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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

VISION
Malayan Colleges Mindanao shall be a school of global standards and of great significance locally and beyond.
MISSION
A. The institute shall provide a learning environment for the students to acquire the attributes that will make them globally competitive & locally in-demand.
B. The institute shall engage in cutting edge and economically viable research, development and innovation that is relevant locally and beyond.
C. The institute shall provide state-of-the-art solutions to problems of industries and communities locally and beyond.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

Three years after graduation, graduates of Engineering Programs shall: A B C
1. Have technical skills and professional qualifications to become competent engineers who can support the /
industry, academe and government;
2. Collaborate and innovate in the field, leading or participating in efforts to address social, technical, ethical and /
business challenges; and
3. Engage in life-long learning and professional development / /

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO)

At the end of the program, graduates of Engineering Programs are expected to: 1 2 3
a. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve complex engineering problems; / /
b. Design and conduct experiments , as well as to analyze and interpret data; /
c. Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, / /
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with the
standards;
d. Function effectively on multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams that establish goals, plan tasks, and meet / /
deadlines;
e. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems ; /

f. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering practice; /

g. Ability to communicate effectively; /
h. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic , environmental and societal context /
i. Recognize the need for additional knowledge and engage in lifelong learning; / /
j. Knowledge of contemporary issues; /
k. Apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; /
l. Demonstrate knowledge of engineering and management principles as a member and leader of a team, to /
manage projects and in a multi-disciplinary environment
m. Design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that include people, materials, information, /
equipment and energy

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE : HUM039
COURSE TITLE : ETHICS
PRE-REQUISITE : None
CO-REQUISITE : None
CREDIT UNIT(S) : Three (3) units
CLASS SCHEDULE : 3 hours per week

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Ethics deals with the principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in interactions with the
environment and other shared resources. 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 behavior in modern society at the level of individual, society, and
interaction with the environment.

COURSE OUTCOMES

THINKING SKILLS
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
CO1: Demonstrate an understanding of ethics in human behavior across the individual and society. Understanding
CO2: Apply the framework of ethics through different moral cases and situations. Applying
CO3: Analyze and Evaluate the different ethical standards explained across different theories, disciplines, and Analyzing
principles. Evaluating

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COURSE MAPPING

COURSE PROGRAM a b c d E f g h I j k l m
OUTCOMES
CO1 P
CO2 P
CO3 P
Levels: Learning, Practice, Opportunity

CONCEPT MAP

ETHICS

introduces to

Introduction to Ethical and Moral Theories and Disciplines

leads
Ethicsto Judgments of Ethics

leads to leads to leads to

c c

Essays
Quizzes Concept Map Activity Quizzes, Case Analysis
Moral Decision-Making
produces Activity produces

produces
Competencies Competencies
(intellectual and knowledge- (understanding, analytical ,
Competencies evaluating skills)
based skills)
(critical thinking, logical
reasoning skills)
COURSE COVERAGE

CO MEDIATING OUTCOMES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS

Review the MCM Vision,
Mission and Core Values in
relation to the Course
Outcomes (M011).
CO1
Differentiate ethics from
morality and how these
concepts affect one’s
decision making. (MO12).
ACTIVITIES
1. Recognize the MCM Vision and Mission, • Video Presentation Self-Introduction
Course goals, policies, and guidelines. • Quick Wrap-Around Q&A- Personal Narrative
2. Explain the importance of the course in MCM Mission, Vision and
achieving the MCM culture of excellence Core Values
and relevance.
3. Understand the meaning of ethics and its • Slide Presentation
philosophical connection. • Video Presentation Essay
4. Distinguish and assess the value of ethics • BBL Module Quiz
and morality in humanity.

Recognize and determine
moral and ethical values
that affect decision-making
in different cases and
situations. (MO13)
5. Recognize different ethical values of people • BBL Module Essay
in relation to moral behavior. • Slide Presentation
6. Identify different moral values that affect • Video Presentation
decision making in the society. • Reading Materials

Explore the relevance of
ethics towards culture and
society. (MO14)
CO2
7. Articulate what culture means. • BBL Module Concept Map
8. Recognize and appreciate differences in • Reading Materials
moral behavior in different cultures. • Slide Presentation
9. Distinguish the implication of cultural and
religious beliefs towards ethical behavior.

Understand the stages and
process of moral
development. (MO15)
10. Recall defining moments in moral • BBL Module Quiz
formation. • Slide Presentation Concept Map
11. Explain the relationship between individual • Video Presentation
acts and character.
12. ldentify each stage of moral development.
13. Reflect on one's personal moral character
development.

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CO MEDIATING OUTCOMES
Analyze the process of
moral decision making and
the morality of human acts.
(MO16)
Recognize the concept and
implications of Virtue
Ethics that affect moral
decisions. (M017)
Recognize the concept and
implications of Divine
Command Theory that
affect moral decisions.
(MO18)
Understand the concept
and implications of the
Ethical Theory of Natural
Law. (MO19).
CO3
Understand the concept
and implications of the
Theory of Ethical
Relativism. (MO20)
Recognize the concept and
implications of the Ethical
Theory of Utilitarianism.
(MO21)
Understand the concept
and implications of the
Deontological Ethical
Theory. (MO22)
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INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS
ACTIVITIES
14. Recognize the process involve in moral • BBL Module Essay
decision making. • Slide Presentation Vlog
15. Outline the significance of sentiment, • Video Presentation
reason, and will when making moral and • Group Activity
ethical evaluations.
16. Reflect on the morality of human acts that
affects ethical behavior.
17. Understand and define Virtue Ethics. • BBL Module Quiz
18. Appreciate the value of Nicomedian ethics • Film Viewing
to people and society. • Reading Materials
19. Assess when to use Virtue ethics. • Role Play Activity
20. Apply virtue ethics in moral cases and
situations.
21. Understand the pros and cons of virtue
ethics that affect moral decisions.
22. Analyze ethical cases and situations using
Virtue ethics.
23. Understand and define Divine Command • BBL Module Position Paper
Theory. • Slide Presentation Quiz
24. Appreciate the value of DCT in the society • Group Discussion
and culture.
25. Assess the pros and cons of DCT.
26. Apply DCT in moral cases and situations,
27. Analyze ethical situations using the DCT.
28. Differentiate DCT to other theories and
disciplines.
29. Apply DCT to one's moral decisions.
30. Understand and define Christian Ethics.
31. Appreciate the relevance of DCT in
religion, culture, and society
• BBL Module Critique Paper
32. Understand and define Natural law theory. • Slide Presentation Quiz
33. Appreciate the value of Natural law in • Video Presentation
relation to ethics. • Class Reporting
34. Assess when to use Natural law.
35. Understand the pros and cons of Natural
law that can affect moral decisions.
36. Analyze ethical cases and situations using
Virtue ethics.
37. Understand and define Cultural Relativism. • BBL Module Position Paper
38. Appreciate the value of Cultural Relativism • Slide Presentation Quiz
in relation to ethics. • Video Presentation Essay
39. Assess when to use Relativism ethics. • Class Reporting
40. Understand the pros and cons of Ethical
relativism that can affect moral decisions.
41. Analyze ethical cases and situations using
Ethical relativism.
42. Understand and define Utilitarianism. • BBL Module Critique Paper
43. Appreciate the value of Utilitarianism to • Slide Presentation Quiz
people and society. • Video Presentation
44. Assess when to use Utilitarianism. • Debate
45. Apply Utilitarianism in moral cases and
situations.
46. Understand the pros and cons of
Utilitarianism that affect moral decisions.
47. Analyze ethical cases and situations using
Utilitarianism ethics.
48. Understand and define Duty ethics. • BBL Module Position Paper
49. Appreciate the value of Deontological • Slide Presentation Quiz
theory to people and society. • Video Presentation
50. Assess when to use Duty ethics. • Class Reporting
51. Apply Deontological ethical theory in moral
cases and situations.
52. Understand the pros and cons of Duty
ethics that affect moral decisions.
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CO MEDIATING OUTCOMES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES TEACHING LEARNING ASSESSMENT TASKS

Explore different ethical
CO2 issues present in the
society. (MO23)
ACTIVITIES
53. Recognize different ethical issues present • BBL Module Term Paper
to society. • Slide Presentation
54. Explain the prevalence and effects of • Video Presentation
ethical issues in the individual and to • Debate
society. • Group Activity
55. identify the risks and danger involved in
ethical issues that affects moral behavior.
56. Reflect on solutions to ethical issues
present to society.

Course Policy:
APPEAL SYSTEM
All appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week after the return of the assessed
student's work. In case the student is not satisfied, no later than one week after the decision of the faculty has been made,
he/she can elevate the appeal to the cluster head or dean in case there is no cluster head. The decision of the cluster head or
dean is final. The faculty must abide by the moderated decision of the cluster head or dean.

TEXTBOOK (CLIR)
Ambong Fernandez (2012). Ethics: Basic Concepts Theories & Cases
Ambong Fernandez (2006). Ethics for Today’s Inquiring Filipinos
Ocampo, Ma. Liza Ruth A. Ethics Primer: A Young Person’s Guide to Moral Reasoning. Vibal Group, Inc. 2018.
Bulaong Jr., Oscar G. et.al. Ethics: Foundations of Moral Valuation. Manila: Rex Book Store. 2018.
Palean, E., Nazario, M., Descartin, lK., Mendoza, BA., Valero, JB. Ethics: Exploring Moral philosophy (2019). Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
Fernandez, A., Cayogyog, A. Ethics for the New GE Curriculum. Mutya Publishing House. 2018.

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REFERENCES (Online Sources)

Collins, S., Barlette, R. (2011) Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. Chicago University Press. Freedman, E. (2008).
The Modern Scholar: Feminism and the Future of Women. Recorded Books.
Hasnass, J. The Normative Theories of Business Ethics. Business Ethics Quarterly 8.1 (1998). 19-42.
lvanhoe, P. (2001). Readings on Classical Chinese Philosophy. New York. Seven Bridges Press.
Mill, J. (1998) Utilitarianism and Other Essays. New York Oxford Publishing.
Kant, l. (2005) Moral law: The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals Routledge
Donald, R. A Conceptual Model of Corporate Moral Development. Journal of Business Ethics 10 (799U.273-284.
Tabotabo., Corpus, R. (2011) Standards of Human Conduct: Ethics for Filipinos. Mindshapers Company Inc.
Thierox, J., Krasemann, K. (2018). Ethics: Theory and Practice. Quezon City. Mind Mover Publishing.
Walter, J., Shannon, T. (2005). Contemporary lssues in Bioethics. New York. Rowman and Littlefield.
Warburton, N. (2006) Philosophy : The Classics 3rd Ed. Routledge

OTHER COURSE POLICIES

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English is the medium of instruction. Lectures, discussions, and documentation will be in English. Code switching is highly discouraged and the
use of other languages aside from English in communicating and in presenting course works will be a valid ground for demerits in that given
exercise.

ATTENDANCE
Per Section 1551 of CHED’s Manual of Regulations for Private Educational Institutions, a student who has incurred absences more than twenty
percent (20%) of the total number of school days shall not be given credit to the course regardless of class standing. For further provisions of
the said policy, please refer to the MCM Student Catalogue.

HOMEWORK, WRITTEN REPORTS AND REACTION PAPERS

All homework and other assigned coursework must be submitted on time.

COURSE PORTFOLIO
All exercises and requirements for the course are to be completed and compiled as part of the portfolio. The same must be made available for
inspection by the adviser and coordinator whenever necessary.

INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
Whenever necessary, faculty members may schedule Blackboard Collaborate classes or post additional activities on the LMS to facilitate
student attainment of outcomes. Students are also encouraged to set an appointment with their instructors for face-to-face or online
consultation. Discussion boards and course messaging are available on the LMS for post-class discussions to help facilitate the learners’
understanding of course coverage.

HONOR, DRESS, AND GROOMING CODE

Other provisions stipulated in the MCM Student Catalogue will be enforced in and out of the classroom. Students who have violated the dress
code policy and other related offenses will not be permitted to attend classes without being cleared by the Student Affairs Office or the
Guidance Office.

COURSE DESIGNERS

Cedric Joseph R. Mandap

cjrmandap@mcm.edu.ph

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