SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
ETHICS
CRN: 73727
Section: PHIL 105-001
Credits: 3 credit hours
Availability: 32 (Capacity: 32)
Dates: 08-31-2026 – 12-11-2026
Instructor: David Connelly
SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES:
Tues, Thurs
9:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Auburn Campus - M244
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101. Ethics focuses on the philosophical study of the moral and immoral, good and bad, right and wrong and the field of knowledge that has developed from this study. This course introduces students to the history and methods of ethics by focusing on ethical theories like utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and care ethics, and core ethical concepts like autonomy, justice, and personhood. Students will learn apply this knowledge and skills to theoretical and real-world issues, such as animal testing, universal basic income, killing in war, and prison abolition.
INTERESTED IN TAKING THIS COURSE?
There are several ways to register for this course, depending on the type of student you are.
- If you wish to attend Cayuga as a first-time student seeking a degree, you can review the Admissions process to get started.
- If you are a returning Cayuga student from the previous semester, you can log into your myCayuga account and self-register.
- If you are interested in taking this individual course for transfer credit, view our Non-Degree Student page for information on how to register.