Course Objectives
The aim of this class is to enable students to recognize their responsibility as engineers towards society through the systematic study of the problems of contemporary philosophy.
Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Acceptable | Not acceptable |
| Achievement 1 | The student understands the historical background and importance of contemporary philosophy and can explain very well its details. | The student understands the historical background and importance of contemporary philosophy and can explain the basics of its issues in detail. | The student understands the historical background and importance of contemporary philosophy and can explain its basic issues. | The student has not reached these levels. |
| Achievement 2 | The student understands the problems and concepts of contemporary philosophy and can explain them expansively in detail. | The student understands the problems and concepts of contemporary philosophy and can explain the basics of its issues in detail. | The student understands the problems and concepts of contemporary philosophy and can explain its basic issues. | The student has not reached these levels. |
| Achievement 3 | The student has gained an interest in the public welfare and can express the unique nature of herself and of others expansively and in detail. | The student has gained an interest in the public welfare and can express in detail the unique nature of herself and of others in a basic manner. | The student has gained an interest in the public welfare and can express the unique nature of herself and of others in a basic manner. | The student has not reached these levels. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
General or Specialized : General
Field of learning : Humanities
Foundational academic disciplines : philosophy/ethics
Relationship with Educational Objectives : This class corresponds to goal "(5)" of the advanced engineering course.
Relationship with JABEE programs : The main goal of learning and education in this subject is "G ".
Course outline : Education in ethics is a necessary culture for contemporary engineers and researchers in the field of engineering. This year, we will inquire further into the character of our technological society through the treatment of fundamental philosophical and ethical problems.
Style:
Course method : Classes will be held in the second semester. Teaching will be conducted mainly through discussion with students. Students will be expected to study outside of the classroom to prepare their coursework.
Grade evaluation method: One paper (50%) and one presentation or report on the contents of the course (50%). There will be no makeup exams.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment : This is a class that requires study outside of class hours. A total of 45 hours of study is required per credit, including both class time and study outside class time. Follow the instructions of the instructor regarding study outside of class hours.
Advice concerning enrollment: Since it will be obligatory to submit a paper, read newspapers etc. on a daily basis and form your own interests. Organize what you have learned and whatever questions you may have after each class to prepare for the next class.
Foundational subjects : Ethics (All programs, 1st year), Engineering Ethics (All programs, 5th year)
Related subjects : Engineering Ethics (Advanced course, 1st year)
Attendance advice : Although participation in itself will not be evaluated, students should attend at least 2/3 of the classes. Although students who repeatedly arrive late will not be considered absent for that reason, students who come excessively late will be considered absent.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Introduction |
General explanation of the goals
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| 2nd |
The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 3rd |
The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 4th |
The Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 5th |
The Development of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 6th |
The Development of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 7th |
The Development of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 8th |
The Development of Contemporary Philosophy |
Goals 1 & 3
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Technology |
Goal 2
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| 10th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Technology |
Goal 2
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| 11th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Technology |
Goal 2
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| 12th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Society |
Goals 2 & 3
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| 13th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Society |
Goals 2 & 3
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| 14th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Society |
Goals 2 & 3
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| 15th |
Contemporary Philosophy and Society |
Goals 2 & 3
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| 16th |
Explanation of Evaluation |
Goal 3
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Presentation | Mutual evaluations between students | Self Assessment | Assignment | Mini exams | Total |
| Subtotal | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 80 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |