For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcomes are in accordance with 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project. Upon completion of PH2103 Introduction to Ethics, students will be able to do the following:
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Students will show familiarity with the philosophical development of various normative ethical theories.
B.
Students will recognize key characteristics of philosophical inquiry such as its emphasis on careful reasoning and analysis and how it differs from other kinds of inquiry.
C.
Students will apply ethical theories to moral problems.
A.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of major normative ethical theories, schools of thought, or problems within ethics as chosen by the instructor. Examples might include deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics or moral objectivity.
B.
Students will explain key ethical terms as understood within ethical theories (examples might include good, rights, duty or happiness.) or as applied to moral problems such as the permissibility of abortion, capital punishment, our duties to animals, etc.
- Recognize the significance of moral philosophy in a broader context.
- Identify and explain basic ethical theories, terminology, and concepts.
- Identify and develop in writing philosophical analyses and arguments based on philosophical reasoning and provide cogent reasons in support of competing philosophical claims.
- Evaluate, in writing, philosophical arguments and texts focusing on moral theories and problems, and state alternative points of view by, providing their own positions supported by cogent arguments.
- Rationale for the Study of Ethics
- Overview of Biblical Ethics
- Ethics in Ancient Greece and Rome
- The Middle Ages
- Post-Medieval European Ethicists
- 19th Century Ethicists
- 20th Century Ethicists
- Lecture
- Class Discussion
- Collaborative Experiences
- Class Presentations
- Audio Visuals
- Textbooks
- Various Handouts
- Audio-Visual Materials
Outcome 1.
Outcome 2.
Outcome 5.
- Written Assignments
- Class Participation
- Objective and Essay Tests
- Written Assignments
- Objective and Essay Tests
- Class Participation
- Written Assignments
- Class Participation
- Objective and Essay Tests
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.