Communication skills will be honed through small group discussions, a written research project and an oral report. Making ethical decisions in a complex world requires creativity on the part of individuals. Students will use the information gained from the study of ethical principles and apply them to real-life situations. The human impact upon the environment is often negative. This course will highlight how irresponsible stewardship of our world can impact human health, especially in the developing nations.
Human health is a universal concern.
This course will explore the ethical issue of inadequate health care and inequity of access to health care for the poor. Personal Welfare . Students will be lead to a greater understanding of the importance of their own health. The study of ethics is a philosophical endeavor. While various philosophical schools will be studied, the context of this course is principally the Catholic philosophical tradition.