Universidad de Zamboanga Ipil

General Education Department

SYLLABUS IN NSTP2

Course Title : Ethics

Course Credit : 3
Descriptive Title : Ethics
Prerequisite Subject/s : None
Semester/ School Year : Second/ A.Y. 2018-2019
Curricular Year : 1st Year
Degree : BSCriminology

Program Educational Outcomes (Gender and Society Program):

Upon completion of the BSCRIM program, students are expected to:

1. expected to read and analyze material from the course texts and handouts.
2. To consolidate the self-reflective expression on moral matters that interest or affecttheir daily lives or experiences. This could be done through writing or
otherwise, for example, blogs, photography, journal, essays, letters/email to the editor and so on;

Course Description
Ethics is the study of how we ought to live. Since the ancient Greeks, philosophers have held ethics as one of the most important fields in philosophy because of
its intimate ties with everyday life. During the first part of this course we will consider and critique different principles and theories which purport to explain
what makes an action right or wrong, and what sort of character traits we ought to develop. In the second part of the course we will investigate the status of
ethical theories and claims. We will attempt to discover whether there are objective truths about how we ought to live, or if ethics is ultimately a matter of
subjective opinions and desires. In the final part of the course we will consider some practical ethical issues such as global poverty and animal welfare.
Course requirements:
 Pre-mid: Article Board
Midterm: Role Play
Pre-Final: Reflection paper
Exit Assessment: Video making

Grading Criteria

Premid to Prefinal Final Term

Quizzes ……………. 30% Exam……………………………………… 50%
Recitation ……………. 30% Video Making(Exit 50%
Assessment)…..
Major Exams ……………. 40% Total………………………………………. 100%
Total ……………. 100%

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Identify and analyze an ethical issue in the subject matter under investigation or in a relevant field
2. Identify the multiple ethical interests at stake in a real-world situation or practice
3. Articulate what makes a particular course of action ethically defensible
4. Assess their own ethical values and the social context of problems
5. Identify ethical concerns in research and intellectual contexts, including academic integrity, use and citation of sources, the objective presentation of data, and the treatment
of human subjects
6. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical values in non-classroom activities, such as service learning, internships, and field work
7. Integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and resolutions in academic settings, including focused and interdisciplinary research

Course Policy:
a. There will be no cell phone use during class, computers, and tablets are acceptable if they are used to do research in order to participate in class discussion.
b. If emergencies arise, it is expected that student will meet with the instructor during office hours or by appointment to work-out a realignment of the grading
protocol, including providing verifiable documentation for emergency-based missed deadlines. There will be no realignment of the grading protocol for any
student unless it is due to an unforeseen emergency.
c. Attendance is required. Ten consecutive absences without notice means dropped.
d. Quizzes can either be announced or unannounced.
e. No special quiz and special exam, students are required to take the exam on the scheduled date and time, except for extreme cases.
f. Late submission of assignments or homework’s will not be accepted! If student will be absent or for one reason or another won’t be able to attend, they should
find ways or means so that their assignments or homework’s will reach to the instructor on that day or session.
g. The students are expected to come to class well-prepared by wearing proper attire or the required uniform.
h. Researches and reports may from time to time be required and assigned on an individual or group basis on topics relative to the subject course.

Course References:
Textbooks:
a. Felix M. Montemayor (2008). Ethics “The Philosophy of life”

Internet
a. https://www.unr.edu/provost/academic-resources/curriculum-central/silver-core-general-education-requirements/silver-core-objectives/core-objective-
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b. https://casperag.files.wordpress.com
c. www.slideshare.ne

Learning Plan

Term Learning Outcome Content/Topics Teaching Assessment Tools

Methodologies
Pre-Mid 1. Gain insights on the different meaning of ethics 1. The Foundations of Ethics a. Lecture Reporting Activity
 2. Internalize every meaning of ethics discussion (Performance Test;
3. Explain the significance science, morality and Grading Rubric)
human acts and its relevance to ethics. 2. The scope and meaning of b. Reporting
4. Distinguish between impulsive and reflective acts, Ethics Quizzes (Pen and Paper
and give examples of each. 3. Two Fundamental Questions Test)
5. Define a "virtuous act" as an act that avoids 4. The question of the norm and c. Paper and
extremes which tend to be harmful, and a Morality Pencil Test Assignments (Pen and
"virtuous character" as a character that is disposed Paper Test)
to moderation.
6. Define moral courage as a willingness to do what is Oral Recitations (Grading
right in difficult circumstances. Rubric)
7. Talk about caring for others as a motive for moral
action. Pre-mid Examination
- Written Exam(Pen
and paper test)

Term Learning Outcome Content/Topics Teaching Methodologies Assessment Tools

Mid-Term 1. Understand the historical growth of the idea 1. Defective norms of
of human rights Morality a. Lecture discussion Reporting Activity
(Performance Test; Grading
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the
international context of human rights
2. Specific determinants b. Reporting Rubric)
of Morality
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the position of Quizzes (Pen and Paper Test)
human rights in the Philippines prior to 1987
c. Paper and Pencil
4. Integrate professional values and exercise 3. Ethics and Laws Test Assignments (Pen and Paper
ethically responsible judgment in their legal Test)
practice and their work within the legal system. 4. Human right and natural
5. Create and execute appropriate solutions to law Oral Recitations (Grading
legal problems. Rubric)

6. Analyze and apply relevant legal principles Mid-Term Examination

 - Written Exam(Pen and
paper test)

Term Learning Outcome Content/Topics Teaching Methodologies Assessment Tools

Pre-Final 1. Students will be able to explain Reporting Activity
the connection between course 1. Individual and the Sate a. Lecture (Performance Test; Grading
content and their service  Individual Rights discussion Rubric)
experiences.  Community
2. Students will be able to  Community b. Reporting Quizzes (Pen and Paper Test)
paraphrase the definition of Responsibilities
social justice. Assignments (Pen and Paper
c. Paper and Pencil Test)
3. Students will be able to give
2. Key Related Ideas Test
examples of the root causes of
social issues.  Civic Responsibility Oral Recitations (Grading
 Common Good Rubric)
4. Students will be able to
 Individualism
differentiate service from social Pre-Final Examination
 Social Capital
change as they relate to their - Written Exam(Pen and
 Social Responsibility
service learning experience. paper test)
 Solidarity
5. Appreciate people from diverse
backgrounds.
6. Exhibit a commitment to social
justice.
7. Demonstrate a commitment to
be an involved citizen in his or
her community.
8. Demonstrate an increased sense
of vocation.
Term Learning Outcome
Final 1. Discuss historical events,
basic concepts and 1. Possible disciplinary actions
principles of human dignity,
human rights and common
good.
2. Be aware and appreciate of
laws and declarations that
protect human rights
3. Be exposed to human rights
situations and issues in the
Philippines
4. Contribute to the
protection and
enhancement of human
rights in the Philippines
Content/Topics Teaching Methodologies
Reporting Activity
a. Lecture discussion (Performance Test; Grading
for Terms of Rubric)
Agreement/Rules and b. Reporting
Etiquette violations Quizzes (Pen and Paper Test)
 Appeal Process c. Paper and Pencil Assignments (Pen and Paper
 First Name Test Test)
 Last Name
 Email Address Oral Recitations (Grading
 Phone number Rubric)
 Full Disclosure of any
previous violations Pre-Final Examination
- Written Exam(Pen and
paper test)
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Terms Assessment methods Assessment tools Performance Target
Premid Term Quiz Paper and Pencil Test The students are expected to perform the different test with
75 % proficiency level.
Performance assessment Video Blog The students are expected to achieve 75% level of dexterity
and expertise in making the video and its content
Pre-Mid Major Exam Pen and paper test The students are expected to achieve 75% level of
proficiency on topics covered for Premidterm.
Midterm Quiz Paper and Pencil Test The students are expected to perform the different test with
75 % proficiency level..
Performance assessment Role Play The students are expected to participate in the role play
with at least 75% level of acting skills
Midterm Major Exam Pen and paper test The students are expected to achieve 75% level of
proficiency on topics covered for Midterm.
Prefinal Quiz Paper and Pencil Test Students are expected to gain knowledge on covered topics
in the Pre-final with 75% level of proficiency.
Performance assessment Reflection paper The students are expected to submit a reflection paper with
75% or above level of completeness
Pre final Major Exam Pen and paper test The students are expected to achieve 75% level of
proficiency on topics covered for Pre-final term
Final Quiz Pen and paper test Students are expected to gain knowledge on covered topics
in the Pre-final with 75% level of proficiency.
Exit Assessment Video Making The students are expected to submit a video with 75% level
of completeness and application of the lessons being taught
to them.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Noted by: Approved by:

RANDEL JOHN S. BULAWIN DR. GERALDINE R. TABLATE,Ed.D MARGIE ROSE B. CUNDIMAN DR. GERALDINE R. TABLATE,Ed.D
ETHICS Instructor Program Chairperson, GEC Librarian Staff School Administrator
RUBRIC FOR Video Blog
RUBRIC FOR ROLE PLAY
RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION PAPER
RUBRIC FOR VIDEO PRESENTATION