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BME 288Bioethics in the 21st Century: Science, Business, and Society

5 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Serves science and non-science majors interested in bioethics. Guest speakers and instructors lead discussions of major ethical questions having arisen from research in genetics, medicine, and industries supported by this knowledge. Students may not receive credit for both this course and BME 80G/PHIL 80G.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.

  • Taught in Conjunction with BME x PHIL 80G.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm
J Bask Aud 101K. H. MigaClosed 206/207

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Karen Miga5.0 / 51.0 / 5100%3

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