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Ethics (PHIL 240)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Online, In-person

Teaches the use and discovery by rational methods, theories and concepts that aid in determining the truth about right and wrong, good and bad, morality and immorality. Introduction to Ethics explores, through critical analyses and examination, existing ethical systems by examining values and their applications to everyday phenomena. Ethics improves a student's ability to understand ethical reasoning and induces critical reflection and analyses to build a foundation for making ethical decisions and choices. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 052 or ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A), Diversity (D).

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Course ID: #10948

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Course ID: #11156

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20709

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      1:25 - 2:50 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      MW
      Location: Essex, ADMN 106

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Nicholas VanHorn
    • Course ID: #21598

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This is an Honors version of PHIL 240. Honors Prerequisite: Any one of the following: A. Membership in the Honors Program; B. A 3.0 grade point average; C. Written permission from an Honors Program Director, email awilson@ccbcmd.edu This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 306

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21264

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21505

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #22381

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:05 - 10:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      MWF
      Location: Essex, AHUM 202

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #23230

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HUMN 106

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20634

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21935

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      R
      Location: Essex, AHUM 201

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21446

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 316

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21625

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Catonsville, HTEC 030

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Michael Wilson
    • Course ID: #20994

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section is an Honors version of PHIL 240. Pre-Requisite: Any one of the following A) Membership in the Honors Program B) Written permission from the instructor or the Honors Program Director. To enroll in this section please email Amy Wilson at awilson@ccbcmd.edu with your full name, your CCBC I.D., and the CRN number. NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #21533

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      9:35 - 11:00 a.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Essex, BESS 216

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #20973

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section will focus on political and governmental ethics, examining current ethical issues related to politics , governance and public policy. This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/11/2025
    • Course ID: #22240

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the second seven week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.