Courses


Spring 2013
  
PHIL 371 Ethics in Architecture
 
A study of the moral problems architects must resolve in the practice of their profession, including problems of confidentiality, candor, esthetics, their and economy arising from the special responsibilities of architects to and public, client, employer, and colleagues.
 
Fall 2013


PHIL 370 Engineering Ethics
 
A study of the problems of moral and social responsibility for the engineering profession, including such topics as safety, confidentiality and government regulation.
 
HUM 102 Industrial Culture
 
An interdisciplinary course that examines the development of modern industrial society and the impact of science and technology on our culture. Readings drawn from history, literature, and philosophy.
 
PHIL 362 Philosophy of Law
 
An analysis of the concept of law and how it differs from custom, religion, and morality. The course looks into issues of judicial reasoning, the assumptions that underlie the criminal justice system and the imposition of liability, and legal ethics.
 
PHIL 373 Business Ethics
 
Ethical issues relating to individual and corporate responsibility, self and governmental regulation, investment, advertising, urban problems, the enviroment, preferential hiring.
 
Comm 377 Communications Law and Ethics
 
This course explores ethical and legal issues concerning communication in diverse contexts, such as: the mass media - e.g. print, broadcast, and electronic; government and politics; organizational hierarchies - e.g. public and private sector workplaces; academic life - e.g. the classroom, student, and faculty affairs; and interpersonal relations - e.g. love, friendship, marriage. Students will research and write an article length paper, and may also do additional research and/or classroom work.

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