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American Science: Ethical Conflicts and Political Choices, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Explores the changing roles, ethical conflicts, and public perceptions of science and scientists in American society from World War II to the present. Studies specific historical episodes focusing on debates between scientists and the contextual factors influencing their opinions and decisions. Topics ... More »
Being an Ethical Job Candidate
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Abstract: This student module has been developed to help students in the practical and professional areas become aware of the ethical issues that often arise in the pursuit of employment. The point of departure is the "Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists" set forth by the IEEE (Institute ... More »
Bioethics, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Many difficult ethical questions have arisen from the explosive growth of biomedical research and the health-care industry since World War II. When and how should doctors be allowed to help patients end their lives? Should embryos be cloned for research and/or reproduction? Should parents be given control ... More »
Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series: Topics in Medical Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research, Fall 2005
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Abstract: Seminars exploring current research and topical issues in the biomedical sciences, addressed at the general theme of innovation. Seminars are organized in blocks with related content, and are presented by prominent outside speakers as well as by HST faculty members and graduate students. Each seminar ... More »
Building Peace
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Abstract: Bruce Kent, ordained a Catholic minister in 1958, became general secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) in 1980 and chairman in 1987, the year he resigned from the ministry. In this video segment, he challenges the damaging spin that secretary for defense Lord Michael Heseltine used ... More »
Case Analysis and Presentation: Machado
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Abstract: This module contains the Machado case analysis exercises already published in CNX under the title "Case Analysis Module: Machado" by the same author. In addition, this version includes a Powerpoint presentation. This module is being developed as a part of
Case Analysis Module: Chemical A or B?
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Abstract: This module is founded on two insights: the analogy between problem-solving in ethics and design methodology and the effectiveness of case analysis for practicing skills in ethical problem-solving. Students will practice using a four-stage decision-making framework developed on analogy from the software ... More »
Case Analysis Module: Hughes Aircraft
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Abstract: This module, designed for the EAC Toolkit, will test the Toolkit and Connexion's ability to network different online and offline sources for ethics across the curriculum. It consists of four components designed to provide students with tools for carrying out an in-depth analysis of the cases found at ... More »
Case Analysis Module: Machado
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Abstract: This module is founded on two insights: the analogy between problem-solving in ethics and design methodology and the effectiveness of case analysis for practicing skills in ethical problem-solving. Students will learn socio-technical system analysis and how to use this analysis to predict the problems ... More »
Case Analysis Module: Risk Assessment
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Abstract: This module is founded on two insights: the analogy between problem-solving in ethics and design methodology and the effectiveness of case analysis for practicing skills in ethical problem-solving. Students will practice using a four-stage decision-making framework developed on analogy from the software ... More »
Case Analysis Module: Therac-25
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Abstract: This module, designed for the EAC Toolkit (NSF SES 0551779) will test the Toolkit and Connexion's ability to network different online and offline sources for ethics across the curriculum. It consists of four components designed to provide students with tools for carrying out an in-depth analysis of the ... More »
Catholic Social Teaching
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Abstract: This course provides a historical, theoretical and practical overview of the principles and themes of the Roman Catholic social encyclical tradition. It explores views on Christian social responsibility through classic texts and contemporary problems.
Class Attendance Module
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Abstract: This module uses student absences as an opportunity to reflect on the moral values of honesty and responsibility as they arise in the context of class attendance and class absences. Students are provided a framework with which to examine the legitimacy of the excuses they offer. Then they are encouraged ... More »
Competitive Decision-Making and Negotiation, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Subject provides tools to achieve negotiation objectives fairly and responsibly. Develops negotiation skills by active participation in a variety of negotiation settings: price-quantity negotiations, oil price coalition negotiations, auctions and fair division of a valuable art collection. Subject turns ... More »
Computer and Engineering Ethics Muddiest Point Module
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Abstract: This module adopts and adapts an exercise found at the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville website on assessment: www.siue.edu/ ?deder/assess/cats/muddy3.html. Developed first by Harvard Professor Mosteller, it has been modified from the Edward
Darwin and Design, Fall 2003
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Abstract: In Origin of Species, Darwin provided a model for understanding the existence of objects and systems manifesting evidence of design without positing a designer, and of purpose and mechanism without intelligent agency. Texts deal with pre-Darwinian and later treatment of this topic within literature and ... More »
Developing a Statement of Values
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Abstract: This module serves two purposes. First, it reports on a successful effort by the College of Business Administration of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez to design and implement a statement of values in response to AACSB requirements. Second, it provides students in occupational and professional ... More »
Disease and Society in America, Fall 2005
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Abstract: This course examines the growing importance of medicine in culture, economics and politics. It uses an historical approach to examine the changing patterns of disease, the causes of morbidity and mortality, the evolution of medical theory and practice, the development of hospitals and the medical profession, ... More »
Documenting Culture, Spring 2004
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Abstract: How and why do people seek to capture everyday life on film? What can we learn from such films? This course challenges distinctions commonly made between documentary and ethnographic films to consider how human cultural life is portrayed in both. It considers the interests, which motivate such filmmakers ... More »
EAC Toolkit - Assessment Tools Module
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Abstract: EAC (ethics across the curriculum) requires as its foundation a solid program of assessment. This module includes several assessment forms from which browsers can choose. The range responds to a wide variety of assessment situations. From one end, a Muddy Point exercise asks students to identify the ... More »