationships
Professional-Patient Relationships
Final Exam Period
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty refers to any form of misrepresentation of student abilities, including, but not limited to,
cheating on exams, plagiarism, and submitting work that has been composed, translated and/or substantially
edited by someone else. Please refer to the Eastern Mediterranean University web site for a complete
description of the Regulations for Student Discipline (http://mevzuat.emu.edu.tr/).
MAKE-UP POLICY
Within a few days after the final exam there will be a make-up exam, for people who missed either the midterm
exam or the final exam with legitimate and documented excuses. In order to be able to take the cumulative
make-up exam, valid documentation should be provided to the Psychology Department Administration within 3
days of the scheduled exam that is missed. It is students’ responsibility to check with the Psychology department
for the make-up schedule.
ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES
No extensions will be granted on assignment deadlines. Late work will not be accepted.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Students must come to class on time – coming in late is disruptive and will not be tolerated. All requests for
grade re-evaluations on exams, quizzes and class assignments must be made within three days of grade
notification. There are no re-evaluations of previous work (i.e., exams, quizzes or class assignments) after final
point calculations are posted at the end of the semester. Final grades are assigned solely based on points
earned during the semester. Please make sure to read the complete set of classroom policies described in the
Departmental Catalogue on the Psychology Departmental Website: http://brahms.emu.edu.tr/psychology