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Program Requirements
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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BIOE 690 M.Sc. Thesis Literature Survey (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : A comprehensive literature survey in the general area of the thesis topic, to be completed in the first semester.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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BIOE 691 M.Sc. Thesis Research Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to a thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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BIOE 692 M.Sc. Thesis Research Progress Report (6 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : A status report on the progress in the thesis research.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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BIOE 693 M.Sc. Thesis (12 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Independent work聽under the supervision of the thesis聽advisor(s) leading to a thesis manuscript.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Required Courses (9 credits)
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BIOE 680 Bioethical Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : A survey of some of the main problem areas and common argument forms used in current bioethics. Problem areas include consent, decisions to withhold or withdraw treatment, allocation of scarce resources, research with human subjects and confidentiality. Argument forms include those drawn from diverse ethical theories and traditions.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Ells, Carolyn (Fall)
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BIOE 681 Bioethics Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Four hours per week supervised placement within health care settings (e.g., intensive care, family practice, clinical ethics committees). In addition, students shall be assigned for the last month of the term to a single intensive placement. Participation in rounds, case discussions, and a weekly seminar.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Bereza, Eugene (Winter)
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PHIL 643 Seminar: Medical Ethics (3 credits)
Overview
Philosophy : An advanced course devoted to a particular philosophical problem as it arises in the context of medical practice or the application of medical technology.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Hey, Spencer (Winter)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken PHIL 543.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits are to be taken in any graduate courses required or accepted by the Department of Philosophy for the granting of a master's degree.
Faculty of Arts—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)
