WARNING: You may be dropped from the class! To avoid being dropped, post a brief personal introduction in Moodle by THURSDAY 3PM. To do this, log into the Moodle class at classes.lanecc.edu, click on the "Personal Introductions" forum in Week One and post before the Thursday 3pm deadline. For help logging in to Moodle contact the Student Help Desk (SHeD) online or at 463-3333. IMPORTANT NOTE: There is no guarantee any instructor will drop you. Make sure you drop any unwanted classes. You will be charged for any class you do not drop by Sunday, April 3, 11:59pm. If you drop after Sunday, a "W" (for withdrawal) will appear next to the class on your transcript. The last day to drop without a refund (or change your grading option to pass/no pass or letter grade) is Friday, May 20 at 5pm (the end of the 8th week). If you do not drop by this deadline, you will receive a grade. For students who forget to drop and do not complete the course requirements, this grade will be an F.

There are four sections of this class. The Studio Classroom Section (CRN 40692) and Honors Section (CRN 42651) meet TR 1-2:50pm in Building 2, Room 214. That classroom is equipped with TV cameras and broadcasts class sessions live on on Lane-TV (Comcast Cable, Channel 23) and on the internet at http://www.lanecc.edu/it/media/live-classroom-streaming (Note: The stream may take a while to buffer - please get on a few minutes early and be patient). Students registered in the Video Section (CRN 41318) may watch the live stream or cable broadcast or watch recordings of the class posted to YouTube by that evening. The Cottage Grove Section (CRN 41414) receives the class via two-way IP video conferencing in CG 140 and is able to interact live with the instructor and students in the classroom.

MOODLE MESSAGING	Preferred form of communication. Please use this method for any time-senstive issues. To send me a message, click on my name anywhere in Moodle and click the Send message button at the bottom of my profile. If you click the Add Contact button in the messages tab, you can easily send me messages by clicking the word Messages in the Message block in the upper left of the main course page. When I respond, you will see an indicator in the Messages block. To use Moodle messaging, make sure your web browser's pop-up blocker is off or is set to allow lanecc.edu. The Student Help Desk (SHeD) can help you with this. Moodle will send you email notifications of new Moodle messages by default; please do not reply to these emails. Instead, log into Moodle and respond there. This keeps the record of communication unbroken and with the course and helps refresh my memory about ongoing issues. You will receive a response within 24 hrs or less.
EMAIL	borrowdalej@lanecc.edu Second preferred form of contact, after Moodle instant messaging, described above; please use descriptive subject lines (e.g. "Extension Request for Second Midterm") and include your class (e.g. PHL 205 or "Moral Issues," and full name in your email. Note that emails with no subject or subject lines like "Test" "Hey" or "Hi there!" will probably be filtered out by the Digitar spam filter and may never be read. Use Moodle messaging for all time-senstive issues. Please not reply to Moodle messages email notifications! Log in to respond with another Moodle message.
PHONE	463-5434. Least preferred form of contact. On voicemail messages please give your name and call-back number clearly and slowly so I can write them down correctly. Phone messages are answered last, after I've answered all incoming Moodle instant messages and email and are generally not checked evenings, weekends, or holidays. Avoid, if possible.
OFFICE	CEN 410 J (Enter Hallway B, next to the interior North stairs, across from the restrooms)
OFFICE HOURS	Tu 3-4, W 11-12, Th 12-1 in CEN 410J; M 2-3 and F 11-12 Moodle Messaging only (online, not in office), or by appointment
SUBJECT MATTER	This course focuses on ethical issues, which affect our daily lives in personal, social, and political spheres. Issues covered will vary by term, but may include our duties to animals and the environment; consumerism; issues in bioethics such as abortion, euthanasia, human cloning and genetic engineering; the moral legitimacy of government, it's and proper size, scope and form, and the role of religion in public life; crime, including "victimless" crimes such as drugs, gambling, pornography and prostitution; the Nanny State, the Surveillance State, poverty, both in the U.S. and abroad; terrorism and war; immigration: legal and illegal, free speech, self-defense with a firearm, property and privacy rights, and other personal liberties; and various forms of discrimination and prejudice. The ethics of sexual and romantic relationships may also be discussed.
TEXT	There is no text to buy. The class will revolve around internet links to news and commentary, articles, essays and a few book excerpts, posted each week and possibly some ebooks and/or free paperbacks later in the term. Short audio and video clips may also be used.

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATON POINTS FOR STUDIO CLASSROOM, COTTAGE GROVE AND HONORS SECTIONS: It will be very difficult to succeed in this class without regular attendance. Some material may appear on the exams which is not covered in the text, and students with sporadic attendance almost always do poorly on exams. A roster will be circulated for you to sign both hours of the class - make sure to sign it. After the first week, do not burden the instructor with messages about absences of one or two class days due to illness or other contingencies. With up to 150 students per term and the rate of absenteeism being what it is, such "courtesy" calls or emails are a nuisance. On the other hand, if you are absent for more than a week due to serious illness, family emergency, and so on, don't hesitate to contact me if you must take an exam at a later date or require other special help. If you don't require special accommodation, please simply view the video podcast and check for any new announcements or handouts on Moodle. You may have two absences without penalty. Make-up assignments for more than that will only be granted due to catastrophic illness or other extreme, sudden, unforeseeable and unusual situations. If your job, athletics or other contingencies require you to miss class, please drop the classroom section and ask me to clear you for the online video/cable section. As this is a discussion and participation driven section, regular attendance is a strict requirement.

If you are sick, please stay home and rest. Coming to class sick will prolong your own illness and infect others. Also, please refrain from visiting my office if you still have flu or cold symptoms; it is a small, confined space and I do not want to contract your illness. You can reach me by phone during office hours if you need to speak with me or send a Moodle message or email.

VIDEO STUDENTS: Online Video/Cable Television students are required to watch the class live or view the video uploaded to YouTube the day following the live broadcast. They are expected to keep up with the pace of the class and watch to the previous podcast by the time the next one is made available. As with any class, students are encouraged to take notes while watching. It will be very difficult to succeed in this class without regular viewing. Material will appear on the exams which is not covered in the readings.

FORUM POSTS FOR ONLINE STUDENTS ONLY: The purpose of the forum assignment is to allow you the opportunity to interpret, evaluate and apply what you have learned, and to discuss the merits and implications of class material with your classmates. At the beginning of each week, a new forum will be open for posting. To receive credit, you must make two posts (or replies) which substantially addresses a class topic.  Postings will be graded on a credit/no-credit basis and are due before Sunday 11:55pm at the end of each week. Late posts will not receive credit. In order to avoid missing the deadline, posting earlier in the week is recommended. Students are also expected to read every post. If you do not wish to receive email copies of posts, click Profile --> Edit Profile tab --> Forum auto-subscribe (change to "No; don't automatically subscribe me to Forums."). If you do this, you'll want to turn read-tracking on. In the Edit Profile tab, change Forum Tracking to "Yes; highlight new posts for me."

HONORS SUMMARIES AND PRESENTATIONS: The major project for honors students is a paper between 1250 and 1500 words in length. The material from this paper must then be condensed into a 15 minute persuasive presentation. Students may not merely read their papers, but must present their arguments in the form of a persuasive and engaging speech, after which they must field questions from the instructor and other students. Students must then revise their papers in the light of class feedback for final submission.

READING: It is important to read the material in order to participate intelligently in class discussion and/or online forums and to perform well on exams.

COMPUTER USE: This course requires you to use (but not necessarily own) a computer. Dates and deadlines, links to readings and multimedia material and outside-of-class communication and grades are all handled via Moodle. Campus labs are staffed with people who can help you if you are new to computers or have difficulty using them. Visit the Student Help Desk (SHeD) website at http://lanecc.edu/distance/shed.html, call them at 463-3333 or visit them in Building 2, Room 121/122. Campus computer labs and hours may be found at http://www2.lanecc.edu/it/computerlabs/instructional-computing Please make sure your current email address is in your myLane account and Moodle profile.

EXAMS: You will have a window of several days during which you must take each exam in Instructional Testing Services in the  in CEN 311 on the Main Campus or at the Cottage Grove Center or with an approved proctor. Exams cannot be taken at home. You will need a photo I.D. and to know your L Number and myLane PIN to log into the test. The exam format will be multiple choice and true/false questions. During the exam you may use a 3 x 5 card note card (both sides) or a piece of paper measured with a ruler and cut to the same size. The final will not be comprehensive. Opening and closing times of exams are in the syllabus and may also be seen by clicking on the exam name in the main course view as soon as the date is set. Lab hours for the Instructional Testing Services are posted at https://www.lanecc.edu/learningcommons/its. You must arrive one hour before closing. See http://www.lanecc.edu/laneonline/test-proctoring for details on proctoring if you are taking the course from out of the greater Eugene area. If you need help locating a proctor, try The National College Testing Association at http://www.ncta-testing.org/cctc/. A per test fee is usually required, though fees will vary by institution. Note: Instructional Testing Services and other campus services will be closed Friday, May 6  (Spring Conference) and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).

The optional Extra Credit Exam, based on the material from the First and Second Midterm Exams. It opens Monday of Week 8 and closes Friday of Week 10. It will replace the lowest of your First or Second Midterm Exam scores. If it is lower than either, it will have no effect. In order for it to count, you have to take both midterms. It is not a substitute for taking either midterm or the FinalEexam.

MAKE-UP EXAM POLICY: Since you will have at least a week to take the exam, you will be expected to meet the deadline. However, you may contact the instructor before the deadline via Moodle messaging, email or in person to request an extension without penalty.

The Final Exam must be completed by THURSDAY 5PM of Final Exam Week. Make ups are generally not possible for purposes of Spring Term grades since will begin determining course grades when the is lab closes at 5pm  If you have a legitimate excuse for missing the Final, contact me immediately about a make-up and grade change.

PENALTIES FOR CHEATING: Students caught cheating will be given an F in the course.

GRADING: At the end of the term, the class will be graded on the following absolute scale. Extra credit work does not count towards the A+.

A+ 97% -100%	A  93% - 96%	A-  90% - 92%
B+  87% - 89%	B  83% - 86%	B-  80% - 82%
C+  77% - 79%	C  73% - 76%	C-  70% - 72%
D+  67% - 69%	D  63% - 66%	D-  60% - 62%
	F 0% - 59%

AVAILABILITY OF THE INSTRUCTOR: I am available by Moodle messaging, email, phone, or in-person office visits. If you are having difficulties with the class, please contact me as soon as possible; I am here to help. If you performed poorly on your first exam, please come by office hours or make an appointment to see me to see what we can do to improve your next exam score. I am also available to discuss any issue in the class which has piqued your intellectual curiosity, or which you find interesting or important, outside of the realm of assignments and testing.

DISABILITY SERVICES: If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations through Disability Service. For more information, contact the Disability Services at (541) 463-5150 (voice) or 463-3079 (TTY), stop by Building 1, Room 218, or contact Nancy Hart (541) 463-3010. You may also want to check out Lane's On-Line Resource Page for students with disabilities.