HMM105 - Applied Ethics
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week |
Content
This unit introduces you to the theoretical foundations of applied ethics, including core ethical concepts and principles and commonly applied theories. You will learn how to apply ethical principles and frameworks in the analysis of contemporary and emerging issues, so as to evaluate and discuss real world dilemmas. You will complete a five-week block of applied ethics training, using a case-based approach to explore the foundations of ethical theory. In week 6, you will select and follow a set of weekly topic modules that comprise a topic stream. Streams will include: Health, Genomics and genetic medicine, Reproduction, Technology, and Psychology. The knowledge and skills acquired through completion of this unit will equip you to engage with ethical issues that arise in your future studies or professional careers.
Unit Fee Information
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