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.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online

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 20240401T16:19:11

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area I

Course Outline

Introduction to the nature and importance of morality and ethics.
Introduction to basic ethical theories such as utilitarianism, Kantian ethical theory, virtue ethics.
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
Demonstrate an ability to critically examine their own ethical thinking and decision making skills.

Demonstrate an ability to apply various ethical models.

Demonstrate an ability to identify multiple ethical perspectives.

Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively about ethical issues.