Moral and Ethics Studies
 
 
Subject Code: PML1010
Aim of Subject: Moral Education at Private Higher Educational Institution is prepared to develop individuals with moral values and integrate moral values in their daily lives.
Learning Outcome of Subject: At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:
  • Explain the basic concept of moral values and the types of moral values.
  • Explain and criticize the moral and ethics theories.
  • Recognize moral values in Religions.
  • Know the current and traditional values of Malaysian society.
  • Establish the reasoning of moral issues.
  • Accomplish moral conflicts.
  • Practices good values as a student.
Programme Outcomes:
  • Capability to communicate effectively(10%)
  • Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of engineering discipline(10%)
  • Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities(60%)
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team(10%)
  • Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning(10%)
Assessment Scheme:
  • Mid Term Test(20%)
  • Presentation(15%)
  • Social Work/Case Study/Assignment(15%)
  • Final Exam(50%)
Teaching and Learning Activities: 42 hours (lectures)
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-Requisite: None
References:
  • Ethics: Theory and contemporary issues. Third edition. Barbara Mac Kinnon.2001(TEXTBOOK).
  • Moral Education, Higher Learning Education, Eow Boon Hin, Pearson Sdn Bhd,.
  • Social Ethics: A student’s guide. Teichman , Jenny.1996.
  • What is the best life? An introduction to Ethics.Art, Brad.1993.
  • Environmental Ethics: An introduction to environmental philosophy.Des Jardins, Joseph r. 1993.
  • Morality and the good life: An introduction to ethics through classical sources.Solomon, Robert C.Third edition.1999.
  • Philosophical Ethics: An introduction to moral philosophy. Beauchamp, Tom L. Second edition 1991.
  • Ethics, a contemporary introduction. Gensler, Harry J.1998.
  • Ethics: Discovering right and wrong. Louis P. Pojman. Forth edition.2002.

Subject Contents

  • Introduction

    • The importance of Moral Education – To have high moral standards in Malaysian society through Rukun Negara, Vision 2020, Individual Role, Responsibility and Moral Agent.
     
  • The Basic Concept of Ethics and Types of Moral Values

    • Normative approach – Distinguish between normative and descriptive – Basic concept of values - Types of moral values (instrumental, intrinsic, subjectivism, objectivism , relativism, absolute).
     
  • Values of Religion and Belief

    • Definition of religion, purpose of religion, relation of religion and morality such as in Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Sikhism, and Judaism.
     
  • Values of Insanity

    • Forms and dimensions of situational ethics, ethical judgement and principle ethics such as ethical relativism and ethical reasoning.
     
  • Moral Values of an Individual

    • Contents - Comprehend the needs of regulation; Form – issues or moral dilemma, moral principle; Dimension – rasional, autonomous, emotion, methods, cases and effects physically and mentally.
     
  • Conflict Resolution

    • Ways to solve conflict according to the constructive conflict resolution processes – Values of analysis, hierarchy, compromise.
     
  • Moral issues
    • Environmental pollution: water, sound, noise and air pollution, the causes and effects of global warming.
    • Euthanasia and physician assisted suicide: types and categories.
    • War – Justification of war.
    • Terrorism – Meaning of Terrorism.
    • Business Ethics - Bribes, corruption and misuse of power or status in all sectors.
    • Sexuality –Free sex (cohabitation, gay marriage, homosexuality, pre marital sex etc).
    • Discrimination - Gender, age, religion, race, disability and socio-economy.
    • Borderless information - Ethics in IT and the rights of gaining information.
    • Science and technology – Genetics (human cloning), engineering etc.