Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

PHIL 100 Ethics in Society

Course Information

Course information
Course Number PHIL 100
Course Title Ethics in Society
Description This course studies the foundations for moral beliefs and values and the part they play in practical ethical judgments. After providing a general introduction to moral concepts and theories, the course covers a wide range of social problems through an analysis of power, privilege, and justice. The class is organized by overarching themes of race, social class, gender, and global concerns and addresses issues involving criminal justice, economic inequality, gender differences, and sexuality. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC Goal Areas 7a & b, 9)
Total Credits 3
Total Hours 48
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 48 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].

Course Competencies

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic ethical concepts.
  2. Evaluate different metaethical positions and explain their implications for moral reasoning.
  3. Explain and employ the moral theory of Deontology (Duty Ethics).
  4. Explain and employ the moral theory of Utilitarianism.
  5. Explain and employ the moral theory of Virtue Ethics.
  6. Evaluate the impact of privilege and disadvantage in contemporary culture.
  7. Analyze the concept of race and its relevance to ethical issues in contemporary society.
  8. Analyze the concept of social class and its relevance to ethical issues in contemporary society.
  9. Analyze the concepts of gender and sexual orientation and their relevance to ethical issues in contemporary society.

SCC Accessibility Statement

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