BLINN COLLEGE • BRYAN • HUMANITIES/PARALLEL STUDIES • PHILOSOPHY PHIL
INTRODUCTION TO
ETHICS
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PHIL-2306
Section SECTION_305
CRN-12671
3 Credits
Fall 2014
08/27/2014 to 12/16/2014
Modified 08/25/2014
MEETING TIMES
Lecture
Tuesday, Thursday, 10:35 AM to 11:50 AM, G 240
CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor: Mr. Samuel Pry
Email: spry@blinn.edu
Office: A 245
Phone: (979) 209-7381
Website: http://www.blinn.edu/brazos/humanities/spry/index.htm
Office Hours:
Monday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, A 245
Tuesday, Thursday, 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM, A 245
DESCRIPTION
3 lecture hours per week; 48 total contact hours. Credit: 3 semester hours.
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning
the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.
Requisites
Prerequisites: Students must be “college ready” in reading. (Refer to “Admissions
Testing Requirements” in the Blinn College Catalog.)
Corequisites: None
CORE OBJECTIVES
Courses in this category focus on how ideas, values, beliefs, and other aspects of
culture express and affect human experience. Courses involve the exploration of ideas
that foster aesthetic and intellectual creation in order to understand the human condition
across cultures.
ASSESSMENT
Both direct and indirect assessment methods may be used to measure success in this
course, including but not limited to the following. Students in this course demonstrate
their writing, verbal, visual, critical thinking, and collaborative skills in written and oral
assignments assessed according to faculty-designed rubrics. Academic integrity is
encouraged by student submission of papers to a plagiarism-detection database.
CORE CURRICULUM STATEMENT
Through the Texas Core Curriculum, students will gain a foundation of knowledge in
human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and
social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical
skills that are essential for all learning. For details relating to this core course, please
see:
http://www.blinn.edu/academics/core_curriculum.html
OUTCOMES
Students who succeed in this course will:
Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.
Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty, rights,
utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ethics.
Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.
Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.
Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.
Apply course material to various aspects of life.
Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical beliefs.
MATERIALS
Pojman, Louis. How Should We Live?: An Introduction to Ethics. 1st ed. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth, 2005.
Internet Articles
Class Handouts
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Major Assignments
A minimum of 4 major assignments including a comprehensive final exam, a component
of which is a course inventory or post-test.
Online Course Integrity
Humanities Division online instructors implement a variety of strategies to ensure
scholastic integrity, including but not limited to: Turnitin originality checks, timed testing,
Respondus browser lockdown, randomized test questions, ProctorU, webcam, Tegrity
test capture, and/or completing coursework at approved testing centers. Individual
instructors will provide more information.
Contact Hour Requirement
In compliance with ACGM and THECB rulings:
Face-to-face courses require a minimum of 48 contact hours per semester or three
contact hours per week.
Blended courses require 51% (about 25) of those 48 hours to be face-to face and 49%
(about 23) to be online hours.
The number and type of contact hours per week are stated on the course reading and
assignment schedule below.
Minor Assignments
Class participation and minor writing assignments will account for at least ten percent of
the semester grade.
EVALUATION
Take-Home Tests
There will be four (4) take-home essay tests. Each of these take-home tests will count
a maximum of 100 points toward your final point total. On each of the tests there will be
several short answer questions and one to two longer essay questions. You will write
typed, double spaced answers responding to each of the questions. Your essay
answers must be typed. The length of the answers will be specified on the tests.
Answers will be graded for their philosophical insight and for how effectively that insight
is presented.
Pop Quizzes
There will be ten (10) pop quizzes. Each of the quizzes will count a maximum of 10
points toward your final point total. Each exam will consist of two or three fill in the
blank, matching, and/or short answer questions. Since these are pop quizzes, none of
them will announced. They could take place on any day of the semester at any time
during the class meeting.
Only the top eight pop quizzes will count toward your final point total at full face value.
Points earned on the lowest two pop quizzes will be treated as extra credit points
counting toward your final point total at half their face value.
Treating the pop quizzes thus, given the way the final course grade schedule is set up,
essentially allows you to drop your two lowest pop quiz grades. Earning as many points
as you can on the pop quizzes, however, will mean you will need to earn fewer points
on the take-home tests and final to get the final course grade you desire. All the Pop
Quizzes are closed book tests.
Group Presentation
Each student will combine with several other students to give a Group Presentation on
some topic in Ethics. The Instructor will provide the topics available for presentation
toward the end of October. Each student then will select the topic he/she is most
interested in and will then combine with the other students interested in that topic to give
a 15 minute oral presentation on one of the days such presentations are scheduled.
Each student should have both a first and second choice of topics because it may be
necessary to move students from one topic to another to insure each group has
approximate the same number of students. The Instructor will meet with each team
before the Thanksgiving holiday to give them further instructions and grading criteria for
the group presentations. Each student on a team will receive the same grade for the
presentation. The group presentation will count a maximum of 100 points toward each
student’s final point total.
Final Exam
The Final Exam will be a comprehensive multiple choice test. The Final Exam is simply
the Course Inventory (Pre/Post-Test) and is a closed book test. Students will not be
permitted to use any notes, study sheets or the like. The Final Exam will count a
maximum of 100 points toward your final point total.
DETERMINING YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE
The maximum number of points a student can earn, without earning any extra credit
points is 680. The maximum number of points from the top eight Pop Quizzes is 80 (10
points each). The maximum number of points from the four Take-Home Exams is 400
(100 points each). The maximum number of points from the Group Presentation is
100. Finally, the maximum number of points from the Final Exam is 100.
Your final course grade will be determined by the total number of points you earn
throughout the semester according to the following schedule.
680 – 612 points — A
611 – 544 points — B
543 – 476 points — C
475 – 408 points — D
407 – 0 points — F
The above schedule is based upon the percentage scale. 612 is 90% of 680, 544 is
80% of 680, and so forth.
EXAMPLE GRADE
Student John Doe’s take-home test scores are 85, 90, 93, and 92. His pop quiz scores
are 10, 8, 7, 9, 5, 8, 7, 10, 8, and 5. His Group Presentation score is 90. His final exam
score is 85. To determine Doe’s final course grade we first add his take-home test
scores to his pop quiz and final exam scores. Doing so yields a sum of 602. We now
take half of the points Doe earned on his two lowest pop quizzes, 5, and add them to
602, giving us a final total of 607, which is technically a B.
If a student’s final point total is within five (5) points of the next letter, I reserve
the right to “bump” the student’s grade to the next letter. Whether or not I “bump”
a grade depends on such things as class participation and “effort.” Thus, if Doe
had participated well in class and displayed superior effort, I would be inclined to
“bump” him to an A.
Criteria
Type
Weight Topic
Major
assignments
8090%.
Notes
A minimum of 4 major assignments including a
comprehensive final exam (a component of which is a
course inventory test)
Minor
Assignments
10-20%
Class Participation and Minor assignments
A 90-100% Excellent
B 80-89% Good
C 70-79% Average
D 60-69% Poor
Grading System
F Below 60% Failure
I Incomplete
Q Dropped
QF Dropped Failing
W Dropped For Good Cause or Withdrew from College
Originality
Requirement
All writing for this course must be original to this
class this semester.
BLINN COLLEGE POLICIES
Blinn College policies on civility, class attendance; scholastic integrity; students with
disabilities; final grade appeals; and electronic devices as stated in the Blinn College
Faculty Handbook, Blinn College Catalog and specific technical program handbooks. All
policies, guidelines and procedures in the Faculty Handbook, the Board Policy and
Administrative Procedure Manuals are applicable to this course.
Civility Statement
Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff and students, are
expected to act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life. Blinn College
holds all members accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members
should commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and
demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of
the College community, including respect for College property and the physical and
intellectual property of others.
Civility Notification Statement. If a student is asked to leave the classroom because
of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to that class until the student arranges a
conference with the instructor; it is the student’s responsibility to arrange for this
conference.
This statement reflects step one in a possible four step process. The Incivility Protocol is
detailed in the Blinn College Administrative Procedure Manual.
Attendance Policy
The College District believes that class attendance is essential for student success;
therefore, students are required to promptly and regularly attend all their classes. The
faculty shall require students to regularly attend class and shall keep a record of
attendance from the first day of classes and/or the first day the student’s name appears
on the roster through final examinations. If a student has one week’s worth of
unexcused absences during the semester, he or she will be sent an e-mail by the
College District requiring the student to contact his or her instructor and schedule a
conference immediately to discuss his or her attendance issues. Should the student
accumulate two weeks’ worth of unexcused absences, he or she will be administratively
withdrawn from class.
There are four forms of excused absences recognized by the institution:
1. observance of religious holy days—The student should notify his or her instructor(s)
not later than the 15th day of the semester concerning the specific date(s) that the
student will be absent for any religious holy day(s);
2. representing the College District at an official institutional function-If a student is
asked by the College District to be an official representative of the College District
at any function approved by the institution, the student shall be excused from any
classes missed and must be allowed to complete all work without penalty for that
absence(s) in a timely manner as directed by the faculty member;
3. a high school student representing the independent school district at an official
institutional function- If a high school student is asked by the independent school
district to be an official representative of the school district at any function approved
by the institution, the student shall be excused from any class missed and must be
allowed to complete all work without penalty for the absence(s) in a timely manner
as directed by the faculty member; and
4. military service- If a student can prove he or she is serving on active duty to which
he or she is called with the Armed Forces of the United States, the student shall be
excused from attending classes and allowed to complete an assignment or take
and examination from which the student is excused within a reasonable time after
the absence.
Other absences may be excused at the discretion of the faculty member. A student
enrolled in a developmental course is subject to College District-mandated attendance
policies. Failure to attend developmental classes shall result in removal from the course
as defined by the College District. Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
It is the student’s responsibility to officially drop a class he or she is no longer attending.
More information on drop limits and withdrawing can be found in the Blinn College
Catalog. The last day to drop with a Q is according to the Academic Calendar.
Scholastic Integrity
Blinn College does not tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of dishonesty with
regard to the course in which you are enrolled. The following text defines the faculty
member’s responsibility with regard to the scholastic integrity expectation for this and all
courses at Blinn College. In a case of scholastic dishonesty, it is critical that written
documentation be maintained at each level throughout the process.
It is the responsibility of faculty members to maintain scholastic integrity at the College
District by refusing to tolerate any form of scholastic dishonesty. Adequate control of
test materials, strict supervision during testing, and other preventive measures should
be utilized, as necessary, to prevent cheating or plagiarism. If there is compelling
evidence that a student is involved in cheating or plagiarism, the instructor should
assume responsibility and address the infraction. Likewise, any student accused of
scholastic dishonesty is entitled to due process to resolve the allegation as outlined in
Blinn College Board Policy FLDB (Local). The Scholastic Integrity Policy is located in
the Blinn College Catalog.
Students with Disabilities
Non-Discrimination Statement
Blinn College does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in the
recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and
staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by applicable
federal laws and regulations. The designated coordinator for Blinn College’s compliance
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
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The College’s facilities are accessible to students and visitors with disabilities.
Designated parking spaces, ramps, handicapped restroom facilities, elevators, and
assistance from College employees are readily available on all campuses. The
College’s faculty and staff work closely with students with disabilities to meet their
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Services for Students with Documented Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities must self-identify and provide current, appropriate
documentation of the disability to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) prior to
receiving services. Students are encouraged to contact this office as early as possible
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• Assessment of needs and appropriate services
• Provision of classroom and testing accommodations
• Assistance in orientation and registration procedures
• Counseling on disability related issues
Information, education, referrals, and consultation about specific disabilities are
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request an information packet, contact the Office of Disability Services on the specific
campus you will be attending.
Bryan Campus: (979) 209-7251; Brenham, Sealy, Schulenburg Campuses: (979) 8304157
Final Grade Appeal
If a student wishes to appeal a final grade in a course, Blinn College Board Policy FLDB
(Local), Course Grade Complaints, outlines the timeline and steps for appeal. This
policy is located in the Blinn College Catalog.
Electronic Devices
Cellular telephones and beepers/pagers must be disengaged while the student is in the
Blinn College Library or any classroom/lab, unless otherwise instructed. Any
noncompliance with this policy shall be addressed in accordance with the Blinn College
Administrative Procedure Manual- Incivility Protocol.
Adding / Dropping Courses.
Adding: No courses may be added later than the official calendar add date.
Dropping: Students may drop or withdraw from courses by notifying Admissions and
Records in person or in writing. The official drop date for each semester is available on
the Blinn College Academic Calendar. A student who drops on or before the official drop
date may receive a grade of W or Q. A student who drops after the official drop date will
receive a grade of QF. If the student’s work was passing at the time of withdrawal, he or
she may petition the instructor to file a grade change from QF to Q. Students may not
drop or be dropped from classes once the final examination period begins.
"Incomplete" Grade. A grade of “I” may be given only in emergencies such as the
serious illness of the student or a close family member. This grade is not for students
who fall behind in their work. To receive a grade of Incomplete the student must have
satisfactorily completed all but one or two of the final requirements of the course. The
instructor and student must agree on this grade before it can be assigned, then a
course completion contract must be signed by student, instructor, and division
leadership. All work must be made up within 90 days of signing the course completion
contract, or zeroes will be assigned for the uncompleted work and a final grade
submitted accordingly.
Textbook: The assigned textbooks are essential for learning, especially in classes
focusing on the study of the written word. Students need the books from the very
beginning of the semester and are required to bring the textbook to each face-to-face
class unless otherwise instructed. Students may not share the textbook during class or
use photocopied pages instead of the book. Students registered for online classes are
also expected to acquire and use the textbook assigned by the course instructor.
Grading Standards for Philosophy Papers and In/Out of Class
Essays (this includes exam essays)
Note: To receive a grade of A-C, the paper must meet all requirements of the
assignment.
The A paper (90-100%) represents original, outstanding work. It shows consistently
careful philosophical thought, fresh insights, sophisticated analysis, and stylistic
maturity.
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The reader moves through the A paper effortlessly because of its effective
transitions, strong organization, and thorough, purposeful development.
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An A paper has a controlling idea that is complete and well-formulated.
An A paper is not marred by distracting mechanical errors.
Directly quoted passages are gracefully integrated into the text with appropriate
attribution.
Word choice reflects a superior grasp of philosophical concepts and terminology, is
marked by a precise, varied, advanced vocabulary, and includes precise supporting
examples. It is free of jargon, clichés, and other empty language.
The B paper (80-89%) represents clearly good, above average college level work. It
demonstrates philosophical insight, correct, complete, and thoughtful analysis, and a
varied vocabulary.
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Its specific points are logically ordered, with appropriate transitions; ideas are well
developed and supported with evidence.
The B paper has a clear controlling idea.
It is mostly free of distracting mechanical errors.
Directly quoted passages are smoothly integrated into the text with appropriate
attribution.
In summary, the language of the B paper is clear, with correct usage of
philosophical terminology, and is often thoughtful, with relevant supporting
examples, but it lacks the originality and precision of the most memorable writing.
The C paper (70-79%) represents average college-level work. It is a competent
expression of philosophical ideas and exhibits a writing style that is basically correct.
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A C paper’s analysis is correct and mostly complete, but is superficial and/or
inconsistent.
A C paper has an organizational pattern containing information that is relevant to
the assignment. However, it often lacks varied transitions, developed thought, and
other information needed to guide the reader.
The C paper has a controlling idea, but it lacks specificity and focus because it is
insubstantial, vague, or simply too broad or general.
A paper earning a C has relatively few major syntactic, usage, and mechanical
errors.
Directly quoted passages are integrated into the text with attribution.
In summary, the language of the C paper is characterized by generalities rather
than precise, illustrative details.
The D paper (60-69%) represents below average college work. It often demonstrates
one or more of the following characteristics:
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A D paper’s analysis is incorrect and/or incomplete as well as superficial and/or
inconsistent.
It has only skeletal development and organization;
A D paper’s controlling idea is often unclear and/or non-existent;
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It has frequent major mechanical errors which are distracting and interfere with the
readability of the document.
Sentence structure is awkward, non-standard, and ambiguous.
Note: A paper exhibiting major weaknesses in any specific area—content,
development, organization, writing style—or, indeed, a failure to address the
assignment is usually considered, at best, a D paper.
The F paper (59% and below) is characterized by writing that falls below minimal
standards for college-level literacy. It often demonstrates one or more of the following
characteristics:
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analysis is completely incorrect or is entirely missing
little or no organization;
an unclear or missing controlling idea;
lack of thought and purpose;
numerous and pervasive mechanical errors which are distracting and interfere with
the readability of the document.
The No-Credit Paper (0%) demonstrates one or more of the following serious errors:
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plagiarized content in any form, including the failure to acknowledge the source of
any borrowed material (summarized, paraphrased, and directly quoted) and
unmarked exact wording (directly quoted from either any primary or any secondary
source, including dictionaries and class notes), whether a specific well-chosen
word, a phrase (two or more words), a clause, or full sentence(s);
complete failure to address the assigned topic;
complete failure to meet the requirements of the assignment;
complete failure to follow directions.
COURSE POLICIES
HUMANITIES DIVISION POLICIES
Papers. Major papers must be submitted on time according to the mode of course
delivery and instructor requirements for that course. Students in all classes will submit
their major papers to Turnitin.com; students in online or blended classes will follow
additional requirements outlined by their individual instructors. Also see Online Course
Proctoring section above.
The Writing Center, Bryan Campus, ACD 119, provides one-on-one tutoring for
students in all courses at Blinn College. The Bryan Writing Center is nationally
accredited with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), and all our
tutors are professionals. While the Writing Center is not an editing service, we will work
with writers during any stage of the writing process:
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understanding an assignment,
choosing a topic,
brainstorming,
planning,
revising,
editing, and
documenting sources.
Writing Center tutors help students learn about writing so they can:
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feel confident in their abilities;
avoid repeating the same mistakes;
get the most from all their classes; and
work toward career goals.
In short, the mission of the Writing Center is to help students become better
writers.
Visit http://www.blinn.edu/brazos/humanities/writingcenter/ or call (979)-209-7591
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to learn more about the online tutoring option for Distance Ed students,
to locate a wide variety of helpful handouts, and
to make appointments for tutoring.
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
Blinn College Attendance Policy Absences Policy
For the purposes of reporting for the Blinn College Attendance Policy only, ALL
of a student’s absences will be Unexcused, unless the student can provide the
Instructor written, documented proof that he/she was absent for one the following
reasons:
1.) Observance of religious holy days. The student should notify his or her
instructor(s) not later than the 15th day of the semester concerning the specific
date(s) that the student will be absent for any religious holy days.
2.) Representing the College District at an official institutional function
3.) High school dual credit students representing their independent school
district at an official institutional function
4.) Military service
5.) Significant Personal Illness
6.) Death, illness, or other significant problems in a student’s immediate family
It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to document and prove to the Instructor that an
absence should be excused. Documentation for excuses Nos. 1 – 4 must be
provided before the class is missed. Documentation for excuses Nos. 5 – 6 must
be provided the first day the student returns to class. The Instructor will NOT
inquire of the student whether any absence should be excused. If the student fails to
document and prove to the instructor that an absence should be excused, the absence
will remain Unexcused and will be liable for reporting by the Instructor to the
Administration for the purposes of the Blinn College Attendance Policy. Whether a
student has sufficiently documented and proved that an absence should be excused is
completely left to the sole discretion of the Instructor.
Note: A student must inform his/her doctor’s office or clinic that his/her instructor might
call to verify a medical excuse. If the appointment cannot be verified, the excuse will not
be accepted. Falsifying such documents is prohibited under the Blinn College Discipline
Code. Penalties for violating this code can include measures such as suspension or
permanent expulsion from the College. The Registered Nurse in the Health Clinic S-163
is qualified to advise on health issues.
If a student comes to class late, it is his/her responsibility to inform me of this
immediately after the class is over to make sure he/she is counted as present for the
class. Any student who comes into a class 15 or more minutes late will be counted as
absent for the class. Any student who leaves class early, without the prior permission of
the instructor, will be counted as absent for the class.
Late Take-Home Test Policy
If a Take-Home Test is turned in one (1) DAY late (not one class meeting late), FOR
ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, it will be graded for half credit. If a Take-Home Test is
turned in two (2) DAYS late (not two class meetings late), FOR ANY REASON
WHATSOEVER, it will be graded for one-quarter credit. If a Take-Home Test is turned
in later than two (2) days late, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, it will receive a
ZERO. In truly extraordinary circumstances, e.g. a student cannot turn in a Test
because he was in the hospital for several days, at his sole discretion, the Instructor
may allow a modification to this policy.
Turn-It-In
Formal papers are to be submitted on time in two ways: In hard copy and electronically.
Papers not submitted in class will be considered late, and course grade will be affected,
per the policy above. To submit papers electronically, send them to Turnitin.com PRIOR
TO the start of class on the day each paper is due. Major essays are not considered
turned in until they are submitted to Turnitin.com before class AND submitted in hard
copy at the beginning of class on the due date. To prove that your paper has been
submitted to Turnitin.com before class, print out and include a Turnitin.com receipt with
your hard copy.
Missed Pop Quiz Policy
NO ONE, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, WILL BE PERMITTED TO “MAKEUP” A MISSED POP QUIZ. If, for any reason whatsoever, a student does not take one
of the pop quizzes at the time it is given, the student will receive a ZERO for that quiz,
even if the reason the quiz was not taken was because the student was absent from
class on the day the quiz was given and, for the purposes of the Blinn College
Attendance Policy only, the absence was excused.
Movies and Videos
The movies and videos shown in this class are an essential part of the course, just as
much as the text and handouts. Students will not be excused from viewing them on the
basis of religious creed or personal feeling.
SCHEDULE
DATE
ASSIGNMENT
August 28
Why Study Ethics? Pojman, pp. xiv-xvi
Week One Contact Hours: 2
September 2
Why Do We Need Ethics?, Pojman, Chapter 1
September 4
" -- Class Handout
Week Two Contact Hours: 3
September 9
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September 11
Ethical Universalism vs. Ethical Relativism, Pojman,
Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, pp. 65-69 & pp. 76-88
Week Three Contact Hours: 3
September 16
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September 18
Lecture on Take Home Exams
Week Four Contact Hours: 3
September 23
Ethical Egoism, Pojman, Chapter 3
September 25
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Week Five Contact Hours: 3
September 30
Utilitarianism, Pojman, Chapter 6
October 2
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Week Six Contact Hours: 3
October 7
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October 9
Morality and Religion, Pojman, Chapter 5
Week Seven Contact Hours: 3
October 14
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October 16
Deontology, Pojman, Chapter 7
Week Eight Contact Hours: 3
October 21
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October 23
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Week Nine Contact Hours: 3
October 28
Virtue Ethics, Pojman, Chapter 4, pp. 69-76 and Chapter 8
October 30
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Week Ten Contact Hours: 3
November 4
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November 6
Bioethics -- Internet Articles
Week Eleven Contact Hours: 3
November 11
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November 13
Conferences on Group Presentations
Week Twelve Contact Hours: 3
November 18
Conferences on Group Presentations
November 20
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
Week Thirteen Contact Hours: 3
November 25
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
November 27
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Week Fourteen Contact Hours: 3
December 2
GROUP PRESENTATIONS
December 4
Catch Up Day
Week Fifteen Contact Hours: 3
December 9
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Week Sixteen Contact Hours: 2
The above schedule is subject to change. Any changes made in the syllabus will
be announced in class, and it is the student's responsibility to be aware of any
changes even if absent on the day(s) they were announced.
TENTATIVE DATES FOR TAKE-HOME EXAMS
Distributed
Due
Exam No. 1:
September 18
October 2
Exam No. 2:
October 16
October 30
Exam No. 3:
November 4
November 25
Exam No. 4:
November 4
December 9
FINAL EXAM
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 -- 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Please plan on taking the final exam at the scheduled date and time;
no early, late, or make-up finals will be given.
Final Exam Contact Hours: 2
Total Semester Contact Hours: 48
IMPORTANT DATES
August 28:
Last day to add/change classes
September 1:
BLINN COLLEGE HOLIDAY
September 12:
Twelfth Class Day — Last day to drop a class without
record
November 14:
LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A ‘Q’ — NO PENALTY
Drops after November 14 will be on a ‘QF’ basis.
November 26 – 28:
THANKSGIVING
December 11 – 16:
FINAL EXAMS
HOLIDAYS