Environmental Science Major - Bioethics Extension

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 specialization illuminating.

Required Courses for Environmental Science Major - Bioethics Extension

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

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

Elective Courses for Environmental Science Major - Bioethics Extension

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

BIO 330 - PII Ecology Credits: 3
BIO 330L - Ecology Laboratory Credits / Units: 1
BIO 377 - PII Conservation Biology Credits: 3
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