HMM105 - Applied Ethics
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Tamara Browne |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit introduces you to the theoretical foundations of applied ethics, including core ethical concepts and principles and commonly applied theories. You will learn how to apply ethical principles and frameworks in the analysis of contemporary and emerging issues, so as to evaluate and discuss real world dilemmas. You will complete a five-week block of applied ethics training, using a case-based approach to explore the foundations of ethical theory. In week 6, you will select and follow a set of weekly topic modules that comprise a topic stream. Streams will include: Health, Genomics and genetic medicine, Reproduction, Technology, and Psychology. The knowledge and skills acquired through completion of this unit will equip you to engage with ethical issues that arise in your future studies or professional careers.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Describe core features of ethical theories and distinguish between theories commonly used in applied ethics | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain core ethical principles and concepts in the context of real world ethical issues | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Identify and evaluate ethical aspects of practical dilemmas | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Develop and defend a coherent argument supporting a chosen ethical position | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Communicate effectively with target audiences regarding ethical issues | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Critically engage with academic scholarship and popular media accounts of real world ethical issues | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
Trimester 2:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Reflection on an ethical issue | 1000 words essay | 25% |
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| Assessment 2: Ethical discussion and analysis of partner’s perspective | 1600 words essay and recorded discussion | 40% |
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| Assessment 3: Critical analysis | 1400 words essay | 35% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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