SBS 370 - Toward a Global Ethics

This writing intensive course assists students in articulating and assessing their own values. It examines the range of ethical theories and positions and explores the influence of particular cultural ideologies on ethical beliefs. The course considers the ethical principles implied in democracy, sustainability, justice, and difference. It examines ethical issues and dilemmas faced by individuals, organizations, and nations while exploring personal and collective decision-making processes in a global context.

Prerequisite(s): Core pre-requisites: any three of Creative expression, Cultural Interpretation, Science Exploration, Socio-Cultural Analysis; ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent, or non-degree student; instructor permission. For SBS students, as this is a required course, students need to have taken both WRI 1 and WRI 2 before taking SBS 370, which is a WRI 3 course.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship; International; Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
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Course Type: Social & Behavioral Sciences