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May 13, 2024
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PHIL 110 - Introduction to Ethics 5 Credits Guides the student through an examination of personal and social moral issues of contemporary interest with an emphasis on refining moral decision-making skills and on examining and developing one’s personal ethical viewpoint.
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Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Fall Day Winter Online Spring Day
Designed to Serve Philosophy majors, students interested in the ethical process, students whose careers will involve contact with the public, students needing Humanities distribution credit. Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA Course Outline 1. Introduction to the nature and importance of morality and ethics. 2. Introduction to basic ethical theories such as utilitarianism, Kantian categorical imperatives, religious theories, natural law. 3. Exploration of ethical topics such as sexual ethics, personal honesty, abortion, euthanasia, suicide, pornography, racism, human rights, justice, environmental ethics, etc. (The particular ethical topics and the order of discussion will depend on the text chosen, the preference of the instructor, and the preferences of the students.)
Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate an ability to critically examine their own ethical thinking and decision making skills.
Students will demonstrate an ability to apply various ethical models.
Students will demonstrate an ability to identify multiple ethical perspectives.
Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively about ethical issues.
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