Describe Catholic teachings pertaining to dignity of life including the concept of human value versus human usefulness (e.g., euthanasia, abortion, marginalization of the vulnerable).

Research views of prominent bioethicists regarding the value of human life (e.g. Dr. Moira McQueen, Sr. Nuala Kenny M.D., Margaret Somerville, representatives of the National Catholic Bioethics Centre).

Examine and describe how personal views are influenced by Catholic teachings on bioethical issues (e.g., cloning, stem-cell research, in-vitro fertilization, organ donation and transplants, eugenics, designer babies, abortion, transhumanism, euthanasia, suicide).

Examine and describe how personal views are influenced by societal perspectives on bioethical issues (e.g., traditional First Nations and Métis, Evangelical Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, moral relativist, popular culture and atheist).

Discuss ethical implications and effects of health and wellness practices, programs and experiences such as:

• current medical interventions (e.g., palliative care, abortion, organ transplantation, sterilization)
• past medical interventions (e.g., the Alberta Eugenics Board operating from 1928 – 1972, the Weyburn Mental Hospital operating from 1921 – 1971)
• use of artificial contraceptives or Natural Family Planning
• medical research techniques using generated or harvested stem cells
• federally funded universal Medicare program
• health issues resulting from marginalization and poverty including those occurring in First Nations and Métis communities (e.g., high incidents of diabetes, HIV and suicide).

Using Church teachings expressed in documents such as "A Church Seeking Justice", research and represent Cardinal Bernardin's principle of the 'Seamless Garment of Life' (e.g., homelessness, gender and sexual diversity issues, artificial contraceptives, militarism).