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A. Course Description: The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary
ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and
standards of value.
B. Any required prerequisites: Successful completion of English 0303 or successful
completion of STARR, ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, and/or THEA.
C. Online course content is administered through the college’s learning
management system (LMS), Brightspace.
A. Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.
B. Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty,
rights, utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ethics.
C. Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.
D. Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.
E. Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.
F. Apply course materials to various aspects of life.
G. Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical
beliefs.
A. There will be a final exam (essay format).
B. There will be a research paper.
C. There will be timed quizzes.
D. There will be Chapter readings and homework assignments.
E. Testing Requirements: The final exam and research paper are turned in through
TURNITIN.
F. Grade Weights: Homework 25% – Quizzes 25% – Forums (extra credit) –
Research Paper 25% – Final Exam Essay 25%.
G. Final Grade: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=59 and below.
A. Required Book: Social and Personal Ethics, 8th edition by William H. Shaw.
Book ISBN: 978-1133934738.
A. Campus Calendar
B. Final exam schedule
C. How to drop a class
D. Withdrawal Information
E. Student Conduct
F. Academic Integrity
G. Class Attendance
H. Students with disabilities
| Chapters to be covered throughout the semester | |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | The Nature of Morality |
| Chapter 2 | Normative Theories of Ethics |
| Chapter 3 | Four Rival Ethical Perspective |
| Chapter 4 | Suicide and Euthanasia |
| Chapter 5 | Abortion |
| Chapter 6 | Animals, Vegetarianism, and Environmental Ethic |
| Chapter 7.3, 7.4 | Liberty and Paternalism |
| Chapter 8 | Marriage and Sexual Morality |
| Chapter 9 | Voting and Democracy |
| Chapter 10 | Crime, Guns, and Right |
| Chapter 11 | Punishment and the Death Penalty |
| Chapter 12 | The Ethics of War and the Response to Terrorism |
| Chapter 13 | Race, Discrimination, and Affirmative Action |
Disclaimer: Schedule and content is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.