GED107 Syllabus TTHS

MAPÚA UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & LETTERS
VISION
Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.
MISSION
a) The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the
attributes that will make them globally competitive.
b) The University shall engage in economically viable research, development, and innovation.
c) The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION
a b c
1. To complement the technical training and research activities of √ √ √

the students with proficiency in oral and written communications
2. To instill in the students human values and cultural refinement
√ √ √
through the humanities and social sciences
3. To inculcate in the students social awareness through its

√ √ √
integration in the learning activities
COURSE SYLLABUS
1. Course Code: GED107
2. Course Title: ETHICS
3. Pre-requisite: None
4. Co-requisite: None
5. Credit: 3
6. Course Description:
This course introduces the students to the nature of morality, ethics, and its significance in human life and the
society. Ethics pertains to the moral standards of right and wrong which would guide an individual’s everyday actions
in order to live a good life in the modern society. This course likewise guides the students in examining,
understanding, and resolving classic and prevalent moral problems, issues, and dilemmas. The course also
discusses core ethical frameworks, values, principles, and behaviors, and teaches the students how to critique and
discern these frameworks’ strengths and weaknesses. In doing so, the course aids the students in determining the
best and the most appropriate ethical theory which, as moral agents, they ought to use in their life.
Credit : 3 units
Course Title: Date Effectivity: Date Revised: Prepared By: Approved By:
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ETHICS 1st Quarter SY CMALAGASCA-HILOMA MESTORRES
2019-2020
7. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Program Educational
Student Outcomes Objectives
1 2 3
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
(a) engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
(b) analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
(c)
desired needs
(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams X X X
(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility X X X
(g) An ability to communicate effectively X X X
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of
(h)
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long X X X
(i)
learning
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues X X X
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
(k)
tools necessary for engineering practice.
8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Course Outcomes Student Outcomes*

After completing the course, the student must be able to: a b c d e f g h i
1. Understand meta-ethical principles, describe moral experiences, and
differentiate moral and non-moral actions and problems; I I R R R I
2. Understand and critique ethical frameworks and principles; I I R R R I

3. Use examined ethical frameworks to make sound ethical judgments; I I R R R I
4. Understand the value of ethical character formation and its
implications to the common good; I I R R R I
5. Apply the principles of ethical behavior in the contemporary Filipino

society at the level of the person, the state, the environment, and
other shared resources. I R D D R I
* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated
9. Course Coverage
Quarter: 1st Quarter

Section:
Schedule: TThS
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Week TOPIC TLA AT CO
Orientation
August 15, a. Syllabus
2019 b. Course Requirements
c. Course Policies
Topic: What is Ethics?
Ethics and Ethical Reasoning
Why Study Ethics? p.1
What Is Ethics? p.2
Ethical and Other Types of Evaluation p.4 *Discussion
August 17, *Guided Discovery
2019 Materials: (Collaborative
Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues Approach)
Author: Barbara MacKinnon
Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781305
162846
Topic: The Moral Experience
Traits of Moral Principles p. 6
Domains of Ethical Assessment p.7
*Discussion
Materials:
August 20, *Guided Discovery
Cengage Advantage Ethics: Discovering Right and
2019 (Collaborative
Wrong
Approach)
Author: Louis Pojman
Link: Assignment CO1
856783
Topic: Foundations of Morality
Foundations of Morality: Importance of Agency in
Moral Actions 1.2 Agency pp.3-5
August 24,
2019 Foundations of Morality: Importance of Autonomy
in Moral Actions
1.4 Autonomy
pp. 10-11 *Discussion
*Guided Discovery
Materials: (Collaborative
The Ethics Toolkit: A Compendium of Ethical Approach)
Concepts
and Methods
Author: Julian Baggini
Link:
326734
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Topic: Moral Theories
Universalism
Cultural Relativism
Chapter 1 : Relative Ethics or Universal Ethics?
pp: 9-12
Materials:
August 29, Ethics: The Basics
2019 Author: John Mizzoni
Link:
150701

Hedonism
Egoism
pp. 71-75
August 31,
Materials:
2019
The Ethics Toolkit: A Compendium of Ethical
Concepts and Methods
Link: Quiz
326734
Hedonism
pp. 216-219
Chapter 13: Ayer and Emotivism
September
Materials:
3, 2019
Wrong
Link:
856783
a. What constitutes a moral dilemma?
Materials:
September
Moral Dilemmas by Terrance McConnell
5, 2019
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Link: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-
dilemmas/
b. Ethical Reasoning and Arguments
Example of classic, modern, and everyday moral
September
dilemmas
7, 2019
pp. 9-11
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Materials:
Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues
Author: Barbara MacKinnon
Link:
162846
Issues and Values in Moral Decision-Making
a. Factors that affect moral decisions

September
Moral Values:
10, 2019
pp. 44-60
Chapter 4: Value and the Quest for the Good
Materials:
Wrong
Link:
856783
b. Role of culture in moral decisions
Materials:
*How Important Is Culture in Shaping Our
Behavior?
By David Vognar
Link: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-
September vognar/culture-influence-politics-life-
12, 2019 _b_1724750.html
*Cultural differences in moral judgment and

behavior, across and within societies
By: Graham et al.

Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2015.09.007
c. Other Issues in Moral Decision-Making
Material:
Part V. Limits of Ethics
pp. 205-242
September "The Ethics Toolkit: A Compendium of Ethical
14, 2019 Concepts
and Methods"
Link:
326734
Normative Ethical Theories
a. Utilitarianism
• Development of the Theory: From J. Bentham to
September Discussion Assignment
J.S. Mill CO2
17, 2019 Lecture 2-4
• Utility as the ultimate good
• Act Utilitarianism
• Rule Utilitarianism
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• Criticisms
• Case/Moral Dilemma
Material:
Chapter 7: Utilitarianism
pp. 93-111
Wrong
Link:
856783
b. Deontological Ethics
• Duty as the ultimate good
• Human dignity and Autonomy
• Hypothetical VS Categorical Imperatives
• Ethical actions as categorical imperatives
• Kantian Formulations (Univesalizability,
Humanity, Kingdom of Ends)
• Criticisms
September • Case/Moral Dilemma
19, 2019
Material:
Chapter 8: Kant and Deontological Theories
pp. 113-132
Wrong
Link:
856783
c. Contractarian Ethics
• The State of Nature
• Hobbes' and Locke's Social Contract Theory
• Rawls' Equality, Liberty, and the Original Position
• Rawls' Justice as Fairness

Exam
• Criticisms
September Debate Discussion Individual
• Case/Moral Dilemma CO3
21, 2019 Discussion Presentation
Discussion
Material:
Chapter 4: Social Contract Ethics
pp. 66-80
Ethics: The Basics
Author: John Mizzoni
Link:
150701
Virtue Ethics
September a. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
Discussion Guided
24 and 26, • Voluntary Actions, Choice, and Deliberation Quiz 2 CO4
Learning
2019
• The Contemplative Life as the Good Life
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• Telos
• Eudaimonia as the Highest Good
• Virtue/Arete
Material:
Chapter 2: Virtue Ethics
pp. 24-40
Ethics: The Basics
Link:
150701
b. St. Thomas Aquinas’ Natural Law
• Tenets of the Natural Law
• Moral and Cardinal Virtues
• Criticisms
• Case/Moral Dilemma
September Material:
28, 2019 Chapter 3: Natural Law Ethics
pp. 43-60
Ethics: The Basics
Link:
150701
Applied Ethics: Ethics in the Everyday Life
October 1, a. Moral decisions in everyday life

2019 b. How to approach everyday moral dilemmas
c. Importance of Character Formation in the

Philippine Context
Applied Ethics: Ethics in the Contemporary
World
a. Environmental Ethics
Suggested Topics:
Animal Liberation
Film/Video Final Exam
Biocentrism CO5
Viewing/Screening Final Project
Ecocentrism
Material:
October 3-
Environmental Ethics: Readings in Theory and
15, 2019
Application 7th Edition
Link:
687806/
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b. Bioethics
Suggested topics:
i. 4 Principles of Bioethics:
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Respect for Autonomy
Non-maleficence
Beneficence
Justice
ii. Contemporary Issues in Bioethics

Abortion
Euthanasia/Medical-Assisted Death
Genetic Engineering
Materials:
Bioethics: A Philosophical Introduction
Author: Stephen Holland
Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/978074569
0636
Bioethics: An Anthology
Author: Helga Kuhse, Udo Schüklenk, Peter Singer
Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/978111894
1546
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c. Business Ethics
Suggested Topics:
Corporate Agency
Ethical Business Practices
Material:
Business Ethics 2nd Edition
Author: Michael Boylan
Link:
658000
====================================
d. Legal Ethics
Suggested Topics:
Proper Conduct of Legal Professionals
Legal Duties to Clients
Ethical Issues Surrounding the Legal Profession
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e. Technology Ethics
Suggested Topics:
Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems
Genetic Engineering and Testing
Surveillance Technologies
Big Data
October 17- Final Exams

23, 2019 Final Exams
10. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

 Students acquire the necessary criteria in understanding actions and decisions – one’s own and that of others.
Such understanding also serves as a guide in one’s decision-making.
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11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
12.
General Education - 70%
Professional Component - 30%
12. Textbook
None.
13. Course Evaluation
Student performance will be rated based on the following:
Assessment Tasks Weight Minimum Average

for Satisfactory
Performance
Assignment A 5% 70.00%
CO 1
Quiz Q 10% 70.00%
Assignment A2 5% 70.00%
CO2
CO3 Exam Ex 15% 70.00%
Individual IP 10% 70.00%

Presentation
CO4 Quiz Q2 10% 70.00%
Final Exam FE 20% 70.00%

CO5
Final Project FPRJ 15% 70.00%
Total 100% 70.00%
The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
Average Grade Average Grade

0 - 69.99 5.00 82.00 - 84.99 2.00
70.00 - 72.99 3.00 85.00 - 88.99 1.75
73.00 - 75.99 2.75 89.00 - 92.99 1.50
76.00 - 78.99 2.50 93.00 - 96.99 1.25
79.00 - 81.99 2.25 97.00 - 100.00 1.00
13.1. Other Course Policies
All School policies shall be strictly implemented.
14. Other References
PowerPoint Presentations / Lecture Materials
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15. Course Materials
Baggini, J. & Fosl, P. (2007). The Ethics Toolkit: A Compendium of Ethical Concepts and Methods?. Malden, MA:
Blackwell Publishing. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781444326734
MacKinnon, B., & Fiala, A. (2015). Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues?(8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage
Learning. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781305162846.
Mizzoni, J. (2017) Ethics: The Basics? (2nd ed). Malden, MA: John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781119150701.
Pojman, L. & Fieser, J. (2017). Cengage Advantage Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong (8th ed). Boston, MA:
Cengage Learning. Retrieved from https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781119150701.
16. Committee Members

Members
BANTAY, WILNA (REYES)
CANLAS, GERALDINE (LOPEZ)
EVANGELISTA, MARILOU (CANDELARIO)
PADILLA, REYNALDO (A)
RAMOS, CHRISTINE CARMELA (REYES)
Approver
TORRES, MA. ELIZA (SOCCO)
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MAPÚA UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & LETTERS

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

1. To complement the technical training and research activities of √ √ √

3. To inculcate in the students social awareness through its

1. Course Code: GED107

2. Course Title: ETHICS

Student Outcomes Objectives

8. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes*

2. Understand and critique ethical frameworks and principles; I I R R R I

5. Apply the principles of ethical behavior in the contemporary Filipino

* Level: I- Introduced, R- Reinforced, D- Demonstrated

Quarter: 1st Quarter

Topic: Moral Theories

a. Factors that affect moral decisions

*Cultural differences in moral judgment and

By: Graham et al.

c. Other Issues in Moral Decision-Making

• Rawls' Equality, Liberty, and the Original Position

• Rawls' Justice as Fairness

Applied Ethics: Ethics in the Everyday Life

October 1, a. Moral decisions in everyday life

c. Importance of Character Formation in the

ii. Contemporary Issues in Bioethics

October 17- Final Exams

10. Lifelong-Learning Opportunities

13. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Assessment Tasks Weight Minimum Average

CO3 Exam Ex 15% 70.00%

Individual IP 10% 70.00%

Final Exam FE 20% 70.00%

Average Grade Average Grade

13.1. Other Course Policies

All School policies shall be strictly implemented.

14. Other References

PowerPoint Presentations / Lecture Materials

16. Committee Members

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