Bioethics Undergraduate Academic Certificate
Bioethics addresses moral, social, and political issues in the life sciences. The bioethics certificate prepares students for difficult decision-making both as potential producers and consumers of science and medicine. Coursework includes training in basic and more advanced ethics and the structure of scientific research and theory, including the appropriate role of values in science.
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| The Science of Animals that Serve Humanity | ||
| Science of Animal Husbandry | ||
| Organisms and Environments | ||
| Cells and the Evolution of Life | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Society and Natural Resources | ||
| Survey of Health, Fitness, Sport, and Wellbeing | ||
| Introduction to Conservation and Natural Resources | ||
| Society and Natural Resources | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional Ethics | ||
| Ethics in Science | ||
| Environmental Philosophy | ||
| Three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Mind and Madness | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Philosophy of Biology | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate
Students will be able to analyze the ethical dimensions of legal, political, and societal decision-making with respect to biosciences.
Students will be able to analyze ethical dilemmas in the practice of science using philosophical theories and principles.
Students will be able to analyze conceptual and theoretical debates in the biosciences.
Students will be able to critically evaluate core texts and arguments in the field of bioethics.