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PHI 3633
BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
SYLLABUS
I.
Course Title
PHI 3633: Biomedical Ethics
II.
Course Credit
3 credits
III.
Prerequisites
ENC 1102
IV.
Faculty/Teaching Assistant
Faculty
Name: TBA
Title: Nursing Professor
Phone:
Email: tba@stu.edu
Teaching Assistant
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
V.
Course Description This course provides an exploration of ethical issues currently arising in the practice of medicine and its allied sciences, which incorporates the perspective of Catholic Bioethics.
Topics to be covered include informed consent, euthanasia, research on human subjects, genetic engineering, public policy, and health care. This is a writing-intensive course which meets the requirements of the State of Florida “Gordon Rule.”
VI.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1.
Identify the dominant modern scientific-institutional paradigms for health care.
2.
Outline the various ethical traditions attempting to guide health care, particularly utilitarian, proportionalism and natural-law ethics.
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3.
Examine various disputed issues in contemporary health care as mentioned in the course description.
4.
Practice and enhance communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
VII.
Resources
Textbook(s)
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
(6th ed.). (2018). Washington, DC.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). ISBN: 9781433832154
Other Resources
All other resources (videos, Ted Talks, YouTube, etc.) are assigned in each module.
VIII.
Course Outline and Expectations
Expectations
This is an accelerated course lasting 7 weeks, and as such will require a higher work load each week than if this was a 16-week course. In order to fulfill the 135 contact hour expectations, this will mean that you will be expected to spend about 20 hours a week engaged with the course. Engagement means reading, watching videos, participating in discussions, working on homework/projects/activities/assignments, researching and analyzing materials, and other items assigned by the instructor. Attendance/Participation
See Nursing Student Handbook
.
Academic Honesty
Please see the St. Thomas University Catalog
for more information about academic honesty,
including consequences of academic dishonesty (See
Nursing Student Handbook
.
)
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Students are expected to adhere to the academic honesty policy as stated in the college catalog. Students violating the policy in any way will automatically receive an “F” in the course and be referred to the Dean of Students for further disciplinary action.
When submitting an assignment via Turnitin, a similarity report is generated. Similarity Reports provide a summary of matching or highly similar text found in a submitted paper.
The student’s Similarity Report is available for viewing; a similarity score percentage of more than 20% will not be accepted. Student will obtain a zero for the assignment. Student has the opportunity to resubmit assignments before the due date to check their similarity score.
Special Accommodations
Each qualified individual with a disability who meets the academic and technical
standards required to enroll in and participate in STU’s programs shall be
provided with equal access to educational programs in the most integrated setting
appropriate to that person’s needs through reasonable accommodation.
(See Nursing Student Handbook
)
Mental Health and Wellness
"Life at college can be very complicated. Students often feel overwhelmed or stressed, experience anxiety or depression, struggle with relationships, or just need help navigating challenges in their life. If you're facing such challenges, you don't need to handle them on your own--there's help and support on campus. As your instructor if I believe you may need additional support, I will express my concerns, the reasons for them, and refer you to resources that might be helpful. It is not
my intention to know the details of what might be bothering you, but simply to let you know I care and that help is available. Getting help is a courageous thing to do—for yourself and those you care about.
Our student health center helps students cope with difficult emotions and life stressors. If you need general resources on coping with stress or want to talk with another student who has been in the same place as you, you may book online via this link
.
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All counseling services are free and confidential and consists of two licensed clinicians and mental health counseling student interns. Find out more at https://www.stu.edu/studenthealth
or by calling 305-628-6695.
Course Communication Policy Your STU email
is the official email communication channel used by the University and your professors. You may expect a response to any email inquiries from your instructor(s)
and/or coach(es) within twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours. You may expect feedback on course assignments within seventy-two (72) hours.
Furthermore, the Announcements
and General Help Forum/Cyber Café
in your Canvas course are additional communication tools. Thus, students should check their course Announcements
regularly and use the General Help Forum/Cyber Café
to post questions
about the course. Course Communication Guidelines (Netiquette)
Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Much of our communication in this course will take place in the forums and through email. Here are some guidelines for online communication in this course:
Be sensitive to different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as different political and religious beliefs.
Use good taste when composing your responses. Swearing and profanity should be avoided. Also consider that slang terms can be misunderstood or misinterpreted.
Don’t use all capital letters when composing your responses. This considered “shouting” on the Internet and is regarded as impolite or aggressive. It can also be stressful on the eye when trying to read your message.
Be respectful of others’ views and opinions. Avoid “flaming” (publicly attacking or insulting) others.
Be careful when using acronyms. If you use an acronym it is best to spell out its meaning first, then put the acronym in parentheses afterward, for example: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). After that you can use the acronym freely throughout your message.
Use good grammar and spelling, and avoid using text messaging shortcuts.
In emails, always identify yourself and what class and section you are in. It is a good practice to put your course and section in the subject line. This helps your instructor identify course related emails.
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(See CATALOG
)
IX.
Technology Requirements Computer/Technology Requirements Online students will need regular access to a personal computer that runs on a broadband Internet connection.
What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas?
Which browsers does Canvas support?
Mobile Guides - Canvas Student
Computer/Technology Skill Requirements Online students will need to possess basic computer skills, including the ability to successfully use Internet browsers to navigate the internet. Students are expected to exhibit basic skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Using the eLearning environment.
Emailing your instructor and attaching files to emails using the Inbox.
Verifying your browser is the most current version and browser privacy settings are correct. See the next section below.
Creating files using MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and attaching these files to your assignment submissions.
Managing your files. Create a folder for each course you are taking under My Documents on your computer. Create a folder for each week. Save your files often and with Lastname_WeekX-assignmentX.docx. It's recommended that you save several versions to revert back to by adding -v1, -v2 etc. to the end of your filename for example Lastname_Week1-assignment1-v1.docx and Lastname_Week1-
assignment1-final.docx.
Uploading MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, PDFs in completing assignments.
You may also be asked to use a webcam and upload videos or audio files, use social media to communicate with your peers, or collaborate electronically.
Researching information in the Library or using the Library databases. Make sure to include citations to avoid plagiarism.
Copying and pasting (Control C for copying and Control V for pasting on a PC, Command C for copying and Command V for pasting on a Mac) into a MS Word document or PowerPoint file.
Downloading and installing software and applications.
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Learning Management System (Canvas)
Students are provided with guides and online ticketing service when an LMS issues arises.
To access the 24/7 help desk and resources, access the Help option by clicking on the question mark icon in the global navigation bar on the left side of your course page.
Canvas Student Guide
Web Conferences/Synchronous sessions (ZOOM)
Applicable to the particular course. Language usually comes from the instructor. Should include links to support information for whatever technology is being used for these sessions.
ZOOM
X.
Grading and Evaluation
Final Grade Calculation
Tasks
Points
Percentages
Assignments (8)
800
100%
Total
800
100%
In general, initial discussion posts are due on Thursdays by 11:59PM, posts in response to your peers are due on Sundays by 11:59PM. Assignments are due on Sundays by 11:59PM. Your Instructor can augment these due dates if necessary. If due dates fall on a religious holiday, it will be reassigned to the following day.
Grading
See Nursing Student Handbook.
In determining the final course grade, the following percentage scale will be used:
Percentage
Letter Grade
Description
Final Grade
100 - 95 A Excellent; superior P = Pass 94 - 90 A- Very Good P = Pass 89 - 87 B+ With merit; good P = Pass PHI 3633 Syllabus (rev. 02132023) | 7
86 - 83 B Good P = Pass 82 - 80 B- Above-satisfactory P = Pass
79 - 77 C+ Above-satisfactory P = Pass
76 - 73 C Failure F = Fail
72 - 70 C- Failure F = Fail
69 - 67 D+ Failure F = Fail
66 - 60 D Failure F = Fail
59 - 0 F Failure F = Fail
Undergraduate nursing students
are required to achieve a minimum final course
grade of 77% to successfully complete the course. If a BSN student does not attain a 77% as an average for all test/exams, case studies, quizzes and assignments, the student will receive an earned letter grade consistent with the average scores for the course and may not progress to the next core course.
Students are accountable for all course specific evaluation methods such as quizzes, papers, presentations, etc.
NUR COURSES-MUST PASS WITH “C/77” OR GREATER
If a BSN student fails a course, he or she must repeat the course the next time it is offered. If a BSN student fails a repeated course, he or she may not progress in the nursing program
and will result in dismissal from the program. Any undergraduate nursing student with a total of 3 failures will be discharged from the nursing program. Rubrics
A rubric is provided for each course task in Canvas. Please refer to those rubrics to understand the evaluation criteria for each task.
Late Work Policy See Student Policies and Standards
XI.
Course Evaluation
At the end of this course, students are encouraged to complete an anonymous course evaluation that will be distributed to them via email and through a course link. St. Thomas University greatly values the input of students regarding their experiences with PHI 3633 Syllabus (rev. 02132023) | 8
their courses and professors. All course evaluations are done online by the students. All course evaluations are open on the last week of every course. The course evaluation must be completed during the designated time window of the course.
XII.
Course Schedule
The following are the topics for each module:
Module 1
Topic: When life begins
Assignment: Beginning of Life
Module 2
Topic: Abortion
Assignment: Abortion
Module 3
Topic: Contraception / In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Assignment: Contraception / IVF
Module 4
Topic: IVF Cont'd & Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Assignment: IVF & NFP
Module 5
Topic: Vital Organs / Unconscious State
Assignment: Vital Organs / Unconscious State
Module 6
Topic: Determination of Death / Informed Consent
Assignment: Determination of Death / Informed Consent
Module 7
Topic: Nutrition & Hydration / Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Assignment: Nutrition & Hydration / Persistent Vegetative State (PVS)
Module 8
Topic: Euthanasia & Physician Assisting Suicide (PAS)
Assignment: Euthanasia & Physician Assisting Suicide (PAS)
XIII.
Student Support Disability Services
St. Thomas University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. No qualified individual with a disability
shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination in any STU activity, service, or program of the University solely by reason
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of his or her disability. Each qualified individual with a disability who meets the academic
and technical standards required to enroll in and participate in STU’s programs shall be
provided with equal access to educational programs in the most integrated setting
appropriate to that person’s needs through reasonable accommodation. (See Nursing Student Handbook
)
Library Services/Tutoring
The University Library
provides services for all St. Thomas University students, faculty, and staff. These services include full access to library materials, librarian assistance, circulation services, Interlibrary Loan, library instruction, services for distance education students, and services for online instructors. Additional library services include access to wireless networking, photocopying, scanning, and printing while on campus.
Student Affairs/Reporting Protocols
Student Affairs
- enhances academic success and holistic development of students by providing a broad array of collaborative, co-curricular programs, services, and activities that promote a positive impact on the development and retention of students, personal integrity, ethical leadership, civic responsibility, environmental awareness, and social consciousness.
CARE Team
- is a multi-disciplinary team that works to address concerning or threatening behaviors of St. Thomas University community members.
Student Complaint
Title IX
- protects people from discrimination based on sex, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Judicial Affairs
STU Online Students o
Out-of-state STU Online students who have completed the internal institutional grievance process and the applicable state grievance process may
appeal non
instructional complaints to the FL
SARA PRDEC Council. If the ‐
‐
student is not satisfied with the outcome, he/she may appeal the complaint to
the PRDEC Council by sending an email to FLSARAinfo@fldoe.org
. o
For additional information on the complaint process, please visit the FL SARA ‐
Complaint Process
page.
COVID-19 Report
– Complete the form to report COVID symptoms, a positive test result, or potential exposure.
Student Health Services
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The Student Health Center
promotes the physical and mental health of the STU community in a professional and confidential manner covered by the student health insurance, including the Supplemental Plan. Appointments are recommended, but walk-
ins are welcome.
Technology Support Services
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
How do I contact Help Desk?
Dial (305) 628-6610 or 1-888-691-5073
By email at helpdesk@stu.edu
What’s my username?
Create/reset password
The Help Desk operates 24-7-365. We are available for assistance every day at any time. The Help Desk operator will process calls, emails and greet visitors.
XIV.
Additional Course Information
Syllabus Subject to Change
While information and assurances are provided in this course syllabus, it should be understood that content may change in keeping with new research and literature and that events beyond the control of the instructor could occur. Students will be informed of any substantive occurrences that will produce syllabus changes.
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