courses of instruction - Lafayette College

Philosophy 225: Environmental Ethics*
VAST 201: Environmental Problems/
Public Concerns
VAST 202: Appropriate Technology for
Development
VAST 205: Water and Society
VAST 211: Oil, Politics, and the Environment
VAST 213: Technology', Economics, and
the Environment
VAST 215: Technical Literacy
VAST 218: Technological Development in
the Third World
VAST 223: Technological Catastrophes
VAST 226: Sustainable Development
VAST 227: Green Revolution
VAST 230: Natural Forces, Human Choices
VAST 233: Endangered Species 101:
Should We Save the Whales?
VAST 242: 3C's: Conception, Contracep
tion, and Carrying Capacity
VAST 236: Energy, Environment and Society
ETHICAL STUDIES
Associate Professor Panichas (Philosophy),
coordinator
Requirements for the minor: The interdisci
plinary minor in Ethical Studies is designed
to provide students with a foundation in ethi
cal theory, an understanding of the applica
tion of ethical theory to specific contemporary
problems, and an appreciation of the social
and institutional contexts in which these
problems arise. Further, by requiring inde
pendent work in the form of either an inde
pendent studies course or a faculty-directed
internship, the minor emphasizes the impor
tance of direct individual engagement in mat
ters of vital interest and human dignity.
The minor consists of at least six approved
courses beginning with Philosophy 105. Elec-
tives may be selected from two content areas:
(1) Applied Ethics, (2) Ethical Traditions and
Societal Contexts. At least one course must
be chosen from each content area. Students
are also required to take either Interdiscipli
nary Studies 380,381 or 390,391.
1) Applied Ethics
Philosophy 102: Basic Social Questions
Philosophy 107: Business Ethics
Philosophy 322: Philosophy of Law
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Religion 283: Topics in Religious Ethics
2) Ethical Traditions and Societal Con
texts
Anthropology & Sociology 235: Busi
ness and Society
Computer Science 200: Computers and
Society
Engineering Science 225: Engineering
Professionalism and Ethics
Government and Law 213: Law and
Society
Religion 102: Contemporary Religious
Issues
Religion 203: Religious Ethics
Interdisciplinary Studies 222: Technology,
Values, and Society
Other courses may be taken with approval
from the coordinator. In addition, existing in
ternships and independent studies currently
within various departments could count to
ward fulfilling the requirements of the minor.
INDS 380,381. Internship in Ethical Stud
ies. An off-campus experience in which stu
dents are actively involved in the study and
evaluation of ethical issues. The student
chooses from a variety of approved organiza
tional settings and works closely with a facul
ty adviser and designated members of the or
ganization. Examples of appropriate settings
are hospitals, business corporations, engineer
ing firms, public associations, and govern
mental agencies. Some attention should be
paid to an understanding of the structure and
dynamics of the organization as they relate to
the ethical analysis undertaken by the stu
dents. Prerequisite: Philosophy 105. Staff
INDS 390,391. Independent Studies in
Ethics. Individual investigation of an ethical
issue of either a theoretical or applied nature
with the approval and under the supervision
of a faculty adviser. The student is required
to apply various ethical theories to an analy
sis of an important ethical issue. Ordinarily
the student is required to submit an exten
sive term paper. Prerequisite: Philosophy
105. Staff
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