Course Description
Philosophical readings and discussion of such current topics as abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, censorship, sexual morality, affirmative action and preferential hiring, environmental ethics, population control, and the morality of war.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC STUDENT LEARNING GOALS:
Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
Construct coherent evidence-based arguments.
Additional Student Learning Goals:
Describe and analyze at least two significant philosophical, religious, and/or ethical or traditions.
Compare and contrast the assumptions, arguments, beliefs, and/or practices of two or more theories or traditions.
Apply the general description of at least two theories and/or traditions to specific instances.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
8 quizzes | 80 points |
4 exams | 180 points |
15 Discussion Boards | 85 points |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
316-345 points | A |
272-286 points | B |
227-241 points | C |
183-196 points | D |
0-167 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Discussion Board Participation is expected.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.