Philo 1A Course Syllabus

College of Arts and Sciences Education

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marginalized community; and
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whole.
COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number :
2. Course Name:
3. Course Description

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Philo 1A
Social Philosophy and Values formation
Philosophy 1A (Ethics) is a systematic study of the different moral
theories and principles. It also guides the students on how to weigh
things in order to provide a sound judgment in the midst of the vast
influence of moral relativism. Further, it provides practical issues
(social, political, economic, bioethical, family, etc.) in order to train
the students on how to address problems in real life situation.

None
Pre-Requisite:
None
Co-Requisite:
3.0 units
Credit:
Lec/Lab Schedule: 5 hours/week
General Education Objectives (GEO) of Social Sciences

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Within three to five years after graduation, the UM graduates will be able to:
GEO A:

Apply learned concepts, principles, theories and philosophies;

GEO B:

Demonstrate social competence in dealing with different values, beliefs, and

technology-based information;

GEO C:

Communicate effectively in oral and written forms in varied settings conscious of

cultural/professional diversities;

GEO D:

Exhibit teamwork/camaraderie and civic capacities in the workplace and the

community.

9.

Student Outcomes (SO) and their links to GEO

Upon graduation, the students are expected to:

SO a*
SO b
SO c
SO d
SO e

Demonstrate leadership qualities, civic-mindedness and responsible

citizenship;
Exhibit ability to work with diverse groups;
Communicate effectively and express ones thoughts, principles and
convictions confidently;
Exemplify ethico-legal and moral responsibilities to promote quality
of life among communities;
Serve as role models in the pursuit of learning as exemplified in their
social interactions.

GEO
B
C

Note: * SO being addressed in this course

10. Course

Outcomes (CO) of Philo 1A and their links to SOs

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:

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2.
3.
4.

Demonstrate a solid foundation in moral philosophy which includes

theories, principles, concepts and terminologies.
Integrate ethical theories and principles to real life situations.
Develop appreciation and understanding of principles which affect
the lives of the people in a community.
Display humane values grounded on the respect for the human
persons worth and dignity.

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Legend:

Upon attainment of this CO, students will have been introduced to the SO.

Upon attainment of this CO, students will have enabled themselves to attain the SO.

Upon attainment of this CO, students will have demonstrated partly or fully the SO.

General Educational Objectives (GEO)

Vision: A leading institution of higher
learning recognized for its quality
transformative education serving the
nation and the world
Mission: To provide a dynamic and
supportive academic environment
through the highest standards of
instruction, research and extension in a
non-sectarian institution committed to
democratizing access to education.

Apply learned concepts, principles, theories and philosophies;

Demonstrate social competence in dealing with different
values, beliefs, and technology-based information;
Communicate effectively in oral and written forms in varied
settings conscious of cultural/ professional diversities;
Exhibit teamwork/ camaraderie and civic capacities in the
workplace and the community.

UM
CORE
VALUES

Course Outcomes (CO)

Student Outcomes (SO)

Demonstrate leadership qualities, civic-mindedness and

responsible citizenship;
Exhibit ability to work with diverse groups;
Communicate effectively and express ones thoughts,
principles and convictions confidently;
Exemplify ethico-legal and moral responsibilities to promote
quality of life among communities;
Serve as role models in the pursuit of learning as exemplified
in their social interactions.

Demonstrate a solid foundation in moral philosophy which

includes theories, principles, concepts and terminologies;
Integrate ethical theories and principles to real life situations;
Develop appreciation and understanding of principles which
affect the lives of the people in a community;
Display humane values grounded on the respect for the human
persons worth and dignity.

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CO and Assessment Task alignment

Assessment Task
CO

Theory-based

Practice-based

1. Demonstrate a solid
foundation in moral
philosophy which includes

Quiz

Multiple Choice

Recitation

Questions

Group work

theories, principles, concepts

Assessment

Coverage

Schedule
First Exam

Chapters 1 & 2

Second Exam

Chapter 3

Third Exam

Chapter 4

(Role playing)

and terminologies.
2. Integrate ethical theories
and principles to real life
situations.

Quiz

Multiple Choice

Recitation

Questions

Reporting

Debate

Group
discussion

3. Develop appreciation and

Classroom

understanding of principles

Multiple Choice

Situation

which affect the lives of the

Questions

Analysis

people in a community.
4. Display humane values
grounded on the respect for
the human persons worth and

Quiz

Recitation

Classroom

Final Exam

Multiple Choice

Situation

(Comprehensiv

Questions

Analysis

e Exam)

dignity.

Quiz

Recitation

Chapters 1-4

Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment
Schedule
First Exam

Coverage
Chapters 1 & 2

Assessment Task

Details

Multiple Choice
Questions (50
items)

Chapter one will serve as an introduction to

philosophy as it seeks to discuss the brief history
of philosophy from ancient up to the contemporary

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Quiz
Recitation

Second Exam

Chapter 3

Third Exam

Chapter 4

Final Exam

Chapters 1-4

Multiple Choice
Questions (50
items)
Quiz
Reporting
Multiple Choice
Questions (50
items)
Quiz
Group Activity

Multiple Choice
Questions (100
items)

or present time. It also present the importance of

philosophy and the need for its study. Moreover,
chapter one also discusses foundation of morality
or ethics and its basic principles and types. Chapter
two presents Human act as the material scope of
ethics and its difference with the so called Acts of
man.
The student are expected to learn the various
theories in morality and how they are distinct from
other theories. Furthermore, the students will know
various examples as to the application of these
theories.
Chapter four presents bio-ethics. This includes the
principles of bio-ethics and bio-ethical cases.
Hence, the student are expected to apply the
theories previously discussed in relation to the bioethical cases. The students will also learn what
principles in bio-ethics have been upheld or
violated.
This assessment task is designed as comprehensive
for it discusses chapter one through four. The
student are expected to master all the topics
previously discussed for this serves as a review or
recap of all the chapters.

Assessment Task Details (Practice-based)

Assessment
Schedule
First Exam

Coverage
Chapter 1-2

Assessment Task

Short essay
Quiz
Assignment
Group
dynamics

Details
The students will be given an assignment to read
and research some topics and write their
understanding in a piece of paper.
The students will be grouped evenly or fairly and
will be given a task to role play or act specific
examples of the basic principles of ethics.
Before the 1st exam, there will be a quiz to
determine the depth of the understanding of the

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Second Exam

Chapter 3

Reporting
Quiz
Assignment
Group work

students from the lessons discussed.

The students will be group evenly or fairly and will
be given specific topics to report. They will be
tasked to research a broader explanation of the
topics and to find examples that are not already
given in the book.
The criteria of grading for the reporting will be
given to the students beforehand.

Third Exam

Chapter 4

Classroom
Situation
Analysis
Quiz
Recitation

Fourth Exam

Chapter 1-4

Classroom
Situation
Analysis
Quiz
Recitation

There will be a quiz or activity after every reported

topic and it is given by either the reporting group or
the teacher.
The students will be presented various cases that are
related to bio-ethics and they will be tasked to
evaluate such cases using the theories and principles
discussed in the previous chapters. They will do this
either in written or oral.
Final assessment will be a comprehensive
examination (from first topic to the last)

11. Course Outline and Time Frame

TIME FRAME

Week 1 to

TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION

Week 3

Classroom

orientation

TLA

(University

Policies; PEOs, SOs, Cos; Core values;

recitation

and G-Factor)

Quiz

Chapter 1: introduction to philosophy

assignment

and ethics

Lecture

Chapter 2: Human act and Acts of man

Types of Acts of man

Types of Human Act
Modifiers of Human Act

Required Readings

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Basic principles of Ethics

TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION

Week 4 to

Chapter 3: Theories in Ethics

Reporting

Week 5

Recitation
= Teleological ethics

Quiz

= Deontological ethics

Assignment

= Virtue ethics
= Authoritarian ethics
= Existentialism
= Intuitionism
= Emotivism

TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION

Week 6 to Week 7

Chapter 4: Bio-ethics

Group dynamics
Case analysis

Principles in bio-ethics

Recitation

Bio-ethical cases:

Quiz

Euthanasia

assignment

Abortion
Sterilization
Birth deformities
Suicide

TOPICS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION

Week 8
to

Chapter 1-4: Introduction to Bio-ethics

Group dynamics

(Comprehensive)

Recitation

Week 9

Quiz
assignment

12. Textbook:

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Atacador, Rey, et. Al (2015). Introduction to Ethics with Social Philosophy and Values
Formation. Mutya Publishing House, Inc., Malabon City.

References:
1. Gualdo,

Rosendo, et. Al (2012). Ethics: Basic Concepts and Contemporary Moral Issues.
Mutya Publishing House, Inc., Malabon City.

13. Course Evaluation

Assessment Methods
A.
B.

EXAMINATIONS
Exam 1 3
Final Exam
- MCQ and Performance-based

CLASS PARTICIPATIONS
C. Quizzes
D. Research
E. Oral recitation
F. Assignments
Total

Weights
30%
30%
10%
15%
10%
5%
100%

14. Policies and Guidelines

A. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
B. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending
classes.
C. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is
called for at all times.
D. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR
PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS and PRESCRIBED PRC CALCULATORS are NOT
allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
E. Base-20 or Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in
major exams are recommended to attend the tutorial class.

Prepared by:

ROBE THOR KIAMCO

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CRISTIAN LEE R. RAMIREZ

Reviewed by:

RAYVEN P. OROC, MA. PHILO

VIRGINIA I. CAINTIC

Chair, Social Science Discipline

AVP - LIC

Recommending Approval:

KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, Ph. D.

Dean, College of Arts Sciences and Education

Approved by:

RONNIE V. AMORADO, Ph. D.

VP Academic Planning and Services