COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: GECS08 Course Title: ETHICS Pre-requisite: NONE Credits Units 3
Course Description: Ethics deals with principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in 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 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.

The course is organized according to the three (3) main elements of the moral experience: (a) agent, including context
– cultural, communal, and environmental; (b) the act; and (c) reason or framework (for the act).

UNIVERSITY VISION
A leading Higher Education Institution that prepares visionary and ethical leaders who shall create a positive impact to society.

UNIVERSITY MISSION
Universidad de Manila is committed to provide equal opportunities by developin the learners’ knowledge, skills, and values, through
quality education and dynamic technology-driven systems, in a diverse yet inclusive environment fo learning, research, and community
engagement..
CORE VALUES
• E – Ethics and Integrity
• Q – Quality and Excellence
• U – Unity and Collaboration
• A – Achievement and Passion
• L – Leadership and Innovation
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES VISION
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) envisions to create a balance between the body, soul, and spirit among the youth of Manila and
shall help build a livable community.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES MISSION
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) commissions to provide students with liberal education that promotes social awareness and
involvement and by introducing them to basic and advanced scientific academic pursuits.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES OBJECTIVES

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) aims to EDUCATE THE HEARTS AND MINDS through
1. Exposure of the students to the realities of life that may encourage them to become versatile members of the community.
2. Inculcation of values that may transform students into ones who are imbued with deep sense of brotherly concern.
3. Harnessing students’ potentials through aesthetic and scientific pursuits, and
4. Contributing towards the attainment of a strong economy and global recognition.

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUTE ATTRIBUTES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

UDM Graduate Attributes Institutional Graduate Attributes and Learning Outcomes
A UDM Graduate Shall:
1. Professional Competence Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental knowledge and skills
required for effective professional practice in the field of specialization.
2. Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to discipline-related
problems
3. Productivity Contribute to city and nation-building and development through application of new
technology
4. Communication Skills Apply effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
5. Interpersonal Skills Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
6. Collaboration Allows team members to solve problems together, thus expediting the process of
finishing a task
7. Research-minded Display skills to assess and apply its insights effectively and the ability to identify
appropriate sources of evidence and interpret potentially complex and conflicting
findings in appropriate specific practice settings
8. Lifelong Learning Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development and in professional
practice excellence
 9. Social and Ethical Responsibility Holds personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent with Filipino family
values, industry-desired values and global citizen values
10. Nationalism Serves others willingly as a way towards contributing a nation building and participates
in influencing public policy towards the promotion of just society

PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of the need to keep abreast of the developments in the specific field of practice.
(PQF level 6 descriptor)
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
4. Recognize/practice professional, social and ethical responsibility
5. Appreciate Filipino Historical and Cultural Heritage (based on RA 7722)
6. Apply Social Science Concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues;
7. Design and execute social science research using appropriate approaches and methods
8. Practice professional and ethical standards in the fields of social science and communication
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Differentiate between moral and non-moral problems
2. Describe what a moral experience is as it happens in different levels of human existence
3. Explain the influence of Filipino culture on the way students look at moral experiences and solve moral dilemmas
4. Describe the elements of moral development and moral experience
Skills
1. Use ethical frameworks or principles to analyze moral experiences
2. Make sound ethical judgments based on principles, facts, and the stakeholders affected
 Values
1. Develop sensitivity to the common good
2. Understand and internalize the principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in
interaction with the environment and other shared resources.

Student Intended Learning Content Teaching-Learning Strategies Assessment

Outcomes (SILO)
Asynchronous Synchronous

F/F Virtual

Recall the “Rules” and COURSE ORIENTATION Individual Written Task

“Regulations” that students Mini-Lecture: 40-minute
ought to abide Directed Google Homework that requires
Learning Why rules are Meet students to pay close
Philosophy Recollection
Reflect the importance in (Module important to attention to school and
obeying “RULES” Readings) social beings? Socratic community rules experienced
Articulate the nature and Method in daily life. Evaluate these
importance of Philosophy rules.

(Week 1) The Allegory of the Cave

Readings
Explain the meaning of Ethics and ETHICS AND MORALITY Student 40-minute
Morality Activity: Google Collaborative Task
The Imperatives of Ethics Directed Share your Meet
Practice the significance of Ethics Blog on the Imperatives of
(person, society and world at large. Why Study Ethics? Learning moral
(Module experience. Socratic Ethics
Recognize and recall a moral Readings) When do you Method
experience say that it is a
moral
(Week 2) experience?
Understand the nature of Directed Lecture - 40-minute
Human Act HUMAN ACTS VS ACTS OF Learning Discussion Google
Categorize the distinction (Module Difference Meet Individual Written Task
MAN
between Human Act and Act of Readings) between A Case Analysis
Elements, Impediments and
Man Analysis human act Lecture
(Week 3) and act of Discussion A Graphic Presentation
man

Presenting the difference MORAL AND NON-MORAL Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
between Moral Standards and STANDARDS Learning Discussion Google
Non-Moral Standards Moral, Amoral, Immoral (Module Difference Meet
Readings) between Picture Analysis
(Week 4) moral A Socratic
standards Method
and non-
moral
standards
Bridging Axiology and Ethics Directed A Socratic 40-minute Individual Written Task
AXIOLOLOGICAL ETHICS Learning Method Google
Reflect the various concepts of (Module What makes Meet What makes man truly
Extrinsic Value
Happiness Readings) man truly happy?
Intrinsic Value
happy? A Socratic Compose 1 -Page Reflection
Highlight the importance of Moral Value
Paper (Personal Values)
moral principles in one’s life Method
Social Experiment
(Week 5)
Video Presentation
Identify the stages of Moral Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
Development MORAL DEVELOPMENT Learning Discussion Google
(Module Meet Modified True or False Quiz
Pre-Conventional Morality
Articulate each stage of Moral Readings)
Conventional Morality Proving Statements
Development Group Task Lecture -
Post-Conventional
Correlate the relationship of an Morality Discussion Graded Recitation
individual act and character
(Week 6)
Explain a Moral Dilemma MORAL DILEMMA Directed Lecture - 40-minute
Learning Discussion Google Individual Written Task
Examine the Three Levels of Three Levels of Moral (Module Meet
Moral Dilemmas Dilemma Readings) Case Analysis
(Week 7) Individual, Organizational, Socratic Lecture -
Method Proficiency Exam
Structural Discussion

Recall immediate responses to Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task

moral dilemma REASON AND Learning Discussion Google
IMPARTIALITY (Module Meet A Personal Composition
Detect responses based on Readings)
reason and those based on Socratic (Rubrics)
Lecture -
feelings as necessities in Ethics Method Discussion
(Week 8)
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
WEEK
Understand how a certain CULTURE AND ETHICS Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
culture defines moral behavior Learning Discussion Google
(Module Meet Modified True or False Quiz
and basis of moral standard Understanding Cultural
Relativism Readings) Proving Statements
Evaluate the strengths and Socratic Lecture -
weaknesses of cultural relativism Advantages in recognizing the Method Discussion
differences and dangers of taking Case Analysis
(Week 10) the position
 THE FILIPINO WAY Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
Learning Discussion Google
Analyze crucial qualities of (Module Viewing of Meet Narrate a personal
Filipino moral identity in their “Only in the Philippines Readings) video clip on experience, analyze how
own moral experiences Mentality” the Filipino Lecture - problems rooted in Filipino
way qualities, and, from hindsight,
Discussion
Class recommend how they would
Evaluate mentalities that need to
discussion on have done things differently.
be changed
the (Rubrics)
(Week 11) description of
highlights of
Filipino
culture
Examine the various leading THE ETHICAL THEORIES Directed Lecture - 40-minute
ethical theories Learning Discussion Google Individual Written Task
(Module Meet
Evaluate an ethical dilemma in Readings) Assignment
based on certain ethical theory Deontological and Teleological
Socratic Lecture -
(Week 12) Quiz
Method Discussion

Articulate what Virtue Ethics is VIRTUE ETHICS Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
Learning Discussion Google
Distinguish good moral habits (Module Small Group Meet
The Ethics of Self-Realization
from the bad ones Readings) discussion One Page “Reflection” Paper
(Week 13) Strong Willed Character using the Lecture -
Aristotelian Discussion My virtuous acts that need to
(mean be continued”
between two
“My vicious acts that need to
extremes)
be eradicated”
Appraise the importance of EPICTETUS Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
absolute obedience to the laws Learning Discussion Google
(Module Meet A Personal Reflection
and orders of Nature A Life of Tranquility with Nature
Readings)
Reflect on the (a total Small Group “The reward of practicing
Lecture -
resignation) rudiments and discussion absolute obedience”
Discussion
events occurring in Nature
(Week 14)

Articulate the nature and Natural Law Ethics Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
significance of law, obligation St. Thomas Aquinas Learning Discussion Google
and sanction based on God-given (Module Meet A Personal Reflection
“natural potentials” of man. The Ethics of Conscience Readings)
Small Group “Listening to that of “small
Lecture -
(Week 15) “small voice within” discussion voice” within in us”
Discussion

Highlight the significance of DEONTOLOGISM OF Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
moral responsibility in the IMMANUEL KANT Learning Discussion Google
(Module Meet Modified True or False Quiz
society fastened with universal
law/principle Categorical Imperatives Readings) Proving Statements
“Duty and Society” Small Group Lecture -
Examine a certain human act discussion Case Analysis
Discussion
(moral duty) in the context of
“good will”
(Week 16)
Articulate the contentions of UTILITARIANISM Directed Lecture - 40-minute Individual Written Task
Utilitarianism Learning Discussion Google
(Module Meet Modified True or False Quiz
Distinguish Quantitative
Pleasure is good Readings) Proving Statements
Pleasure from Qualitative Small Group Lecture -
Pain is evil
Pleasure discussion Graded Recitation
Discussion
(Week 17)
 FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A. VIRTUAL
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
A. ONLINE/VIRTUAL CLASSROOM:
1. Find a quiet place free of distractions.
2. Have your device ready.
3. Join the class on time.
4. Use your full-name when you join the class.
5. Mute yourself except when you have the floor.
6. Leave the video on when instructed.
7. Raise your hand for permission to speak.
8. Use chat box to share ideas and to ask questions related to the lesson.
9. If you miss the live online class, watch the recorded video at your own time before asking any inquiry.
10. All inquiry in line with the subject should be on the GROUP CHAT ONLY. Any inquiry sent thru a private message will NOT BE
ENTERTAINED.
11. Any personal reason/communication which will give sensitive information can be sent thru private messages. Examples of which but
not limited to the following (Testing Positive in Covid; Death in the Family; Sickness of any Immediate family member)
12. All inquiry should be limited until 5:00 pm only. No messages beyond 5:00 pm
13. Use appropriate language.
14. Use correct grammar and spelling.
15. Cheating will not be tolerated in any form, in any requirement. At the very least, the questionable work will merit a grade of
0 and will be reported to the appropriate authorities, as provided for by the Student Handbook. Duplicate projects/hands-
on activities will merit penalties for both the student who copied and the student from whom the work was copied.
16. Be respectful.
17. Be kind and professional
18. Additional policies may be implemented by the instructor with due discussion with the class when the need arises.

B. FACE TO FACE ATTENDANCE POLICIES:

1. For 3-unit Lecture/1-unit Laboratory subject:
 2. Absences not exceeding to 20% or not exceeding to 12 hours (maximum of 4 meetings)
3. 2 incidences of tardiness are equivalent to 1 absent
4. 1 incidence of tardiness after the instructor has already checked the attendance

C. FACE TO FACE ON MAKE-UP REQUIREMENTS:

1. Allowed for the following reason(s):
a. Illness or injury caused by accident supported by a medical certificate
b. Death of a family member (grandparent, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or child)
c. Force majeure
2. Excuse letter within five (5) working days to comply via e-mail.
3. Failure to comply means a score of 0.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• 2 Major examinations and quizzes (Midterm and Final Examinations)
• Assigned reading materials
• Online forum discussion (it is advised to download google meet application or other free forum discussion apps such as
messenger and Facebook per section) for possible synchronous method or for virtual class. Zoom app is also welcome.
Keep a record of your classroom evaluation like the scores on quizzes, essays, etc.

GRADING SYSTEM:

Midterm Grade: 60% class standing + 40% Midterm Examination

Final Term Grade: 60% class standing + 40% Final Examination
Final Grade: 50% Midterm Grade + 50% Final Term Grade

1.00 = 98 – 100% 2.00 = 86 – 88%

1.25 = 95 – 97% 2.25 = 83 – 85% 3.00 = 75 – 76%
1.50 = 92 – 94% 2.50 = 80 – 82% 5.00 = Failed
1.75 = 89 – 91% 2.75 = 77 – 79% INC = Incomplete
RESOURCES
REQUIRED READINGS
Uploaded Modules

SUGGESTED READINGS

REFERENCES
Essays in morality and Ethics, James Gaffney, Paulist Press, New York 1980
Fundamentals of Ethics, Emerito S. Quito, Dela Salle University Press, 2009
Ground and Norm of Morality: Ethics for College Students, Ramon Castillo Reys, Ateneo de Manila University Press 2009
Logic and Ethics: Madeleine Co, et.al., Libro Filipino Enterprises, Manila
Moral Guidance, Edwin Healy S.J., Loyola University Press.
Moral and Ethical Guidance book for the Youth, William Haynes et.al., International Educational Foundation Press 2007
Principia Ethica, G.E. Moore. Cambridge University Press
The Nature of Moral Responsibility, Stephen David Ross, Detroit: Wayne University.
With Charity Toward None, William O’Neill, Harvard Classics

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
EMAIL ADDRESS:
raymundoedison8@gmail.com

CONSULTATION HOUR

Wednesday 10:00 – 1:00

PREPARED BY: REVIEWED BY: APPROVED BY:

EDISON D. RAYMUNDO
Social Sciences Subject Area Coordinator

CAS-Gen Ed Faculty Member