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Introduction to Ethics

Alamo Colleges District • San Antonio College • - • PHIL-Philosophy

Introduction to Ethics PHIL-2306

8 Weeks Flex I Spring 2018
Section 050.20334
3-3-0 Credits
01/16/2018 to 03/10/2018
Modified 01/10/2018

Contact Information

Department of Language, Philosophy, and Culture:

Materials

Elements of Moral Philosophy

Author: Rachels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishers
Edition: 8th
ISBN: 9780078038242

Description

Classical and contemporary theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, and moral and ethical standards. This course fulfills the Language, Philosophy, and Culture foundational component area and the Component Area Option of the core, and addresses the following required objectives: Critical Thinking, Communication, Social Responsibility, and Personal Responsibility.

Prerequisite(s)

INRW 0420

Objectives

Objective 1: The student will be able to articulate key concepts in ethical and moral philosophy.

Objective 2: The student will construct defensible personal beliefs about assigned philosophical topics.

Objective 3: The student will be able to analyze primary philosophical works.

Objective 4: The student will be able to recognize and assess arguments and construct counter arguments.

Objective 5: The student will be able to identify the influence of major philosophers on contemporary ethical thought and experience.

Outcomes

1 Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.

2 Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty, rights, utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ethics.

3 Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.

4 Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.

5 Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.

6 Apply course material to various aspects of life.

7 Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical beliefs.

Evaluation

WEEKLY READINGS

The online course will be organized around weekly readings. While the amount of assigned readings will not be extensive, they will require careful reading and rereading. Notes on reading philosophical text are provided in detail below.

DISCUSSION

Discussions will play a central role in this course, so your active participation is required. I will post on CANVAS, and take part in, discussion questions related to the readings for each of the 8 weeks. Everyone must have at least one post and must respond to TWO other student’s post. Discussion posts should be AT LEAST 250 words. Responses to others must be at least three full sentences. Responses under 250 words will be given a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS.

One of the goals for this class is to create a moral community where differences of perspective and understanding are respected. Collaborative learning involves our relationships to others. We are responsible not only for ourselves, but also for the social contexts in which we find ourselves.

Important: Since the discussions are the equivalent of attending a regular lecture class, just as it is impossible to make up a missed class, so as well you can’t post in a discussion after the week is over. Please do not wait until the last minute to complete the assignments.

QUIZZES AND ESSAYS

In addition to the discussions, most weeks you will have a short chapter quiz. These will be taken online and will be timed.

Quizzes will be given a week to complete. You will not be able to make up the quizzes after the week has passed.

EXAMS

There will be 3 exams. Exams will be multiple choice, T/F and short essay. You will be given a week to complete the exam. You will not be able to make up the exams after the week has passed.

Please note:

Since you have a full week to complete all the activities, there will be no make-up opportunities, so don’t wait until the last minute on Sunday to turn in your work. The exams, quizzes and discussions will be posted well in advance, so that you will have ample time to fulfill the assignment. Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your work.

If there is a legitimate reason for missing discussions, quizzes or exams (death in family, serious illness, hospitalization, deployment) please let me know. You will be allowed to make up the work once documentation is provided.

Often things come up that are beyond our control. If you wait until the last minute to complete your work, there is a greater chance that work, family, computer issues, etc., will create a problem that causes you to miss the assignments. I cannot stress this enough, you will NOT be given an extension for these issues. You must schedule your time appropriately. If you are having computer issues, computers may be used at any of the Alamo campuses as well as the public library.

Again, missed assignments due to issues with technology will NOT be given an extension.

PLEASE NOTE: Quizzes and exams begin the time countdown AS SOON AS THEY ARE OPENED. You cannot log in and out then return at a later date. DO NOT OPEN THE QUIZZES OR EXAMS UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO COMPLETE THEM. YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE.

PLAGERISM – (Reference Student Code of Conduct) “Plagiarism” means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own work offered for credit. I take this very seriously. The first time you turn in work that is guilty of plagiarism your assignment will be given the score of zero and you will not be allowed to re-accomplish the assignment. The second time you turn in work that is guilty of plagiarism you will be given a zero for the course.

EVALUATION

You will have the opportunity to evaluate this course toward the end of the semester.

Breakdown

Discussions - 20%

Quizzes - 15%

Exam 1 - 20%

Exam 2 - 20%

Exam 3 - 25%

Schedule

Week 1-

Philosophical Tools/ Logic

Week 2-

Euthyphro

Week 3 -

Metaethics and Relativism

Week 4 -

Objectivism and Religion

Week 5-

Virtue Ethics

Week 6 -

Utilitarianism and Social Contract theory

Week 7 -

Ethics of Care

Week 8 -

Issues in Ethics

Additional Items

To contact the Department of Language, Philosophy, and Culture::

Main Office: OC 119

Phone: 210-486-0965

Website: http://alamo.edu/sac/forlang/

Institutional Policies

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Attendance: SmartStart. Student absences will be recorded from the first day the class meets, and beginning Fall 2014, students who do not attend the first scheduled class meeting or contact the instructor will be dropped. Students should verify the drop is completed.

For fully online courses, an attendance verification activity is assigned and must be completed by the 3rd class day.

Effective Spring Term 2010, student absences will be recorded from the first day the class meets. Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and laboratories, day and evening, is required. Students who are absent for any reason should always consult with their instructors. Course syllabi must provide specific information regarding attendance, including, for courses involving the internet, online activity that constitutes “attendance.” Also, both tardiness and early departure from class may be considered forms of absenteeism. In all cases, students will be held responsible for completion of course requirements covered in their absence.

Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance. Course instructors establish policy with regard to attendance in their respective syllabi and may drop a student for excessive absences. Absences are considered excessive when more than 12.5 percent of the total contact hours of instruction in a semester, including lecture and lab, are missed. For example, in a three-credit-hour lecture class, students may be dropped after more than six contact hours of absences. In a four-credit-hour lecture/lab class, students may be dropped after more than eight contact hours of absences. Absences are counted regardless of whether they occur consecutively.

In special programs with additional accreditation or certification standards, additional attendance requirements may be enforced but faculty must clearly explain these policies in their syllabi. Students who stop attending class for any reason should contact the instructor as soon as possible.

Failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing grade for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a class by submitting request through the Course Withdrawal link in ACES. Students may be required to consult with an advisor or designee before dropping.

Failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing grade for the course. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw officially from a class by submitting a completed Withdrawal Form to the Admissions and Records Office.

B. Early Alert and Intervention

Alamo College instructors care about students’ success in every course. During the semester, students may receive alert emails through the ACES account regarding their progress and ultimate success in a course. Upon receipt of the email, students are to contact the course instructor to discuss specific tasks or actions to improve success in this course. In addition, students will also need to meet with their Certified Advisor. Discussions with faculty and Certified Advisors allows the student to identify actions that will help to successfully complete course requirements at the colleges of the Alamo Colleges District.

C. Student Responsibility for Success (Alamo Colleges District Policy F.6.2):

As members of the Alamo Colleges District learning community, students, faculty, staff and administrators all share the responsibility to create an atmosphere where knowledge, integrity, truth, and academic honesty are valued and expected. A clear acknowledgment of the mutual obligations of all members of the academic community emphasizes this implicit partnership in fostering the conditions necessary for student success.

In this relationship, the Alamo Colleges District provides institutional policies, procedures, and opportunities to facilitate student learning that encourage interaction, involvement and responsible participation. Inherent in the academic climate is the expectation that students will assume responsibility for contributing to their own development and learning. Academic success is directly tied to the effort students put into their studies, the degree to which they interact with faculty and peers, and the extent to which students integrate into the campus life.

1. Engagement

Create connections and build relationships with faculty, staff and students (visit during office hours, join clubs and organizations, participate in student activities, etc.);
Stay informed of policies, procedures, deadlines and events for academic and co-curricular activities;
Complete all requirements for admission, registration, and payment by deadlines;
Apply for financial assistance, if needed, complying with all federal, state and local regulations and procedures;
Meet all federal, state and local health care regulations.

2. Communication

Seek guidance from faculty, advisors or counselors for questions and concerns in regards to degree plans, major selection, academic status, grades, and issues impacting college success;
Develop a peer support system to identify student contacts for questions, group assignments, etc. regarding academic and co-curricular activities;
Communicate with College personnel promptly regarding academic or co-curricular concerns and assistance requests;
Carefully consider the information provided by College personnel and make decisions using that information;
Check the Alamo Colleges District’s Web Services regularly for emails, holds, student records, financial aid status and announcements;
Submit disability documentation if seeking services and request academic accommodations in advance of each semester.

3. Academic Success

Complete courses with passing grades and maintain good academic standing (2.0 GPA) status;
Read and follow all syllabi;
Purchase textbooks and required supplies in a timely manner;
Attend classes regularly and on time, with as few absences, late arrivals, and early exits as possible;
Arrive to class with all needed materials and completed assignments for that class period;
Be attentive in class and actively participate as appropriate;
Devote sufficient time for studying;
Ensure integrity in all aspects of academic and career development;
Accurately represent one’s own work and that of others used in creating academic assignments. Use information ethically and exercise appropriate caution to avoid plagiarism on all assignments;
Notify faculty in advance or as soon as possible about absences and provide documentation as appropriate;
Consult faculty members in advance when unable to complete projects, assignments, or take examinations as scheduled.

4. Self-Responsibility and Responsibility to Others

Maintain accurate and complete degree/certificate major selection and contact information including name, address, phone number and emergency contact;
Balance personal obligations and educational pursuits. Work with a counselor / advisor to design a realistic schedule that dedicates adequate effort to be successful in college studies;
Know and follow the regulations and guidelines outlined in the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook;
Maintain respectful and appropriate behavior within and outside the classroom;
Ask for help when needed. Use all available resources and facilities provided by the College to enhance the learning experience;
Attend scheduled advising sessions, tutorials, and other appointments. Cancel or reschedule only with good reasons as early as possible;
Arrive prepared for tutorial sessions, bringing all needed materials (books, syllabi, rough drafts, calculators, assignment sheets, etc.).

D. Textbook Availability

A student of this institution is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from a university-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

E. Licensed Concealed Campus Carry

No open carry of firearms is allowed on all property owned, controlled, or leased by the College District, including vehicles operated by the Alamo Colleges District. Concealed carry of a handgun by persons licensed to carry may not be restricted except in locations signed as prohibited areas.

Special testing locations requiring a complete surrender of personal effects during testing will be signed as prohibited areas.
Persons may be required to place their purse, backpack or briefcase away from their person, but within their view during tests at the direction of their instructor or test administrator.
License holders carrying on campus intending to access prohibited areas must leave their weapons locked in their vehicles. College lockers are not authorized for storage of handguns by license holders.

Disciplinary Sanctions

Open carry, intentional display, unlicensed carry, and carry in spite of signed prohibition are subject to employee and student discipline, as well as possible prosecution. Unintentional display of a weapon by a license holder must be avoided. Police will exercise their enforcement discretion.

If you see a person openly carrying or deliberately displaying a firearm:

Call the Alamo Colleges District Police 210-485-0911
Do not confront the person or ask if the person has a permit

F. Title IX policy

Information and policy regarding Title IX, Civil Rights Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation can be found in Board Policy H.1.2.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:

While other exams are given at the discretion of the instructor, a final assessment is given at the end of each semester for each course. The Final Exam Schedule changes with each term and differs from normal class meeting dates and times. See the Final Exam Schedule in the Catalog/Schedule of Classes in the left hand navigation bar. A student who must be absent from a final evaluation should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the evaluation. A student absent without permission from a final evaluation is graded "0" on the exam.

Incomplete Grades. The conditional grade of “I” may be issued to a student having a passing average on all completed coursework but for a justified reason, such as illness or death in the family or by providential hindrance, has been prevented from taking the final examination or completing other required coursework. The “I” becomes an “F” in one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the end of the term unless the student completes the balance of the coursework with a performance grade of “D” or higher. Re-enrollment in the course will not resolve the “I.” The student and faculty must fill out an Incomplete Contract, clearly defining the work remaining to be finished.

College Policies

COLLEGE POLICIES:

A. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.

B. Alamo Colleges District Police Department Emergency Phone Numbers:

Emergency Phone (210) 485-0911

General Phone (210) 485-0099

Weather Phone (210) 485-0189 (For information on college closures)

C. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify San Antonio College disABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, (210) 486-0020.

D. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library.

E. Students must abide by the policies, procedures and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio E-Catalog.

F. Academic Integrity Policy: College personnel with administrative authority may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. "Scholastic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook for more details. G. Children in the Classroom: Students should not bring children to a classroom or lab. Faculty members have the right to prohibit children from entering the classroom for safety reasons. Minors under the age of 12 must not be left unattended on campus, including the library. DPS will be notified that unattended children are in the library. H. Mental Health Services: Free, confidential mental health counseling is available on campus from Melissa Sutherland-Hunt in Moody Learning Center 114. Mrs. Sutherland-Hunt can be reached by phone at 210-486-0397 or by email at [email protected]. I. Student Success Policy:

Click here to read the Complete Student Success Policy

Disability Access Statement – In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to self-identify with the campus Disability Services office. Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive a letter of accommodation from the Disability Services office. Instructors are required to follow only those accommodation and/or services outlined in the letter of accommodation. For further information, please contact the San Antonio College disABILITY Support Services office at (210) 486-0020 or visit the office located on the first floor of the Moody Learning Center. If you have specific needs, please discuss them privately with your instructor.

Marketable Skills– A student, through coursework at San Antonio College and attainment of a degree, will obtain the following marketable skills:

COMMUNICATION: A student will effectively convey and understand information verbally, in writing, and/or visually.

CRITICAL THINKING: A student will explore, identify, analyze, and evaluate issues, documents, and circumstances before reaching a conclusion. EMPIRICAL AND QUANTITATIVE SKILLS: A student will generate, frame, and analyze data to make informed conclusions.

TEAMWORK: A student will be a flexible and resourceful team member who looks at different points of view and works with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: A student will connect personal choices, actions and consequences, with a commitment to excellence and success.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A student will build rapport and establish competence within diverse multicultural settings.

PERFORMANCE: A student will create artistic or technical demonstrations through the means of self-expression, language, technology, and/or learned skills.

LEADERSHIP: A student will maintain a productive work environment and confidently motivate others to meet high performance standards.

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