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Medical Ethics 
(Phil 131C) ​Fall 2022
Mon/Wed 4:00-5:20pm

Location: Anteater Learning Pavilion 2500 (map here) 
Professor: Brianne Donaldson 
Email: b.donaldson@UCI.edu​

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Description:
The last fifty years of scientific knowledge and technological developments have led to numerous ethical dilemmas that neither medicine nor law alone can adequately address. The emergence of biomedical ethics strains to fill this gap, confronting crucial new questions such as how to define life and death, how to allocate limited resources, how to justify research harms, and issues of social disparity and justice. This course will provide students the philosophical foundations of western normative ethics, with reference to feminist ethics and non-western views. During the term, we will practice utilizing these ethical tools to examine cases related to: autonomy and confidentiality, pharmaceutical clinical trials, research on animals, reproductive technologies, and end-of-life decisions.
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Opening Recitation:
“Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself, / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)”
–Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself"

Student Learning Objectives:
1. Articulate 3-4 normative ethical theories in the west.
2. Explain fundamental concepts in bioethics
3. Identity key tensions within contemporary bioethical issues
4. Gain experience in completing a clinical Ethics Work-Up on case studies with reference to general appeals and their philosophical underpinnings

STUDENT VISITING HOURS: COME SEE ME! (Fall 2022)

Where to find my office: Humanities Instructional Bldg, Lowest level, Room #56 (Philosophy Dept; map here). Visiting hours start Week 2, October 3, 2022.
  • Monday (in person) 12:00–1:00pm
  • Other times by request and Zoom (link here); just contact me (note that I often don't check email after 6pm) 
  • When writing me, please include a greeting such as "Hi _____" or "Dear _____" so I feel like a means to your success as well as my own end; I will endeavor to do the same for you.
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REQUIRED TEXTS 

Click image below for Amazon link. STUDENTS MUST HAVE A COPY (HARD OR DIGITAL) OF THE READINGS IN CLASS so we can reference them.
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Look for the much cheaper 6th edition (pictured here) rather than the 7th, but we can work with both.
Biomedical Ethics, 6th Edition, ed. Thomas A. Mappes and David DeGrazia (2005; paperback) 
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 6 edition edition (2005)
  • ISBN-10: 0072976446
*I've chosen the 6th edition (rather than 7th) because of the much lower cost ($4–$15 used on Amazon). If you accidentally get the 7th ed., we can work with that. 

If you have trouble getting this text due to shortage of available copies, the authors have now given me permission to share the relevant pages, which you can find here.

*OTHER INDIVIDUAL READINGS WILL ALSO BE LINKED IN THE SCHEDULE BELOW.

POLICIES

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance will begin the third week of class, after the drop/add deadline (Oct. 7, 2022). After this date, all students can miss two classes without penalty. On the third absence, students will receive a one-time 3-point deduction, and an additional 3-point deduction for every absence thereafter. If you have an extended illness, extended family emergency, or extended immigration-related issue, please contact me as soon as you are able to and we will discuss a plan going forward. *Also, if something has kept you from reading or feeling prepared for class, please still come. You can always “pass” in discussion. So long as this is not a regular occurrence, your engaged presence will still benefit you, your peers, and our collective work.

ADD/DROP DEADLINES
Students may DROP or ADD a course through 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the second week of classes October 7, 2022; click here.
  
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
We are here to do the hard work of learning together. Academic dishonesty erodes this goal and your own self confidence, and is a serious academic offense that can result in failing a paper, failing the class, and academic dismissal from the university. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (copying words, phrases, or ideas from other authors/sources without giving citation credit), copying answers from another student, allowing another student to copy your answers, communicating exam answers to other students during an exam, attempting to use notes or other aids during an exam, or tampering with an exam after it has been corrected and then returning it for more credit. These actions are a violation of the UCI Policies on Academic Honesty . It is your responsibility to read and understand these policies. Note that any instance of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Academic Integrity Administrative Office for disciplinary action and is cause for a failing grade in the course.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
All of us have different abilities, strengths, and challenges with learning. Students who believe they may need accommodations to succeed in this class are encouraged to register online with the Disability Services Center (or call 949-824-7494) as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. This can include priority test-taking, seating preference, transportation, document conversion, among many other possible accommodations. Also, please feel free to meet with me to discuss any ways I can make any aspect of the classroom, materials, or assignments more accessible. 

UCI MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE PHONE LINES (24-HRS/DAY)
UCI has several free resources and services to support well-being and safety. Click here. ​​​
FOOD AND HOUSING INSECURITY
​Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the FRESH Basic Needs Hub and the Basic Needs Coordinator, Andrea Gutierrez, at agordill@exchange.uci.edu. Also, please notify me if you are comfortable doing so. This will enable me to inform you of resources that might be of help.

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FIRST GENERATION SUPPORT!
Check out the School of Humanities' first-generation services here, including incoming seminar, peer mentor program, and more. 
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Disciplined use of devices for note taking or looking up information relevant to an immediate discussion in class is welcome. Checking out cat memes, texting, and personal email, while tempting, is not. It is evident to everyone when a colleague is checked out of class and into their device, and it lessens what the class can be as a whole. I prefer to leave this disciplined restraint to you, but will address it myself if needed. I will do my best to facilitate an active learning environment whenever possible. 

LATE WORK POLICY 
The late policy will begin after the drop/add deadline of October 7, 2022. There is a one-hour grace period on all assignments, except online quizzes, which must be completed by class time. After the drop/add deadline, late assignments of up to 40 points will receive a one-time 3-point deduction; late assignments over 40 points will receive a one-time 5-point deduction. All work is due by the last day of the final exam.

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

There are 410 points total in the course

1. Participation: Pre-class quizzes and questions (17 total; 13 will count; 10 points each; 130 points total)
Before each class for which we have reading of any kind (17 classes total), you will take and submit a quiz (open book; 20 minute limit) prior to coming to class through Canvas. In early weeks, this will include terms for key theories, theoretical terms, philosophers, and bioethical concepts. In later weeks it will include reading comprehension questions about diverse positions on a particular issue. These quizzes and reading questions will also function as the primary study guide for your final exam. I will count the 13 highest scores; you can take all 17 quizzes if you like, or skip up to four. NOTE: the quizzes will open on Canvas 24 hours prior to class until the start of class, that is, 4pm on Mondays and Wednesday.
 
2. Participation: Attendance: 2 free missed classes; point reduction after that. See "policies" section above for details.

3. Ethics Work-Up #1, #2, and #3  (60 points each; 180 total) 
Following the Ethics Work-Up Framework (to be discussed), students will complete two Ethics Work-Ups. See ETHICS WORK-UP RUBRIC under "Resources," section above.

4. Final Exam (100 points) 
This exam will include multiple choice, True/False, and matching terms, a few short answer questions, 1-2 long answer questions, and one reflective question. This content will come primarily from quizzes, in-class lectures, and class conversations. A study guide will be provided in Week 10.

5. Extra Credit (10–15 points) Attend two sessions of the online conference Knowing Life: The Ethics of Multispecies Epistemologies, Nov. 3-5.
REGISTER HERE. 
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 
HERE.

Please choose one or both of the below questions to answer:
1. What unique contributions to animal or more-than-human ethics do you identify in the views/sessions you attended that differ from or exceed those we discussed in class?  
2. What views presented or discussed were most compelling to you regarding more-than-human ethics? Do you feel those views would fit within one or more of our five ethical appeals categories (legal and professional standards, rights, consequences, justice, special obligations)? If so, explain. If not, what seems to exceed the categories we have considered? 

Contribute to class Canvas Discussion thread between 11/5 and 11/14 class time.

Points awarded as follows:
10pts: RSVP and attend the lecture virtually through Zoom (if you cannot attend, please register and let me know, as I can send the video afterwards)
12pts: On the Canvas Discussion forum, please answer at least one of the above questions. These should clearly demonstrates your thoughtful engagement with the lecture itself, and class content. These should clearly demonstrates your thoughtful engagement with the lecture itself, and class content on animal research (and other relevant themes/terms you'd like to raise)​
14pts: Respond thoughtfully to 1 comment or question on the Canvas Discussion forum 
15pts: Respond thoughtfully to 2 comments or questions on the Canvas Discussion forum
*This event is hosted by the UCI Shri Parshvanath Presidential Chair in Jain Studies Lecture

Basic Canvas grading guide                          
A+      100--96.5%
A.     < 96.5--93.5%
A-     < 93.5--90.0%
B+    < 90.0--86.5%
B      <86.5--83.5%
B-     < 83.5--80.0%
C+    < 80.0--76.5%
C      < 76.5--73.5%
C-     < 73.5--70.0%
D+    < 70.0--66.5%
D      < 66.5--63.5%
D-     < 63.5--60.0%
F       < 60.0--0.0%       

ASSIGNMENT RUBRICS 

Documents will be added as we get to each assignment
GENERAL GUIDE FOR ETHICS WORK-UP ASSIGNMENTS
Complete Ethics Work-up Guide__Oct22.docx
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ETHICS WORK-UP 1 (DUE WED 10/19 BY 4PM)
Ethics Work Up 1 and Rubric (Oct 2022).docx
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ETHICS WORK-UP 2 (DUE FRI 11/18 BY 4PM)
Ethics Work-up 2 Case and Rubric.docx
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ETHICS WORK-UP 3 (DUE TUES 12/6 BY 4PM)
Ethics Work-up 3 Case and Rubric.docx
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FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Med. Ethics Final Exam Study Guide (Nov 2022).docx
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RESOURCES: 5 WAYS TO TAKE NOTES & BEDFORD CITATION GUIDE

5 METHODS FOR TAKING NOTES IN READING AND IN CLASS
BEDFORD HANDBOOK FOR IN-TEXT CITATIONS AND WORKS CITED (HELPFUL DIRECTORIES ON P. 4 AND P. 10)
Below are some sources we'll use in class during different sessions; no need to look at them before then.
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case_study-justice__in_class_.docx
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mr._z_living_will_case_study.docx
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case_study_ms._c-maternal_fetal_medicine.docx
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karens_dilemma.pdf
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gluck, gift of the monkey.pdf
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nora_and_bill__end_of_life_class_2_.docx
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five-wishes-sample.pdf
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE (and tips for class preparation)

Dear Students,
Your presence, participation, and growing confidence and skills are important to me this quarter. Here are some thoughts:
  • Readings and videos listed in the below schedule should be completed BEFORE coming to class (unless noted by "in class"). 
  • Remember that many new ideas come cumulatively over time. Be patient with yourself and know that feeling a little lost or unclear is part of the process of learning something new. Feel free to raise questions in class, send me a message, or let's meet if you want to gain clarity. 
I'm looking forward to our time! BD​

TIPS FOR CLASS PREPARATION:
  • Take reading notes. See "Resources" section above for a quick overview of 5 different approaches to note taking; or ask your friends how they do it
  • Trouble following a reading? That's okay. Here are some alternatives to walking away exasperated:
    • Pick one or two terms in the reading and look them up independently using online sources and just try to understand that term in its context; sharing this info in class will be edifying for us all
    • Pick one figure named in the reading and look them up independently as in previous point . . . sharing this info in class will be edifying for us all
    • Read the opening paragraph and see if you can identify the main point/s that will be covered
  • Short on time? Here are some alternatives to skipping class for not doing readings: 
    • Read the opening paragraph and see if you can identify the main point/s that will be covered
    • Read the section heading and the closing paragraph
    • "Pass" in class discussion; a rare "pass" is perfectly acceptable so long as it does not happen regularly

Week 1​

Practice Case 1b.docx
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1a Monday, September 26
Intro to the class and case study brainstorm
  • No pre-reading required for class discussion​

1b Wednesday, September 28
The Ethical Appeal to Rights
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia 
    • p. 4-7 "Recently Dominant Ethical Theories" (stop at "Act Utilitarianism"); pdf below
    • p. 17-23 "Kantian Deontology"; pdf below
    • Watch before class: ​Kantian Ethics (10 min.; click to watch)
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 1 Prior to Class on Canvas
biomed5-26.pdf
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The first couple weeks' readings from the Biomedical Ethics text are put here for your convenience; after that, please use your own book or the Google Drive File in "Required Texts" section above

Week 2

2a Monday, October 3
​The Ethical Appeal to Consequences 
  • ​Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia 
    • p. 7-17, "Act Utilitarianism" and "Rule Utilitarianism"; pdf above
    • p. 23-26, "WD Ross's Prima Facie Duties"; pdf above
    • Watch before class: Utilitarian Ethics (10 min.; click to watch)
    • In class: trolley problem
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 2 Prior to Class on Canvas

2b Wednesday, October 5
The Ethical Appeal to Virtue (and Justice and Special Obligations?)
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • p. 26-33 "The Principles of Biomedical Ethics," "Alternative Directions and Methods" (including Virtue Ethics and Ethics of Care and Feminist Ethics); pdf below
    • Excerpt from Carol Gilligan, In a Different Voice; pdf below
    • Watch before class: Carol Gilligan (2 min; click to watch)
    • In class: Watch Faculty Office Hours
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 3 Prior to Class on Canvas
mappes___degrazia_26-33_-_jan_15_2020_-_11-57_am.pdf
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gilligan_in_a_diff_voice__intro___ch_2___1_.pdf
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Week 3

3a Monday, October 10  
The Ethical Appeal to Justice
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • p. 33-37 "Casuistry," and "Reflective Equilibrium and Appeals to Coherence"; pdf below
    • Excerpt from John Rawls, "Justice as Fairness"; pdf below 
    • Watch before class: "Political Theory: John Rawls" (6 min.)​​
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 4 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • In class: Read Ethics Work-Up Case Study #1 rubric, found at the bottom of the "Assignments and Grading" section above
mappes___degrazia_33-37.pdf
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3b Wednesday, October 12
Ethical Relativism and Basic Bioethical Principles
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • p. 38-53 "Confronting Ethical Relativism," and "Fundamental Concepts and Principles" (please pay special attention/take notes on fundamental concepts as these will surface repeatedly this quarter in chats and assignments) 
  • ​reading: Nada Hassanein, "Thousands of Latinos Were Sterilized in the 20th Century. Amid COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, They Remember." USA Today (5-min. read) *jot down any connections you find between this reading and "Fundamental Concepts and Principles"
  • Watch in class: "Forced Sterilization : Eugenics in America," CNN
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 5 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Prepare to discuss in class 2-3 connections you found between our two readings today

Week 4

4a Monday, October 17
The Physician-Patient Relationship​
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • p. 59-67 ("Physician's Obligations," "Paternalism and Respect," "Truth Telling," "Informed Consent," and "The Practice of Medicine in Multicultural Society")
    • p. 70 "Hippocratic Oath"
    • ​Daniel E. Hall and "Can Physicians' Care be Neutral Regarding Religion?" (3 pages, 10 min. read; pdf below).​
    • Read excerpt in class: "The Role of Literacy in Making Wishes Known"​
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 6 Prior to Class on Canvas
can_physicians__care_be_neutral_regarding.12.pdf
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4b Wednesday, October 19
No reading
  • Ethics Work-Up #1 DUE; upload to Canvas by class time (We'll fully work through this Ethics Work-Up in class, so have a copy of your completed Work-Up ready to share and review in class)

Week 5

5a Monday, October 24
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Defining Death 1 and Life Sustaining Treatment
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • Introduction to chapter "Death and Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment," ​p. 302-308​​ 
    • Culver and Gert, p. 312–318, "The Definition and Criterion of Death"
  • Watch in class: the case of Jahi McMath (Video 1: 6 min.)
  • Watch in class: family response Jahi McMath (Video 2: 2 min.)​
Assignments​
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 7 Prior to Class on Canvas

​5b Wednesday, October 26
Defining Death 1 and Life Sustaining Treatment
*Today's readings are pdfs linked below (not in our shared file)
  • reading: Bernat, 322-332, "The Whole-Brain Concept of Death Remains Optimum Public Policy" (from 7th ed. of our course text); pdf below 
  • reading: McMahan, 333-340, "An Alternative to Brain Death" (from 7th ed. of our course text); pdf below 
  • reading: Why the Case of Jahi McMath Is Important for Understanding the Role of Race for Black Patients (2018; 5 min. read)​
  • Watch in class: Making Every Word Count for Nonresponsive Patients and Alive Inside
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 8 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Upload Ethics Work-Up #1 Self-Grading Worksheet to Canvas by Thursday October 27, 4pm (found at the bottom of the "Assignments and Grading" section above)​​
bernat_whole_brain_concept_of_death_remains_optimum_public_policy.pdf
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Week 6 (extra credit opportunity this week)

See Extra Credit option in "Assignments" section above ​
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6a Monday, Oct. 31  
​Human Research
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • ​p. 224-232 ("Human and Animal Research" chapter; stop at "Animal Research" heading)
    • p. 234-238, "Nuremberg Code" and "Declaration of Helsinki"
  • reading: Glantz and Annas, et al., 278–283; "Taking Benefit Seriously" (from 7th ed. of our course text); pdf below
  • reading: Participants in Conference on Ethical Aspects of Research in Developing Countries, 288–292; ​"Fair Benefits .  . . " (from 7th ed. of our course text); pdf below
  • reading: Yella Hewings-Martin, "Increasing diversity in clinical trials: What can doctors, regulators, and patients do?" Medical News ​
  • Watch in class: "The Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks"
​​​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 9 Prior to Class on Canvas
glantz___annas_et_al._taking_benefit_seriously.pdf
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​6b Wednesday, Nov. 2
​Animal Research
  • reading: Peter Singer, "Practical Ethics"; pdf below ​
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia​​
    • p. 289-299, DeGrazia, "The Ethics of Animal Research: What are the Prospects for Agreement?" 
    • p. 276-283, Cohen, "The Case for the Use of Animals in Biomedical Research" (aka: "Why Animals Have No Rights")
​​Assignments​
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 10 Prior to Class on Canvas​
  • In class: Read Ethics Work-Up Case Study #2 rubric, found at the bottom of the "Assignments and Grading" section above
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Week 7 

In7a Monday, Nov. 7
​Animal Research
  • Reading: Thomas Hartung, "Research and Testing Without Animals: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading?" (pdf below)
  • Watch before class: film "Maximum Tolerated Dose" (80 min)  Note: This is a challenging film to watch so the worksheet offers a way to keep some distance and reflection; Since this takes the place of a quiz students can opt not to do this as one of their three lowest scores.
  • ​In class: watch "Cultured Meat" by Just (4 minutes)​​
Assignments​
  • In lieu of Quiz 11, fill out the "Maximum Tolerated Dose" worksheet (Word doc below) while watching the documentary and upload as a document or clear photo in the Canvas location for Quiz 11. There is also a question related to the Hartung reading. There is no time limit as in other quizzes; just fill out the worksheet as you watch the film and upload prior to class. Typing preferred; legible handwriting accepted. ​​
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7b Wednesday, Nov. 9
Reproductive Ethics: IVF and Gene Editing
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • p. 532-536, Singer, "IVF: The Simple Case" 
    • p. 536-540, Sherwin "Feminist Ethics and In Vitro Fertilization"​​​
    • Watch before class: "How CRISPR Lets Us Edit Our DNA" TED Talk by scientist Jennifer Doudna (15 min).​
​Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 12 Prior to Class on Canvas

Week 8

8a Monday, November 14
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​Abortion
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • ​p. 448-455 Introduction to chapter "Abortion and Research on Embryonic Stem Cells"
    • p. 457-459, Pope John Paul II, "The Unspeakable Crime of Abortion"
    • p. 459-465, Warren, "On the Moral and Legal Status of Abortion"
  • Watch before class: "Pro-Choice And Pro-Life Supporters Search For Common Ground" / Middle Ground (13 min) (one quiz question addresses this film)
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 13 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Extra Credit Discussion thread closes Sunday 11/13 at 4pm 

​8b Wednesday, November 16 

Abortion
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • ​p. 466-470, Marquis, "Why Abortion is Immoral"
    • p. 479-483, Little, "The Morality of Abortion"​​
    • Read (or preferably listen as it's more dynamic and has a different approach; 8 min): "For doctors, Abortion Restrictions Create an 'Impossible Choice' When Providing Care"​
​ Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 14 Prior to Class on Canvas 
  • Ethics Work-up #2 due by Friday 11/18 at 4pm
  • In class: Read Ethics Work-Up Case Study #3 rubric, found at the bottom of the "Assignments and Grading" section above​​​

 Week 9 ​

 9a Monday, November 21
  • Physician Aid-in-Dying​​
    • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
      • ​p. 377-383, "Suicide, Physician-Assisted Suicide, and Active Euthanasia"
      • p. 395-398, Rachels, "Active and Passive Euthanasia"​
      • reading: People With Disabilities Fear Pandemic Will Worsen Medical Biases (5 min read or listen)
      • In class: watch Jack Kevorkian and the Right to Die, NY Times Retro Report (14 min 
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 15 Prior to Class on Canvas ​​
  • In class: Read Ethics Work-Up Case Study #3 rubric, found at the bottom of the "Assignments and Grading" section above​​

9b Wednesday, November 23 
NO CLASS TODAY: AMERICAN THANKSGIVING

Week 10

10a Monday, November 28 
Physician Aid-in-Dying​​
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia​
    • ​p. 399-401, Callahan, "Killing and Allowing to Die"
    • p. 401-403, Brock, "Voluntary Active Euthanasia"
    •  p. 438-444, Bernat, Gert and Mogielnicki "Patient Refusal of Hydration and Nutrition"
    • In class: watch Brittany Maynard Story (6 min)
    • In class: watch Dr. Maggie Karner (6 min.)
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 16 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Please complete your UCI class evaluation by Friday 12/2 at 11am (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)

10b Wednesday, November 30
Physician Aid-in-Dying​​
  • Biomedical Ethics by Mappes and DeGrazia
    • ​​p. 414-416, Orentilicher, "The Supreme Court..."
    • p. 421-426, "Oregon Death with Dignity Act"
    • reading: Christopher Chapple, "Aid to dying: What Jainism – One of India’s Oldest Religions – Teaches Us" 
    • Watch before class: "Jain view of death"  (video I was invited to make for Houston Symphony) (5 minutes) 
Assignments
  • Complete Pre-class Reading Quiz 17 Prior to Class on Canvas
  • Please complete your UCI class evaluation by Friday 12/2 at 11am (if 70% of students complete, all will get 2 points extra credit)

Week 11

Ethics Work-Up #3 Due on Tuesday, December 6, by 4pm
  • Ensure that you have filled out the included rubric for Ethics Work Up-3 with the score that you think you've earned for your analysis of each portion; the comments/notes column is not required but you can add any if you like for clarification

​Final Exam Due by Saturday, Dec. 10, 4pm
The exam will be available online for five days: Tuesday, December 6 (4pm) through Saturday, December 10 (4pm)
  • The exam must be done in one sitting, as if you were in class; 2 hr. time limit
  • The exam is open book, though I encourage you to prepare ahead and try it without books as I suspect you will be up to the task! 
  • The exam must be completed on your own and not in collaboration with others.
If you have ability accommodations that permit additional exam time and you would like to use that, please let me know by December 3.

(For those interested, the allotted exam time was originally scheduled for Wed, Dec 7, 4:00-6:00pm)
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