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Applied Ethics

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and contemporary issues in applied ethics. It explores various ethical theories and their application to real-world dilemmas across diverse fields. Students will examine ethical challenges in areas such as human rights, bioethics, business, and the environment. The course aims to equip students with the critical thinking skills necessary to make informed and ethical decisions in complex situations.

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120h

Study Time

13

Weeks

9h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Applied EthicsBioethicsBusiness EthicsEnvironmental EthicsEthical Dilemmas

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Ethical Theories

2

Human Rights

3

Terrorism

4

War Ethics

5

Euthanasia

6

Suicide

7

Abortion

8

Stem Cell Research

9

Cloning

10

Business Ethics

11

Environmental Ethics

12

Animal Rights

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Ethics Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Healthcare Administrator

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Business Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Advocate

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareBusinessGovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsEnvironmental Conservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 1: Introducing Applied Ethics

2 study hours

•Read the unit introduction and objectives.
•Study the meaning of ethics and its types.
•Differentiate between normative, meta-ethics, and applied ethics.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: Distinguish between human acts and acts of man.

Week

2

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 1: Introducing Applied Ethics

2 study hours

•Study the major branches of applied ethics: bioethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics.
•Trace the history of applied ethics.
•Examine ethical principles and theories relevant to applied ethics.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.2: List three types of ethics.

Week

3

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 2: Human Rights to Life

2 study hours

•Define human rights and understand the concept of the right to life.
•Explore dignity as the foundation of human right to life.
•Examine the sources of human right to life.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: Discuss the implication of saying that human rights are both universal and inalienable.

Week

4

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 2: Human Rights to Life

2 study hours

•Understand the positive and negative concepts of the right to life.
•Trace the history of human right to life.
•Discuss instances where a person's right to life can be legitimately violated.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.2: List the two ways that the right to life is conceived.

Week

5

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 3: Terrorism

2 study hours

•Define terrorism and differentiate between its various forms.
•Distinguish terrorism from related terms like sabotage and freedom fighting.
•Examine the causes of terrorism.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: Define terrorism.

Week

6

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 3: Terrorism

2 study hours

•Explore arguments against terrorism.
•Trace the history of terrorism.
•Study the concept of war and the realist support for it.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.2: List the seven types of terrorism

Week

7

Module 1: Ethical Principles and Rights Issues

2h

Unit 4: War

2 study hours

•Understand the pacifist opposition to war.
•Distinguish between a just and unjust war.
•Examine the justice for going to war theory.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: What is war?

Week

8

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

2h

Unit 4: War

2 study hours

•Understand the justice in the conduct of war.
•Define euthanasia and state its various types.
•Present arguments for and against euthanasia.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: What is war?

Week

9

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

2h

Unit 1: Euthanasia

2 study hours

•Understand the meaning of euthanasia
•State the various types of euthanasia
•Present arguments for and against euthanasia
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: Define euthanasia.

Week

10

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

2h

Unit 2: Suicide

2 study hours

•Define suicide and differentiate between its types.
•Know the causes of suicide and distinguish it from related terms.
•Discuss the moral arguments for and against suicide.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: Demonstrate your understanding of the term suicide

Week

11

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

2h

Unit 3: Abortion

2 study hours

•Understand the meaning of abortion and distinguish between its types.
•Trace how different traditions and ages view abortion.
•Know why some women opt for abortion.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: What is abortion?

Week

12

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

4h

Unit 3: Abortion

2 study hours

•Assess arguments for and against abortion.
•Define stem cell and distinguish the different types of stem cells.
•Trace the history of stem cells research.
•Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3.1: What is abortion?

Unit 4: Stem Cells Research and Therapy

2 study hours

•Present your own arguments in favor or against stem cells research and therapy.

Week

13

Module 2: Bioethical Issues

2h

Unit 5: Cloning

2 study hours

•Know the meaning of cloning and understand the different methods of cloning.
•Trace the history of cloning and consider the relational status of a clone.
•Proffer arguments in support or opposition to cloning.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and arguments.

2

Develop case studies applying ethical theories to real-world scenarios.

3

Practice writing essays defending different ethical positions on controversial issues.

4

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.

5

Focus on understanding the core principles of each ethical theory and their practical implications.

6

Create concept maps linking different ethical theories and their applications.

7

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each assessment component.

8

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex ethical dilemmas.

9

Review key definitions and terminology from each unit.

10

Practice answering past exam questions under timed conditions.

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