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VISION

Mapúa shall be among the best universities in the world.

MISSION

1. The University shall provide a learning environment in order for its students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally competitive.
2. The University shall engage in publishable and/or economically viable research, development and innovation.
3. The University shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

1 2 3
Within five years after graduation, graduates of the_______ Engineering program should have:
1. undertaken, singly or in teams, projects that show ability to solve problems in ______ Engineering   
or related fields
2. had substantial involvement in projects that take into consideration safety, health, environmental   
concerns and the public welfare, partly through adherence to required codes and laws
3. demonstrated professional success via promotions and/or positions of increasing responsibility 
4. demonstrated life-long learning via progress toward completion of an advanced degree, professional   
development / continuing education courses, or industrial training courses
5. exhibited professional behavior and attitude in practice of _______ Engineering or related fields  
6. initiated and implemented actions toward the improvement of practice of ______ Engineering or   
related fields

Program Educational Objectives

ABET Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
 
engineering, science, and mathematics
2 An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of
 
public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences  
4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed
judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental,     
and societal contexts
5 An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a
 
collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6 An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use
 
engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.    

Program Educational Objectives

PTC and CHED Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
A An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering  
B An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret from data  
C An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs  
D An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams  
E An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems  
F An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility   
G An ability to communicate effectively  
H The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in the global and societal
  
context
I A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning 
J A knowledge of contemporary issues   
K An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice  
L Knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a

team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
M Understand at least one specialized field of _________ engineering practice    
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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: GED107

2. Course Title: ETHICS

3. Pre-requisite: NONE

4. Co-requisite: NONE

5. Credit: 3 Units

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.

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

Course Outcomes Student Outcomes* Student Outcomes*

After completing the ABET PTC and CHED
course, the student must 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a b c d e f g h i j k l
be able to:
Module 1
1. Understand meta-
ethical principles, describe
moral experiences, and
I I D R D D D D D
differentiate moral and
non-moral actions and
problems
Module 2
2. Understand, critique,
and use ethical
frameworks and principles R R D D D D D D D
to make sound ethical
judgments
Module 3 :
3. Understand the value of
ethical character formation
D D D D D D D D D
and its implications to the
common good
*Level: I – Introduced; R – Reinforced; D – Demonstrate
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8. Course Coverage
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TLA AT
Week Topics Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous Blended Sync-Async Ubiquitous CO
Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online Fully Online
In-Person Online (SA FO) (UB FO) In-Person Online (SA FO) (UB FO)
Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS AND MORALITY
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1.1: Foundations of
Morality
a. Early Discussions of
Morality
b. The Realm of Morality:
Moral VS Non-moral actions
*Acts of Man VS Human
Acts
*Elements of Voluntary and
Deliberate Actions
Thesis: “All human acts are
moral acts and therefore
subject to morality and moral
evaluation.”
*Video
Materials: * Discussion Lecture
1 Foundations of Morality: 1.2 *Video Lecture
Agency pp.3-5 *Video Lecture Uploaded BB
* Online
1.4 Autonomy * Guided Assignment/ CO1
Reading * Online Reading
pp. 10-11 Discovery Seatwork
November Material Material
(Collaborative *Discussion Board Assignment/ Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
23-28,2020 The Ethics Toolkit: A Approach) Seatwork Assignment/ Assignment/
Compendium of Ethical * BB Collab/ MS Seatwork Seatwork
Concepts Teams Lecture and
and Methods Discussion
Author: Julian Baggi
Link:https://bookshelf.vitalso
urce.com/#/books/97814443
26734

Supplemental Materials:
*Ethics Defined: Moral Agent
Link: https://bit.ly/3d3urjk

*The Ethical Dilemma of

Self-Driving Car
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1.2: Moral Theories

a. Universalism

*Thesis: There are moral

absolutes.

b. Moral Relativism

Thesis: Morality is relative to

the individual.

Materials:

Chapter 1 : Relative Ethics

or Universal Ethics? *Video Lecture
2 pp: 9-12 *Video
*Guided Lecture *Video Lecture
Ethics: The Basics Discussion * Online Reading Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
Material Assignment/
December Author: John Mizzoni
Seatwork
Assignment/ Assignment/ Assignment/ CO1
* Online Seatwork Seatwork Seatwork
Link:https://bookshelf.vitalso Reading *Discussion Board
* BB Collab/ MS
2-5,2020 urce.com/#/books/97811191 Material
Teams Lecture and
5070 Discussion

Supplemental Materials:

Metaethics:
Link: https://bit.ly/3ejqzuO

Relativism, Absolutism, and

Universalism
Link: https://bit.ly/2M1D5CJ

Moral Absolutism
Link: https://bit.ly/3eiJ1Ds

Moral Relativism
Link: https://bit.ly/2AYOH7v
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3: Moral Theories 2

c. Hedonism

*Thesis: Moral actions are

driven by pursuit of pleasure.

d. Egoism

*Thesis: Moral actions are

driven by pursuit of self-
interest.

Materials:
*Video Lecture
*Video
pp. 71-75 *Guided Lecture
3 The Ethics Toolkit: A Discussion
*Video Lecture
* Online Reading
Compendium of Ethical
*Group Material
Concepts and * Online * Online Reading
December MethodsAuthor: Julian Discussion Reading
Quiz BB Quiz BB Quiz BB Quiz CO1
Material
Baggini Material
7-12,2020 Link:
*BB Collab/ MS *Discussion Board
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
Teams Lecture
com/#/books/978144432673
and Discussion
4

Supplemental Materials:

Hedonism:
Links: https://bit.ly/3d1FPfk,
https://bit.ly/36sux18,
https://bit.ly/2ZvsZCh

Egoism:
Links: https://bit.ly/2X0cFIc,
https://bit.ly/2zsSjOv
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e. Emotivism
*Thesis: Morality is simply an
expression of one’s
preferences and emotions.

Materials:

pp. 216-219

Chapter 13: Ayer and

Emotivism
Cengage Advantage Ethics:
Discovering Right and
Wrong

Author: Louis Pojman

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978130585678
3

Supplemental Materials:
A.J Ayer's Emotivism
Link: https://bit.ly/3eh00pM
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1.4: Moral Dilemmas

a. What constitutes a moral

dilemma?

Materials:

Moral Dilemmas by Terrance

McConnell
Stanford Encyclopedia of
Philosophy

Link:
https://plato.stanford.edu/ent
ries/moral-dilemmas/ *Guided *Video Lecture
Discussion *Video Lecture
4 *Video Lecture
*Group * Online Reading
b. Ethical Reasoning and Discussion * Online Material
Arguments * Online Reading
December Reading Material Exam BB Exam BB Exam BB Exam CO1
*Case study and Material
Example of classic, modern, analysis
14-19,2020 and everyday moral *BB Collab/ MS *Discussion Board
dilemmas Teams Lecture and
Discussion
pp. 9-11

Materials:

Ethics: Theory and

Contemporary Issues

Author: Barbara MacKinnon

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978130516284
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Module 2: NORMATIVE ETHICS AND POSITIONS

2.1: Utilitarianism

• Development of the
Theory: From J. Bentham to
J.S. Mill
• Utility as the ultimate good

• Act Utilitarianism
• Rule Utilitarianism *YouTube
• Criticisms *Guided Videos *YouTube Videos
• Case/Moral Dilemma Discussion *YouTube Videos
5 *Pre-Recorded *Pre-Recorded
*Group Lecture Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
Discussion Materials Lecture Materials Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
Material: *Online Reading Assignment/
Jan. *Case study and *Online Materials *Online Reading Seatwork
Assignment/ Assignment/ Assignment/ CO2
Materials Seatwork Seatwork Seatwork
Chapter 7: Utilitarianism analysis Reading
pp. 93-111 Materials *BB Collab/ MS
4-10,2021
Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
Cengage Advantage Ethics: Discussion
Discovering Right and
Wrong

Author: Louis Pojman

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978130585678
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2.2: Deontological Ethics

• Duty as the ultimate good

• Human dignity and

Autonomy
• Hypothetical VS
Categorical Imperative
• Ethical actions as
categorical imperatives
• Kantian Formulations
(Univesalizability, Humanity, *YouTube
Kingdom of Ends) *Guided Videos *YouTube Videos
Discussion *YouTube Videos
*Pre-Recorded
6 • Criticisms • *Pre-Recorded
Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
*Group Lecture
Case/Moral Dilemma Lecture Materials
Discussion Materials *Online Reading Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
Jan. Material: Materials *Online Reading Quiz
Assessment Assessment Assessment
CO2
*Case study and *Online
Reading Materials
analysis
11-5,2021 Chapter 8: Kant and Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Deontological Theories Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
Discussion
pp. 113-132

Cengage Advantage Ethics:

Discovering Right and
Wrong

Author: Louis Pojman

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978130585678
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*YouTube
7 *Guided Videos *YouTube Videos
*YouTube Videos
Discussion
*Pre-Recorded *Pre-Recorded
*Group Lecture Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
January Discussion Materials Lecture Materials Uploaded Uploaded Uploaded
Critical Comparison of *Online Reading Assignment/
Utilitarianism and Materials *Online Reading Seatwork
Assignment/ Assignment/ Assignment/ CO2
*Case study and *Online Seatwork Seatwork Seatwork
18-23, Deontological Ethics Reading Materials
analysis
Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
2021 Discussion
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2.3: Contractarian Ethics

• The State of Nature

• Hobbes' and Locke's Social
Contract Theory
• Rawls' Equality, Liberty,
and the Original Position
• Rawls' Justice as Fairness *YouTube
*Guided *YouTube Videos
8 Discussion
Videos
*YouTube Videos
• Criticisms *Pre-Recorded
• Case/Moral Dilemma *Pre-Recorded
*Group Lecture Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
January Discussion Materials Lecture Materials
Material: *Online Reading
Materials *Online Reading Exam BB Exam BB Exam BB Exam CO2
*Case study and *Online
25-30, Chapter 4: Social Contract analysis Reading Materials
Ethics Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
2021 pp. 66-80 Discussion

Ethics: The Basics

Author: John Mizzoni

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978111915070
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Module 3: APPLIED ETHICS: MODERN-DAY MORAL PROBLEMS
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3.1: Virtue Ethics

• Aristotle’s Nicomachean
Ethics
• Voluntary Actions, Choice,
and Deliberation• The
Contemplative Life as the
Good Life *YouTube
9 • Telos *Guided Videos *YouTube Videos
*YouTube Videos
• Eudaimonia as the Highest Discussion
*Pre-Recorded *Pre-Recorded
Good Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
*Group Lecture
Feb. • Virtue/Arete
Discussion Materials Lecture Materials Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
*Online Reading Assignment/
Materials *Online Reading Seatwork
Assignment/ Assignment/ Assignment/ CO3
*Case study and *Online Seatwork Seatwork Seatwork
1-6, Material: analysis Reading Materials
Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Chapter 2: Virtue Ethics Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
2021 pp. 24-40 Discussion

Ethics: The Basics

Author: John Mizzoni

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978111915070
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3.2: St. Thomas Aquinas’

Natural Law

• Tenets of the Natural Law

• Moral and Cardinal Virtues

• Criticisms *YouTube
10 • Case/Moral Dilemma
*Guided Videos *YouTube Videos
Discussion *YouTube Videos
*Pre-Recorded *Pre-Recorded
Material: *Group Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
Feb. Discussion
Lecture
Materials Lecture Materials Quiz
*Online Reading Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
Chapter 3: Natural Law Materials *Online Reading Assessment Assessment Assessment
CO3
Ethics *Case study and *Online
8-13, pp. 43-60 analysis Reading Materials
Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Ethics: The Basics Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
2021 Author: John Mizzoni Discussion

Link:
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.
com/#/books/978111915070
1
*YouTube
11 Application of the tenets and Videos *YouTube Videos
*YouTube Videos
principles of Virtue Ethics *Pre-Recorded
*Pre-Recorded
and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Lecture Materials *Pre-Recorded
Feb Natural Law in the Philippine *Case study and Lecture
Materials Lecture Materials
Context analysis *Online Reading Uploaded BB Uploaded BB Uploaded BB
Materials *Online Reading Exam
Assessment Assessment Assessment
CO3
*Online
15-20, *Debate Reading Materials
Materials *BB Collab/ MS
Teams Lecture and *Discussion Board
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9. 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.

10. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

General Component - 70%

Professional Component - 30%

11. Textbooks

A. METIS (Mapua E-Text Infinity Solution)

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.

B. Others
None

12. Other References and Educational Resources

A. METIS (Mapua E-Text Infinity Solution)

B. Others

Ethics Defined: Moral Agent

Link: https://bit.ly/3d3urjk

The Ethical Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars

Link: https://bit.ly/2LUOHrt

Hedonism:
Links: https://bit.ly/3d1FPfk, https://bit.ly/36sux18, https://bit.ly/2ZvsZCh

Egoism:
Links: https://bit.ly/2X0cFIc, https://bit.ly/2zsSjOv

A.J Ayer's Emotivism
Link: https://bit.ly/3eh00pM

Moral Dilemmas by Terrance McConnell

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Link: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-dilemmas/
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13. Course Evaluation

Student performance will be rated based on the following:

Module 1

Assessment Tasks Weight Minimum Average for

Satisfactory
Performance
Assignment 15% 10.5%
CO 1 Seatwork 20% 14.0%
Quiz 30% 21.0%
Exam 35% 24.5%
Total 100% 70%

Module 2

Assessment Tasks Weight Minimum Average for

Satisfactory
Performance
Assignment 15% 10.5%
CO 1 Seatwork 20% 14.0%
Quiz 30% 21.0%
Exam 35% 24.5%
Total 100% 70%

Module 3

Assessment Tasks Weight Minimum Average for

Satisfactory
Performance
Assignment 15% 10.5%
CO 3 Seatwork 20% 14.0%
Quiz 30% 21.0%
Exam 35% 24.5%
Total 100% 70%

The module grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:

0.00 – 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 – 92.00 1.50
76.00 – 78.99 2.50 93.00 – 96.99 1.25
79.00 – 83.99 2.25 97.00 – 1.00 1.00

The module grade average will be the weighted average of the module grades based on the credit units
of each module:
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The course grade will be determined from the module grade average using the table below:

Module Grade Average

Course Grade
(MGA)
1.0 ≤ MGA ≤ 1.10 1.0
1.10 < MGA ≤ 1.40 1.25
1.40 < MGA ≤ 1.60 1.5
1.60 < MGA ≤ 1.85 1.75
1.85 < MGA ≤ 2.10 2.0
2.10 < MGA ≤ 2.40 2.25
2.40 < MGA ≤ 2.60 2.5
2.60 < MGA ≤ 2.85 2.75
2.85 < MGA ≤ 3.0 3.0
IP IP
5.00 5.00

14. Other Course Policies

a. Attendance
According to CHED policy, total number of absences by the students should not be more than
20% of the total number of meetings or 9 hrs for a three-unit-course. Students incurring more
than 9 hours of unexcused absences automatically gets a failing grade regardless of class
standing

b. Guided Learning Output

Guided learning outputs through various worksheets in each clusters of topics are assigned to
the students. Problems encountered in the worksheets will be discussed in class.

c. Written Examination
There will be 1 written examinations covering the four intended COs. Students will be given three
(3) chances to take the exam (but with different point credit) and the highest score will be
considered. At the end of each take the solutions to the problems will be discussed. In the first
take a 100% equivalent score will be credited; 80% on the second take; and only 70% on the third
and last take. After each take, the grade of the students will be calculated and once they are
satisfied with their grade they have the option to not to take the other scheduled exam.

d. Course Portfolio
Selected guided learning outputs and examinations are to be compiled and collected before the
end of the term. The selection is based on statistical data gathering (lowest, median, highest).
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Approved by: Digitally signed by Ma. Eliza S.
Torres Revision Date: Effectivity Date:
Date: 2020.11.23 11:25:07 +08'00'

MA. ELIZA S. TORRES November 2020 Q2 AY 2020-2021

Humanities Cluster Department Chair

Guided learning outputs and examinations with marks lowest, median, and highest must be
photocopied and must be given back to the instructor for course portfolio keeping.

e. Language of Instruction
Lectures, discussion, and documentation will be in English. Written and spoken work may receive
a lower mark if it is, in the opinion of the instructor, deficient in English.

f. Dress and Grooming Codes

All of us have been instructed on the Dress and Grooming Codes of the University.

g. Academic Integrity Policy

It is the student’s responsibility to refrain from infractions of academic integrity, from conduct that
may lead to suspicion of such infractions, and from conduct that aids others in such infractions.
Any of the following sanctions may be imposed to any student who is found guilty of committing
online academic dishonesty:
a. Failed mark in the course.
b. Suspension for a period of less than one term, with or without community service.
c. Suspension for a period of one term or more, with or without community service.
d. Non-readmission to the University.
e. Dismissal from the University.
f. Expulsion.

The following are considered academic dishonesty:

1. Using another MyMapua email address to login to any platform (such as BlackBoard and
Coursera) with or without permission.
2. Asking or hiring someone else to do their exams, homework, Coursera course, papers, projects
or other academic requirements.
3. Recording and saving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys for distribution.
4. Receiving copies of exam questions or answers, or answer keys to an exam from someone
who has already taken it.
5. Plagiarizing or the unethical act of stealing the thoughts of another without proper citation or
reference, acquiring information from the Internet without acknowledging the author, copying
from another student’s work without permission and submitting it as own work.
6. Massive, pre-meditated, organized online cheating using instant messaging/email during a quiz
or exam.
7. Any form of dishonesty in peer-reviewed assignments/submissions (e.g. Coursera peer-graded
submissions).
8. Engaging in any activities that will dishonestly improve results, or dishonestly improve or
damage the results of others.
9. Any other form of dishonesty or cheating in any assessment or course requirement.

All students who will violate the Academic Integrity Policy of the university will be given zero mark
for the exam or for the activity, and will be given a failing grade for the course. He or she will also
be referred to the Prefect of Discipline for appropriate sanction.

h. Consultation Schedule

Consultation schedules with the Professor are posted outside the Department of Arts and Letters
Faculty room and in the School’s web-page (http://arts-letters.mapua.edu.ph/). It is
recommended that the student first set an appointment to confirm the instructor’s availability.
 Course Code and Title

GED107
ETHICS
Curriculum:
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AY 2020-2021
Prepared by:
Approved by: Digitally signed by Ma. Eliza S.
Torres Revision Date: Effectivity Date:
Date: 2020.11.23 11:25:28 +08'00'

MA. ELIZA S. TORRES November 2020 Q2 AY 2020-2021

Humanities Cluster Department Chair

i. Appeal system

All appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week after
the return of the assessed student work.

In case the student is not satisfied, no later than one week after the decision of the faculty has
been made, he can elevate the appeal to the program chair or dean in case there is no program
chair. The decision of the program chair or dean is final. The faculty must abide with the moderated
decision of the program chair or dean.

15. Course Materials to be Provided to Students

15.1. Syllabus

16. Committee Members

1. Wilna R. Bantay
2. Geraldine L. Canlas
3. Marilou C. Evangelista
4. Concordia Marie Lagasca-Hiloma (Professor-in-Charge)
5. Christine Carmela R. Ramos