Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0160
Organization's ID:
Philosophy 102
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
40 hours and 18 weeks
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Ethics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to describe and analyze comparative political theories, the democratization process and several types of government legislatures, electoral systems, political parties, and economic policies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • discuss several philosophical approaches to ethics as they pertain to issues in the United States
  • evaluate the underlying logical structure of ethical constructs found in the United States
  • explain the origins of legal, moral, and ethical approaches in the American as well as western traditions
  • refine opinions on a variety of ethical dilemmas, while using logical and organized arguments to relate these opinions
  • outline the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of ethical perspectives and worldviews
  • investigate codes of conduct that manage interpersonal as well as human-environment interactions
  • understand how to deconstruct choices and apply logic and knowledge of ethical philosophy to those choices

General Topics:

  • Introduction to the Study of Morality Moral Belief Systems Overview Ancient Greek Views on Ethics & Philosophy Morality in Western Religion Natural & Moral Law Theories Consequentialist vs. Non-Consequentialist Philosophies Ethical Issues in Life & Death Economic Inequality & Morality Philosophical Theories Behind the Justice System Moral & Ethical Issues in Peacetime vs. War Human Rights Ethics & Morals Ethical Issues in Relationships & Sexuality Bioethics Impact on Medicine & Morality Ethics & Morality in Business The Environment & Ethics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Proctored Final Exam

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials