Document Control Course Code: ETH Descriptive Title: ETHICS

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PART I: VISION, MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES

University Vision University Mission
A globally engaged University excelling in science, engineering, Caraga State University endeavors to produce globally competitive
and the arts. and socially responsible human capital towards the sustainable and
inclusive development of Caraga Region and beyond.
College Goals Program Educational Objectives
a. Provide knowledge and skills that promote an (Remarks: ETH is a General Education course)
interdisciplinary understanding of human society and the
natural world;
b. Cultivate academic excellence, collaboration, innovative
active, inquiry methods, that engage, motivate and inspire
students to think critically, feel deeply, communicate
effectively and act responsibly to meet the challenges of an
increasingly complex, technological, diverse world;
c. Engage students with relevant research and extension
activities that will enable them to contribute to the
developmental efforts of the region and the country as
whole; and
d. Produce students who are better citizens in a multicultural
world through their knowledge of cultural differences and of
the history of fundamental cultural changes, imbued with
 good moral and ethical values.
*Reso no. 50-07, s. 2019

PART II: PILO & CILO Matrix *Note that these are based on the program/course’s CMO
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Knowledge (Intellectual Competencies)
a. Analyze "text" (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically
b. Describe what a moral experience is as it happens in different levels of human existence.
c. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge
d. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative knowledge
e. Apply different analytical models in problem solving
Values (Personal and Civic Responsibilities)
f. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition.
g. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives.
h. Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives
i. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino
j. Reflect critically on shared concerns
k. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards
l. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives
m. Appreciate various art forms
n. Contribute to aesthetics
o. Advocate respect for human rights
p. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country's development
Values (Personal and Civic Responsibilities)
q. Work effectively in a group
r. Apply computing tools to process information effectively
s. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research
t. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly
u. Create solutions to problems in various fields
 v. Manage one's Knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living.
w. Organize one's self for lifelong learning.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes 21st Program Intended Learning Outline (PILO)**
After completion of the course, the student must Century
be able to a b c d e f g h i j k L m n o p q r s t u v w
Skills*
Describe what a moral experience I D I D E D I E D D D D D E E E D E D
is as it happens in different levels
1 C3, C4, C6
of human existence and
experience.
Explain the influence of Filipino I D I D E D I E D D D D D E E E D E D
culture on the ways we look at
2 C3, C4, C6
moral experiences and solve moral
dilemmas.
Utilize ethical frameworks of I D I D E D I E D D D D D E E E D E D
3 principles to analyze moral C3, C4, C6
experience.
Explain and apply the principles of I D I D E D I E D D D D D E E E D E D
ethical behavior in modern society
4 at the level of the person, society, C3, C4, C6
and in interaction with the
environment.
Evaluate ethical judgements based I D I D E D I E D D D D D E E E D E D
5 on principles, facts, and the C3, C4, C6
stakeholders affected.
*C1: Character; C2: Citizenship; C3: Collaboration; C4: Communication; C5: Creativity; C6: **I-Introductory, E-Enabling, D-Demonstrative or as provide in CHED
Critical Thinking Memorandum (CMO)

PART III: COURSE DETAILS

Course Description:
 Ethics (ETH) deals with principles of ethical behaviour in modern society at the level of the person, society, and interaction with
the environment and other shared resources (CMO 20 s 2013). Morality pertains to the standards of right and wrong that an
individual originally picks up from the community. The course discusses the context and principles of ethical behaviour in modern
society at the level of an individual, society, and interaction with the environment and other shared resources. The course also
teaches students to make moral decisions by using dominant moral frameworks and by applying a seven-step moral reasoning
model to analyze and solve moral dilemmas.
Course Schedule
Assessment
Intended Learning Outcome Slash(/)=or
Week After the completion of the topic, the Topics Learning Activities | Resources
Comma(,)=a
student must be able to:
nd
1  Articulate the course they Orientation Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
are headed up; and • Mission and Vision of the University and – discussion, Online discussion,
 Monitor their progress by the Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
the grading system and • College blended learning, synchronous
other course policies • Program Educational Objectives classes and asynchronous classes
• Class Policies and Grading System via CSU MASAOLMS
• Student Code of Conduct
• Course Instruction Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,
• Introduction of Instructors PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
• Importance of Academic Honesty handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
 Define Philosophy as a field, Overview of Philosophy
and • Etymological Definition
 Identify the various view on • Common meanings of Philosophy
Philosophy. • Aristotelic-Thomistic Definition
• Jasper’s View
2  Compare branches of Dimension of Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
ethics • Definition of Ethics – discussion, Online discussion,
 Distinguish the approaches • Meta-Ethics Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
of ethics. • Normative Ethics blended learning, synchronous
• Applied Ethics classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

• Demonstrate awareness of The Good and The Right PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
good and right. • What is Good? handouts, Textbooks, Research
• Identify what is good and • What is Right? Materials from Internet
right • What is Moral?
• Common terms in Ethics
3 • Describe/examine the Moral Agent Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
characteristic of a Moral Agent. • What is a Moral Agent? – discussion, Online discussion,
• Qualifications for a Moral Agent Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
• Recognize/solve a Moral • Responsibilities of a Moral Agent blended learning, synchronous
Dilemma. Moral Dilemmas classes and asynchronous classes
• What is a Moral Dilemma? via CSU MASAOLMS
• Real Dilemma
• False Dilemma Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,
• The Value of Dilemmas PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
4 • Classify argument on Meta- Debates in Meta-Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
Ethics. • Metaphysical Debates – discussion, Online discussion,
• Analyze argument presented in • Psychological Debate Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
debates in Meta-Ethics. blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet

Performance
Task for
Week 1-4

5 • Identify everyday action Cultural Relativism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity

influenced by culture. • Definition of Cultural Relativism? – discussion, Online discussion,
• Debate the shortcoming of • Practical examples of Relativism Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Cultural Relativism. • Critique to Cultural Relativism blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
6 • Explain experiences manifesting Ethical Subjectivism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
one’s subjectivity. • Definition of Subjectivism – discussion, Online discussion,
• Analyze the issues arise from • Practical examples of Subjectivism Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Subjectivism. • Critique to Ethical Subjectivism blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet

7 • Identify habits that embodies Supernaturalism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity

Supernaturalism. • What is Supernaturalism – discussion, Online discussion,
• Scrutinize issues from • Practical examples of Supernaturalism Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Supernaturalism. • Critique to Supernaturalism blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
8 • Classify actions that embodies Ethical Egoism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
Ethical Egoism. • Ethical Egoism – discussion, Online discussion,
• Examine issues created from • Psychological Egoism Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Ethical Egoism. • Critique to Ethical Egoism blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research Performance
Materials from Internet task for
week 5-8
9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

10 • Identify basic tenets of Consequentialism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity

Consequentialism. • Definition of Consequentialism – discussion, Online discussion,
• Examine the limits of Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
• Examples and application of blended learning, synchronous
Consequentialism.
Consequentialism classes and asynchronous classes
• Critique to Consequentialism via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
11 • Discuss the core of deontology. Deontological Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
• Examine the limits of • Definition of Deontology – discussion, Online discussion,
deontology. • Application and examples of Deontology Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
• Critique to Deontology blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet

12 • Explain the meaning of virtues Virtue Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
thics. • Definition of Virtue Ethics – discussion, Online discussion,
• Analyze the extent of the • Application and examples of Virtue Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
applicability of Virtue Ethics. Ethics blended learning, synchronous
• Critique to Virtue Ethics classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
13 • Discuss the principles of Contractarianism Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
cantractarianism. • Social Contract – discussion, Online discussion,
• Distinguish the limits of • Application and examples of Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Contractarianism. Contractarianism blended learning, synchronous
• Critique to Contractarianism classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet

Performance
task for
week 10-13

14 • Identify the principles of Feminist Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity

Feminist Ethics. • Feminist ethics/ ethics of Care – discussion, Online discussion,
• Debate the issues of Feminist • Applications and examples of Feminist Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
Ethics. Ethics blended learning, synchronous
• Critique to Feminist Ethics classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
15 • Explain what Applied Ethics is. Applied Ethics Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
• Analyze the impact created by • The value of Applied Ethics – discussion, Online discussion,
Ethics in the current times. Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
• Apply an ethical principle into Ethics in Modern Time blended learning, synchronous
an action plan. • Where is Ethics valued know? classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet

16 • Discuss the principle of ethics Ethics and Science •Instructional Materials: Quiz/Activity
and science and the • Bioethics Lecture – discussion, Online
environmental Ethics Ethics and Nature discussion, Video Lesson, Audio
• Appraise the principle of ethics • Ethics and its value to our environment. Lesson, blended learning,
and science and the synchronous classes and
environmental Ethics. asynchronous classes via CSU
MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
 17 • Explain the conditions and Accountability Instructional Materials: Lecture Quiz/Activity
degrees of accountability. • Conditions and Degrees – discussion, Online discussion,
• Appraise the accountability Application of accountability Video Lesson, Audio Lesson,
applied to self and society • To Society and Me. blended learning, synchronous
classes and asynchronous classes
via CSU MASAOLMS

Resources: Digital Devices (i.e,

PC, Laptop, Smartphones, etc.),
handouts, Textbooks, Research
Materials from Internet
Performance
task for
week
14-17
18 FINAL EXAMINATION

Course Materials
Aristotle. Rhetoric, Poetics, and Nicomachaen Ethics trans. Thomas Taylor. (London: Convent Garden) 1818.
Bentham, Jeremey. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation. (Oxford: Clarendon Press) 1907.
Blackburn, Simon. Ethics A Very Short Introduction. (New York: Oxford University Press) 2001.
Crisp, Roger. Mill on Utilitarianism. (London: Routledge) 1997.
Gensler, Harry. Ethics A Contemporary Introduction. (New York: Routledge) 2011.
Gilligan, Carol. “Women’s Place in Man’s Life Cycle.” Harvard Educational Review, 29. (Cambridge : Harvard University Press) 1979.
Gilligan, Carol. In a Different Voice. (Cambridge: Harvard University Press) 1982.
Gilligan, Carol. Mapping the Moral Domain: A Contribution of Women’s Thinking to Psychological Theory and Education. (Cambridge:
Harvard University Press) 1988.
Held, Virginia. Feminist Morality: Transforming Culture, Society and Politics. (New York: Routledge) 2000.
-----, Ethics of Care. (New York: Oxford University Press) 2006.
Kant, Immanuel. Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals trans. H.J. Paton. (New York: Harper and Row) 1964.
Maboloc, Christopher Ryan. Ethics and Human Dignity. (Manila: Rex Book Store) 2010.
Mill, John Stuart. Utilitarianism, ed. Roger Crisp. (Oxford: Oxford University Press) 1998.
Rachel, James. The Elements of Moral Philosophy. (New York: McGraw Hill Education) 2015.
Ross, William. The Right and the Good. (Oxford: Oxford University Press) 1930.
-----, The Foundations of Ethics. (Oxford: University Press) 1939.
Other References:
CMO No. 20, Series of 2013

PART IV: CLASS POLICIES AND EVALUATION DETAILS

Academic Integrity
(Adapted from the Coursera Honor Code, https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en- The final grade corresponding to the student’s general average is given
us/articles/209818863-Coursera-Honor-Code)
in the table below. Any deviation from this grade system must be
a. Each student in this course is expected to abide by the standards
of academic integrity. You are required to commit to academic
approved by the Dean.
integrity to show respect for your own work and the work of your
peers. Criteria for Grading
b. Your answers to assignments, quizzes, laboratory exercises, In case of changes, you may refer to the CSU code for approved criteria or ask
exams, and other grade course requirements must be your own your instructor.
work (except for those requirements that explicitly permit
Criteria for Grading Transmutation Table
collaboration). Collaboration such as discussing assignments with
In case of changes, you
peers is allowed as long as it is specified in a particular teaching- may refer to the CSU
learning activity with corresponding evaluation measures. Range Final
code for approved Percent Descriptio
c. You may not share your answers or solutions to graded course criteria or ask your of Grade
Equivalent n
requirements with anyone else unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. MPS***
instructor. This includes anything written by you, as well as
solutions provided in course materials. Grading System 98-100 1.00 Passed
d. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student found to Class Standing 30% 96-97 1.25 Passed
have participated in academic dishonesty will receive a “5.0” in Performance 30%
the course, and may be subject to further disciplinary action. 93-95 1.50 Passed
Task
e. The Code of Conduct prohibits students from committing the Term Exam 40% 90-92 1.75 Passed
following acts of academic dishonesty: academic fraud, engaging Total 100
in activities that will dishonestly improve your results or 87-89 2.00 Passed
%
dishonestly improve or damage the results of others, copying or
84-86 2.25 Passed
allowing one’s work to be copied, fabrication/falsification,
81-83 2.50 Passed
 sabotage of other’s work, and substitution (ex. Taking an exam for 78-80 2.75 Passed
someone else), among others. 75-77 3.00 Passed
Condition
Note: If you have any doubts about what constitutes a violation of 75 & below 4.00
Academic Integrity, or any other issue related to academic integrity,
al
please ask your instructor. 5 Failed
INC Incomplet
e
DRP Dropped
Blended Learning.
This course will be delivered online via the University’s Online Learning Management System (LMS) at http://masaolms.carsu.edu.ph/ with a
scheduled synchronous class. Only students officially enrolled in this course shall be given access to the course LMS page. Students shall participate in
course activities by clicking the corresponding links to the teaching-learning activities (TLAs) and graded course requirements on the course’s LMS
webpage. The TLAs may consist of pre-recorded lecture videos, online lectures via live-streaming, reading assignments, demonstrative lectures, audio-
video presentations, online forums, and online workshops. Any TLA or graded course requirement shall be completed or complied with on or before a
date and time specified by the instructor before proceeding to the next TLA or graded course requirement. Also, all students are expected to attend all
scheduled classes.

Class Standing
There will be sixteen (16) entries for the class standing – 1 every week, except for week 9 & 18 intended for term exams. Class
standing of the students depends on the level of their learning responses. It is on the quizzes or gap filling activities via CSU LMS or
during discussions which presuppose an active participation and attendance of the students. An assessment which covers shorter week
and topic will fall under Class Standing, while an assessment which covers longer week and longer topic coverage will be classified under
performance task.

Term Examination
There will be two (2) entries for term examinations—middle term and final term exams. It will be administered either online or in-
person, depending on the advisory from the administration. Special Examinations will only be given to students who miss term
examinations, provided that valid reasons are presented. The instructor will review the evidence or provided documents to see if the
circumstances reported have impacted negatively on the student’s capacity in taking the term examination.

Performance Task
There will be four (4) entries for the performance task – 1 every fourth week excluding term exam weeks. Performance task will be
a major component in students’ overall grade. The program module’s major performance can be in form of essay, summative test, video
making, class participation, or any major requirement. The teacher may decide what performance task is to be required to the students.
Most likely, missed major performance task equates to a possibility for an incomplete grade (INC).

Course Materials/Resources
The department provides course materials/resources in a form of lecture-discussion videos, video transcripts, gap filling
worksheets, and other learning materials accessible via CSU LMS or available at your nearest learning kiosk. Please be reminded that
reproduction of these course materials other than educational purposes is strictly prohibited.

Inclusivity
CSU-Butuan is an ‘affirmative action’ and ‘equal opportunity’ university supporting an inclusive learning environment where
diversity and difference are respected. This means that students are expected to respect differences and show resilience in understanding
other perspectives, behaviors, practices, and beliefs that may be contrary to their own. If there are moments where inclusivity is not
honored, the instructor/professor and student(s) will discuss the circumstances either as a class or privately to learn from each other.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (SWD)

Students with Disabilities: Your access in this course is important. Please submit your SWD/PWD certificate early in the semester
so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations. If you need immediate accommodation for equal
access, please inform your instructor.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Noted by:

VITALIAN CHRISTOPHERE L. SHELLA A. TORRALBA RUTH E. SANCHEZ, MA

NAPONE
Faculty, Department of Communication Chairperson, Department of Communication Dean, College of Humanities and Social
and Humanities and Humanities Sciences
Date Signed: September 9, 2022 Date Signed (Month/Day/Year): Date Signed (Month/Day/Year):