APG5051 Special topics in bioethics
Faculty of Arts
APG5051 Special topics in bioethics is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2020. It needs APG5393.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5051
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After APG5051
No unit lists APG5051 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: APG4393, or equivalent
Overview
The unit provides in-depth coverage of specific (traditional or new/emerging) topics in bioethics, including the latest research on the topics of focus. The topic of focus will (usually) differ each time this unit is offered--and will reflect current research of the instructor(s) (who will sometimes be visiting/guest lecturers) and/or recent literature (e.g., new books) of special importance. The topic of focus during semesters in which this unit will be offered will be announced in advance via the Centre for Human Bioethics website (see: http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/bioethics/postgraduate-units-offered-by-the-centre-for-human-bioethics/)
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for APG5051.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
In-depth familiarity with recent developments in bioethics research
- 2
In-depth understanding of complexity surrounding specific traditional and/or newly emerging topics in bioethics of special importance
- 3
The ability to provide rigorous, in-depth analysis of bioethical issues
- 4
The ability to develop and articulate one's own position regarding bioethical issues of special importance
- 5
The ability to pursue advanced research in bioethics
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Michael Selgelid
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Michael Selgelid
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5051?
You need APG5393 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is APG5051 offered?
APG5051 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is APG5051?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.