Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0160
Organization's ID:
Philosophy 102
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
40 hours (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 learn the moral and ethical theories of the ancient Greeks through contemporary philosophers and contemplate the many issues we face in present-day America.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define morality, recognize basic principles of morality, and identify approaches to the study of morality.
  • Recognize theories of moral development and moral belief systems.
  • Identify the origins of legal, moral, and ethical approaches in America and Western traditions.
  • Differentiate consequentialist and non-consequentialist views of morality.
  • List major moral questions related to life and death.
  • Apply various moral and ethical paradigms to issues surrounding sexuality and interpersonal relations.
  • Recognize the role and application of morals and ethics in business, politics, medicine, and the justice system in the United States.
  • Identify categories of human rights and moral and ethical issues associated with humanitarian intervention.
  • List the ways in which humans impact the environment and summarize the moral responsibility of humans to rectify the damage.

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
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Written essay

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials