2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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PHI 110 - Ethics
Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is a study of the moral principles of conduct emphasizing ethical problems and modes of ethical reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 .
Course Topics:
- Major ethical theories in the western philosophical tradition.
- Arguments on current ethical issues such as abortion, the death penalty and human rights.
- Comparison/contrast of the competing theories on ethics.
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the various philosophical theories by their terms and basic themes.
- Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of the major philosophical theories.
- Analyze competing philosophical claims from the different philosophical theories.
- Evaluate arguments on major issues such as the death penalty, abortion and intelligent design.
- Correlate the major philosophical traditions with the primary founders and writers in each tradition.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Academic Misconduct
- Add/Drop period
- Appeals Process
- Class Attendance
- Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
- Classroom Conduct/Expectations
- Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Withdrawal Policy
Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022
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