Willow International Community College Center
Student Learning Outcomes (Instructional) Mapping Grid (SLOs to PLOs to GELOs)
Course Title: Philosophy 1C (Ethics)
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PLO
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X
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8
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X
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GELO
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X
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X
X
X
X
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X
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X
X
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X
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X
X
X
X
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6
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X
X
X
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8
X
X
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X
GELO
9
X
X
X
Course Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
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Demonstrate knowledge of major ethical theories, including Kantian deontology, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics.
Apply knowledge of major ethical theories to contemporary moral problems.
Compare and contrast competing ethical theories, and subject them to critical analysis and evaluation.
Create and revise arguments about moral theories, and on various contemporary moral issues.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
(1) Analyze deductive arguments for validity and soundness.
(2) Understand the difference between deductive and inductive arguments.
(3) Write a cogent argumentative essay.
(4) Respect the values of dialogue, argumentation, and principled criticism in a societal and global context.
(5) Explain the most important issues in philosophy and accurately characterize various opposing viewpoints on them.
(6) Thoroughly and accurately describe the arguments for opposing viewpoints on philosophical issues.
(7) Construct arguments of their own on philosophical issues and express their arguments clearly and cogently.
(8) Respond to objections to their own views and engage in rational dialogue on philosophical issues without resorting to logical fallacies or rhetoric.
(9) See philosophical questioning and rational dialogue as valuable and essential elements of a human life well lived.
Reedley College General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
1. Interpret various types of written, visual, and verbal information.
2. Organize ideas and communicate precisely and clearly to express complex thoughts both orally and in writing.
3. Analyze quantitative information and apply scientific methodologies.
4. Employ critical and creative modes of inquiry to solve problems, explore alternatives, and make decisions.
5. Synthesize researched information obtained from accurate, credible, and relevant sources to support, advance, or rebut an opinion.
6. Analyze the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences from cultural, historic, and aesthetic perspectives.
7. Apply historical and contemporary issues and events to civic and social responsibility.
8. Demonstrate sensitive and respectful treatment of a variety of ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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10
GELO
11
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X
9. Assess current knowledge, skills, and abilities to further develop them and apply them to new situations.
10. Incorporate physical and emotional principles to make healthy lifestyle choices.
11. Make ethical personal and professional choices.