Maricopa Community Colleges  HUM207   19886-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/12/88
HUM207 19886-19955 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Humanities: The Intellectual Community/Medical Ethics
Presents contemporary biomedical issues through readings from philosophy and literature as well as case studies. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HUM207   19886-19955 Humanities: The Intellectual Community/Medical Ethics
1. Identify contemporary biomedical issues that are confronting clients, family units, health-care providers, and society. (I, II)
2. Identify the conflicting viewpoints that are expressed in these issues. (III, IV)
3. Identify the major philosophical assumptions underlying the conflicting viewpoints. (III)
4. Identify areas of commonality within conflicting viewpoints. (IV)
5. Demonstrate comprehension of contemporary biomedical issues from philosophy and literature in discussion and in assigned writings. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HUM207   19886-19955 Humanities: The Intellectual Community/Medical Ethics
    I. Introduction of the Concept of Interdisciplinary Humanities
        A. Science
          1. Major premises
          2. Methods
        B. Humanities
          1. Major premises
          2. Methods
        C. Philosophy
          1. Major premises
          2. Methods
      II. Exploring Ideas: Perspectives
        III. Identifying Sources of Conflict
          IV. Searching for Commonalities in Apparently Conflicting Ideas
            V. Comprehending Contemporary Biomedical Issues
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