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Department of Humanities, Education and Psychology

Undergraduate Islamic Studies Course Outline

2020-2021
Course: Ethics
Code: HU-215

Credit Hours: 02

Undergraduate Degree General Education

Requirements Social Sciences Ethics

Department of Humanities, Education and Psychology Air University, Islamabad

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BS Humanities Curriculum

Course: Ethics
Code: HU-215
Credit Hours: 02

Department of Humanities
Faculty of Social Sciences

Air University
Islamabad
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Department of HEP
Faculty of Social Sciences
Air University

COURSE SYLLABUS Ethics (HU 215)

Credit Hours: 02
Course Code: 215
Semester: Academic Year Spring 2021
Instructor:

Course Description:

I. This is two credit-hours course that aims to educate students about the fundamentals of ethics
and to inculcate ethical values in order to understand today’s multi-cultural and pluralistic
world.
II. The main focus of this subject is to inculcate remarkable ethical values in the personalities of
the students and make them able to apply their knowledge in all sphere of life generally and
in the profession of Engineering and Natural Sciences particularly.
III. Purpose is to develop their skills of effective dealing with their clients and organizations and
try to motivate them to be world-class Muslim professional.

Students will be engaged to learn and practice these concepts in order to become a better and finer
human being who could play a positive character to create superior moral atmosphere around them.
Students will write and present project proposals and oral reporting in formal contexts. Some
practical activities will also be incorporated to bridge up theory and practice. A portion of the
course deals with formal group discussions on different topics in order to ensure interactive session
and participation of all students

Prerequisite: NIL
Reference Books:

History of Western Philosophy: Bertrand Russell

Professional Ethics: R.Subramanian
Muslims Character: Muhammad al-Ghazali
A Short History of Ethics: Alasdair MacIntyre
Engineering Ethics (An Industrial Perspective): Gail D. Baura
Sophie's World: Jostein Gaarder
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Useful Links:
https://www.gotoquiz.com/the_ultimate_ethics_quiz
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/quiz/2012/jan/14/observer-ethical-awards-kids-2012-quiz

Learning
S.
CLO Statement PLO Domain and
No.
Level

Comprehend the concepts related to complicated ethical

1 PLO 8 C1
issues in today’s world

To demonstrate how to live in today’s multi-cultural global

2 PLO 8 C2
world

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics

3 PLO 12 C3
and responsibilities particularly and in daily life in general

PLOs and CLOs Association

C3
C2
C1
Design/ Development of

Individual and Team

Project Management
Modern Tool Usage

The Engineer and

Problem Analysis

Environment and

Communication

Life Long Learning

Investigation
Engineering
Knowledge

Solutions

Stability

Ethics
Society

Work

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Module Topics Week

Introduction to Ethics–C1 1

1.1. Need for Ethics

1.2. Morals and Morality Ethics
1.3. Norms and Values
a) Family Values
b) Societal Values
c) Community Values
1.4. Spirituality and Religion
a) Abu Hamid Al Ghazali
b) Shah Wali Ullah

Philosophical Background of Ethics –C1 Assignment-1 2

2.1 Socrates
2.2 Plato
2.3 Aristotle
Assignment 1 (Rubric)

Criteria Qualify (Poor)

(Excellent)
Identify the The assignment The assignment does not completely explain the agents
agents which will identify responsible for the development of Ethics a society while
are
responsible for agents in society taking Pakistan as case study.
the in detail and
development give at least 3
of Ethics in examples from
society. Give
three Pakistani
examples from Society.
your society.
.

Modern Philosophy on Ethics-C2 Quiz-1 3

Outlining
Quiz 1 (Rubric)
Criteria Qualify

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Identification of Excellent Poor

correct choice (Student picks (Student picks incorrect option)
correct option)

3.1 Immanuel Kant

3.2 John Stuart Mill
3.3 René Descartes
3.4 Karl Marx

Religion and Ethics –C2 4

4.1 Christianity (7 Virtues)

4.2 Judaism (10 Commandments)
4.3 Hinduism (5 Yamas (Universal Morality))
4.4 Sikhism 7 teachings by Guru Nanak Dev Ji)
4.5 Islam (Surah Luqman Verse 13 -19 and Surah Hujraat Verse 11-13)

Public Ethics-C3 Assignment-2 5

Outlining
Assignment 2 (Rubric)
Criteria Qualify (Poor)
(Excellent)
1. Illustrate the The assignment The assignment does not completely expain the ethical bases
concept of ethics will explain and and the common grounds.
is present within discuss concept of
Islam, Christianity ethics in these
and Judaism. religions and
Discover links and explore the
common ground
common ground
between them.
between them.

5.1 Individual vs. Community

5.2 Principles of Community
5.3 Public Space Ethics
a) Market, Parks, Street, Public Transport,
b) AU-Library Ethics
https://www.au.edu.pk/Pages/Library/library_circulation_policy.aspx
c) Public Bullying
d) Smoking
e) Respect for Elders
f) Respect for all Genders
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g) Respect for Pedestrians

Contemporary Moral Issues-C3 Quiz-2 6

Quiz 2 (Rubric)

Criteria Qualify
Identification of Excellent Poor
correct choice (Student picks (Student picks incorrect option)
correct option)

6.1 Personal Space

6.2 Gender Roles
6.3 Moral System in Contemporary Society

Cyber Ethics-C2-C3 Assignment-3 7

Outlining
Assignment 3 (Rubric)
Criteria Qualify (Poor)
(Excellent)
1. Discuss the The assignment The assignment does not explain the importance and
Importance will explain the implementation of cyber laws in given states.
of Cyber
importance of
Ethics in
this era. In cyber ethics in
this virtual current era.
world how Difficulties while
can we
implementing
make
ethics cyber laws in
more states. (Pak-US-
real? Uk) cyber laws as
2. Illustrate case study.
the
difficulties
faced in
the world
while
implementi
ng cyber
laws. Take
Pakistan
and
developed
states as
case

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study.
.

7.1 Definition
7.2 Cyber Ethics
7.3 Cyber Crime and its Types
a) Piracy ( Internet, Software, Counterfeiting, Online)
b) Indecent Videos
c) Identity Theft
d) Hacking ( Email, Website, Social Profile, Domain)
e) Credit Card Theft
f) Cyber Terrorism
g) Electronic Bullying & Cyber Stalking
h) Intellectual Rights Infringement
i) Pornography & Abusive Videos
j) Obscene Emails
k) Virus or Trojan Attacks
l) Online Defamation
m) Net Extortion
n) E-Commerce Fraud
o) Network Intrusion
p) Anonymous Messages
7.4 Solution & Reporting Channels
a) Cyber Crime Bill in Pakistan
b) AU Rules about Cyber Crimes
c) AU Cyber Security Cell
d) PM Complaint Cell
e) PTA Complaint Cell
f) NACTA(The National Counter Terrorism Authority) NACTA’s Android-iOS App (CHAUKAS)
Mid Term Exam

Ethics at the Campus-C3 8

8.1 Respects for AU Rules and Regulations

8.2 Students Responsibility at the Campus
8.3 Examination Rules
8.4 Peaceful means of Conflict Resolution
http://test.aumc.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AU_Academic_Regulations.pdf

Final Project to be decided

Business Ethics-C2-C3 Quiz-3 9

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Quiz 3 (Rubric)

Criteria Qualify
Identification of Excellent Poor
correct choice (Student picks (Student picks incorrect option)
correct option)

9.1 Business Ethics and Values

9.2 Islamic Principles in Business
9.3 Common Misconduct in Organizations
9.4 Common Causes of Unethical Behaviors

Engineering Ethics –C2-C3 10

10.1 PEC Code of Conduct for Engineers

https://www.pec.org.pk/code_of_conduct.aspx
https://www.pec.org.pk/code_of_ethics.aspx

10.2 Society and Technology

10.3 Rules of Practice and Professional Obligations

Environment Ethics-C3 Assignment-4 11

Assignment 4 (Rubric)

Criteria Qualify (Poor)

(Excellent)
1. Highlight the The assignment The assignment identifies lesser than four points.
issue of will identify all
termination of
certain species four points.
as it were for the
purpose of
human utilization
and greed.
2. Discuss
human action of
clearing rain
timberland and
pulverization of
natural assets.
3. Examine the
rules which are
drawn to ensure
the environment
and nature and
the causes of

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failure behind
them.
4. Discuss the
ethical
responsibilities
of human beings
in this regard.

11.1 Preservation and Conservation of Natural Resources

a) Water
b) Soil
c) Cleanliness of rivers , Streams, Beeches, Lakes &Mountains
11.2 Environmental Issues
a) Littering
b) Noise Pollution
c) Traffic Ethics ( Horns, Over Speeding, Change of lanes, Over Taking, Vehicle MOT,
Zebra Crossing, Laser Lights, Tinted Glass, Silencer, Laud Music)
d) Plantation

12-13
Professional Ethics C1-C3

Quiz 4 (Rubric)
Criteria Qualify
Identification of Excellent Poor
correct choice (Student picks (Student picks incorrect option)
correct option)

Workplace Ethics
12.1 Values at workplace
a) Morals
b) Integrity
c) Vision
d) Character
e) Laws
f) Dedication
g) Accountability of Responsibility
h) Punctuality
i) Cheating
j) Copying
k) Short cuts
l) Plagiarism and Self Plagiarism
m) Lying
n) Fabrication of Information
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o) Fabrication of Data
p) Fake News
q) Forgery
r) Tempering with results
s) Neutrality
t) Fair play
12.2 Workplace Ethical Issues:
a) Use of Cell Phones
b) Corruption and Nepotism
c) Ethical Decision Making
13.1 Solutions
a) Anti-discrimination policies
b) Anti-harassment policies (AU Harassment Cell)
http://test.aumc.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/AU_Academic_Regulations.pdf
Page#68
c) Safety Policies
13.2 Ethics of Care Conflict between Self and Others
a) Self: Transition from Selfishness to Responsibility
b) Goodness as Self Sacrifice: Transition from Goodness to Truth
c) Care as Universal Obligation: Transition from Self and Others Independence

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Academic Ethics-C1-C3 14

14.1 Academic Community Ethics (friendship, honesty, community, individual freedom, individual
responsibility and academic Integrity).
14.2 Models (Practice and discuss ethical decision making)
14.3 Principles of Community (Diverse, open, purposeful, Caring, Just, Disciplined, civility, honesty,
cooperation, professionalism & Celebrative)
14.4 Standards (Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Fair Dealing, Conflicts of Interest or
Commitment)
Research Ethics

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Ethical Issues in Pakistan-C3

15.1 Ethical Dilemmas in Pakistani Society (Case Studies, Survey, Research work)

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Project C3 Final Project Submission/Presentation

Project (Rubric)
Criteria Qualify (Excellent) (Poor)

Following the Meeting the standards Poorly meeting the standards as required by the teacher
benchmarks as as required in letter
given by the teacher and spirit by the
concerned at the teacher
time

16.1 Community Service or credit on social welfare service of any kind

Blood Donation
Cleanliness of University and A Small Stream
Plantation
Seminar on Traffic Rules
Anti-Litter Campaign
Anti-Plastic Campaign
Anti-Ogling Campaign
Workshop on Minority Rights
(HEC’s Undergraduate Education Policy 2020. (e ) Emphasis on Creativity.

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Final Examination

Instructional Tools and Evaluation Methods:

The instructor will assess student's performance through a number of evaluation methods that include
homework, class quizzes, Q/A sessions, assignments, mid-term, and final examinations.

Course Assessment and Evaluation:

Quizzes 10%
Homework or Assignments 05%
Project 05
Mid Term Examination 35%
Final Examination 45 %

Final Grades:

An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale.

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INTERVA 95 - 90 - 85 - 80 - 75 - 70 - 65 - 60 -
0 - <60
L 100 <95 <90 <85 <80 <75 <70 <65
POINTS 4.00 3.75 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0

LETTER
A+ A B+ B C+ C D+ D F
GRADE

Grading Policy:
Quiz Policy: The quizzes will be announced and students will be given nearly 20 minutes for each
Quiz.

semester.
Assignment Policy: In order to develop comprehensive understanding of the subject, assignments will
be given. Late assignments will not be accepted / graded. All assignments will count towards the total
(No ‘best-of’ policy). The students are advised to do the assignment themselves. Copying of
assignments is highly discouraged and violations will be dealt seriously by referring any occurrences to
the disciplinary committee. The questions in the assignment are meant to be challenging to give
students confidence and extensive knowledge about the subject matter and enable them to prepare for
the exams.
Plagiarism: AU maintains a zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. While collaboration in this
course is highly encouraged, you must ensure that you do not claim other people’s work/ ideas as your
own. Plagiarism occurs when the words, ideas, assertions, theories, figures, images, programming
codes of others are presented as your own work. You must cite and acknowledge all sources of
information in your assignments. Failing to comply with the AU plagiarism policy will lead to strict
penalties including zero marks in assignments and referral to the academic coordination office for
disciplinary action.

Prepared By

Ms Salma Razzaq Mr M Anwar VFM

Mr Aziz ullah Kakar Ms Gul e Ayesha VFM

______________________

Ms. Samina Batool Shah

Incharge Humanities
Approved by:

___________________

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Dr. Uzma Masroor

Chair
Department of Humanities,
Education & Psychology

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