PHIL 400 - Bioethics

    Recent Professors
    Michael Pelletti
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Admission into the Biomanufacturing degree program; Permission of faculty; ENGL C1000 and STAT C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Builds upon a philosophical and critical thinking foundation to train students to be able to model sound ethical decision making in the life science and medical fields. The course requires application of moral theory to a variety of problems in the life science and medical fields such as: genetic engineering, stem cells, allocation of resources, medically assisted dying, genetic screening, genetic alteration, abortion and reproductive rights, and experiments on human or animal subjects. Enrollment in this upper division General Education course is limited to students enrolled in the Bachelors of Science in Biomanufacturing program. **All Prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C, or a P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, unless otherwise noted To look up current section offerings and CRNs visit the Class Finder. To register for classes log in to MySolano 363
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–8:50pm