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PHL242: Professional Ethics

This course studies the method of application of the principles and methods studied in PHL 103 & PHL 108 to the various professions which present moral/ethical problems to their practitioners. It includes medical ethics, media ethics, business ethics, work ethics, the ethics of state/war/rebellion, engineering ethics etc.

What Will You Learn?

 

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Duration Time
1 Semester
Level
200 Level
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By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Define and understand concepts of ethics and professional ethics 
  • Develop knowledge of and describe basic ethical theories and principles for ethical decision-making
  • Identify and think through moral situations and issues encountered by a wide range of different professionals
  • Apply ethical theories and principles to specific moral challenges and dilemmas faced by professionals
  • Develop and improve skills essential in analysing and resolving ethical problems and conflicts in professional settings through the use and application of ethical theories.