Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
KSLG-0006
Organization's ID:
DLSI-0006
Organization:
Gateway Education
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (144 hours).
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Ethics
Description

Objective:

This course explores the academic study of Ethics which includes both theory and practice, the concepts of which have been historically fostered by major theorists who employ philosophical design to form ethical principles for application. As students will examine ethical theories, moral concepts, judgments and reasoning, meta-ethics (value theory, skepticism, naturalistic fallacy, etc.) and basic ethical concepts, they will learn a variety of movements, scholars and systems of ethical understanding. In addition, the course deals with the practical applications of ethics, including those within the realms of corporate and business, social, personal, environmental, medical and professional issues. The objective of this course is to guide students through the process of applying ethical theories, concepts, knowledge and skill to a variety of real-life, practical situations, events and scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize and distinguish among principles of moral deliberation.
  • Compare, contrast, and analyze ethical theories discussed.
  • Interpret scenarios and narratives concerning social and personal issues, professional and business issues, medical issues, or environmental issues, as well as demonstrate the ability to: a. Identify applications of ethical theories. b. Respond to multiple choice questions by applying ethical theories to scenarios and narratives presented in the textbook. c. Recognize similarities and differences among moral arguments. d. Identify common logical fallacies in a moral argument. e. Evaluate judgements in terms of the basic concepts.
  • Recognize and distinguish among basic concepts such as justice, rights, values, goods, duties, obligations, morals, and autonomy.
  • Identify and distinguish among metaethical concepts.
  • Compare and contrast various non-Western ethical traditions with Western traditions.
  • Identify and apply the key attributes, strengths, and weaknesses associated with ethical theories such as natural law, the social contact, deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, egoism, intuitionism, feminism, and existentialism.

General Topics:

  • Introduction to the study of ethics and examining the concept of moral reasoning
  • Conscience and Moral Development
  • Ethical Subjectivism, Divine Command Theory and Civil Religion
  • Cultural Relativism
  • Ethical Egoism and Utilitarianism
  • Natural Law Theory and Deontology
  • Rights Ethics
  • Virtual Ethics, the Good Life, and Applying Moral Theory in Real Life
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials