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This course is being offered using Blackboard Vista as the Learning Management System. If you have never used Blackboard vista before, please visit the orientation site.  http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

You will access your CCA Blackboard Vista course at http://online.ccaurora.edu

Note:  You will not be able to access your course until the start date, June 2^nd.

New this semester: A support desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with setting up your computer and solving problems. http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/helpdesk/

ETHICS

112 176 & 177

3 Credit Hours

(June 2-August 9, 2008)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to help you understand the fundamental concepts of ethics, such as the concept of the good life, egoism, the relationship of religion to ethics, and consequence-based and duty-based ethics. Second, through confronting ethical issues and case studies, you will have an increased understanding of how to analyze ethical issues and cases and make more informed ethical decisions.

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Dr. C. David Lisman

Phone

E-mail

ccaethics@comcast.net

Fax

Mailbox Location

Other

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·        Send/receive mail

·        Download files to your computer and then open them

·        Basic word processing skills 

·        Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or having read the orientation guide at http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Required Textbook: MacKinnon, B. Ethics: Theory and Contemporary Issues, 5^h edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2001 ISBN: 0-495-00716-1

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Possible web searches

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·        Supported Web-browser

·        Supported version of Java

·        To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Go to the course website once the course begins. Select Mail from the Course Menu to the left of your screen. Send an initial email message to David Lisman through the course website. All you have to do is input “David Lisman.” Then click on the Syllabus Tab to the left of your screen and familiarize yourself with the course information and expectations. Good luck to you!

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

Not applicable.

OTHER INFORMATION: