Course Description
Ethical theory and its application to business: economic justice, corporate responsibility, self-regulation and government regulation, conflict of interest, investment policy, advertising, and environmental responsibility. Notes: Students may not receive credit for both PHI 261 and PHI 262.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Points |
|---|---|
Module Quizzes | 92 points |
Critical Response paper | 3 points |
Critical Response paper revised | 5 points |
Comprehensive Final Exam | 32 points |
TOTAL | 132 points |
Students will earn points throughout the semester. At the end of the course, total points earned will be divided by the total points possible to determine final course percentage. Final letter grades will be assigned according to the grading scale below.
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
100-94% | A |
93.9-90% | A- |
89.9-87% | B+ |
86.9-84% | B |
83.9-80% | B- |
79.9-77% | C+ |
76.9-74% | C |
73.9-70% | C- |
69.9-67% | D+ |
66.6-64% | D |
63.9-60% | D- |
59.9-0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
The University defines class attendance to be your responsibility as a student. Evidence of attendance in an asynchronous, online course can be demonstrated by correct application of assigned learning content (textbook, videos, other assigned readings, etc.) to the coursework, your timely submission of assignments, and your contribution in discussion forums and group work.
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.