Bioethics - Minor

Bioethics is the study of value judgments relating to human conduct in biological issues including those in human health care. Individuals interested in making informed value judgments based on critical analysis of factual information should find this minor illuminating.

Required Courses for the Bioethics Minor

The following courses (9 credit hours) are required for a Bioethics minor:

BIO 253 - PII Human Genetics Credits: 3
or BIO 310/310L - Genetics/Genetics Lab Credits: 4
RES 233 - PII Ethics in Christianity Credits: 3
or PHL 211 - PII Ethics Credits / Units: 3
RES 335 - PII Biomedical Ethics Credits: 3

Electives Courses for the Bioethics Minor

In addition to the required 9 credit hours, Bioethics minor students select two courses from the following list:

BIO 330 - PII Ecology Credits: 3
BIO 330L - Ecology Laboratory Credits / Units: 1
PHL 211 - PII Ethics Credits: 3
PSY 231 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3
RES 233 - PII Ethics in Christianity Credits: 3
RES 330 - PII Ethics of the Professions Credits: 3
RES 333 - PII Peace and Justice Credits: 3
RES 349 - PII Meaning of Death Credits: 3