PHIL 2100 - Introduction to Ethics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

A critical examination of the foundation of various ethical systems. Specific ethical problems are posed especially those which relate to the student’s situation and possible solutions are discussed. Students will be challenged to define and defend their ethical position against alternative systems.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter of ethics.

Objectives:

Identify various ethical positions.
Identify various ethical problems.
Identify various ethical arguments.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a facility with the vocabulary of ethics.

Objectives:

Recognize the vocabulary of ethics.
Define the vocabulary of ethics.
Apply the vocabulary of ethics.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to ethics.

Objectives:

Identify premises inherent in ethical arguments/theories.
Identify the assumptions inherent in ethical arguments/theories.
Analyze the implications of ethical arguments/theories.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

An introduction to various ethical theories
An examination of various ethical arguments and terms
An examination of some major ethical thinkers
An investigation of some contemporary ethical issues

Primary Faculty
Morosoff, Dorothy
Secondary Faculty
Catalano-Reinhardt, Theresa
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088