Richard Schoenig
Internet Courses

Spring 2010

PHIL 2306: Ethics

in Blackboard Vista platform---contact me: rschoenig@alamo.edu  (see Syllabus below)

Spring 2010

PHIL 2371: Business Ethics

in Blackboard Vista platform---contact me: rschoenig@alamo.edu  (see Syllabus below)

Spring 2010

PHIL 1304: Major World Religions

in Blackboard Vista platform---contact me: rschoenig@alamo.edu  (see Syllabus below)

1304 MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS: COURSE SYLLABUS

Elluminate Chat	Course Requirements	Course Withdrawal	Text
Tests & Quizzes	Final Exam	Term Paper	Grading

Course Communications	Richard Schoenig, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy Student to instructor: You may use the following methods of communicating with me. E-mail:  from within Blackboard Vista which is accessed from the tools list on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Phone and voice mail: (210) 486-0251 Fax: (210) 486-1530 Office visit: Academic Instruction Center (AIC) 230, San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212; Office Hours: M-W-F: 10-10:50; TR: 10-10:40 Instructor to student: I'll use the following methods of communicating with you. Blackboard Vista email
Discussion Board	We shall use the discussion board in Blackboard Vista which is accessed by clicking the "Discussions" tool on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Discussion Board. However, I think you will find participation interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Elluminate Chat	Elluminate is a program which will allow us to communicate with one another in real time. It will allow you to hear me through your computer’s speakers. If you have a microphone for your computer, you will be able to talk to me and the other participants in the session. If you don’t have a microphone, you can still type your questions and comments into Elluminate’s instant message box and have those messages read by me and the other session participants. There is also a whiteboard on which we can write, draw, share applications, and do a number of other useful things. The day and time for our Elluminate sessions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the semester. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Elluminate sessions. However, I think you will find them interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Course Requirements	read and understand the assigned textual material take the four tests and the final exam write a Term Paper
Course Withdrawal	If you need to drop the course, you may contact me and I will process the drop. Note that I do not drop students for non-participation. If you leave the course without getting a formal drop, you will receive a grade of "F." top of page
Text and Study Materials	Religions of the World, 11th. Ed., by Lewis M. Hopfe and Mark R. Woodward, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-606177-X. You may purchase this text online from the SAC Bookstore. There is also a Study Guide in a file of the same name on the course's Blackboard Vista Home Page In addition, there is additional information for the Introduction/Overview Chapter of the text in the Supplementary Notes file on the Blackboard Vista Home Page.
Tests & Quizzes	There will be 4 tests during the semester. Each will comprise only multiple choice and true/false questions. For each test or quiz you should first read the textual material which the test covers and then concentrate on mastering the study guide points from the Study Guide file on the Blackboard Vista Home Page. The material covered for each test is given in the course's calendar which is accessed by clicking the "Calendar" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Each of the tests will count 200 points. All tests will be taken unproctored on-line in Blackboard Vista. You access the tests by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page and then following the directions given there. NOTE: You can  familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista by taking the "Practice Test". You may take the practice test as many times as you like in order to familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista. Of course, the grade on this practice test does not count toward your semester's grade. As with the regular tests, you access the Practice by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage and then following the directions given there.
Final Exam	FINAL EXAM:The final exam will consist of 25 objective questions (true/false; multiple choice) from Chapters 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 of the text. The questions will be drawn from the true/false and multiple choice questions given in the text's website for each chapter. Although I may change the wording somewhat of some of the questions, you can effectively prepare for the final by reviewing these questions from the text's website. The final exam will count 100 points and it will also be taken on line in Blackboard Vista.
Paper Assignment	Each student is required to send me a 1000 word (minimum) term paper. Possible topics and other particulars are given in Term Paper Instructions file on the course's Blackboard Vista Home Page. The paper will count 100 points.
Grading	4 Tests @ 200 pts. each  =  800 pts. 1 Final Exam @ 100 pts.      =  100 pts 1 Term Paper @ 100 pts.     =  100 pts Total                                   = 1000 pts. Letter Grades: A = 1000-900 pts; B = 899-800 pts.; C = 799-700; D = 699-600; F = below 600. Note: There is no extra credit. top of page

2306 ETHICS: COURSE SYLLABUS

Elluminate Chat	Course Requirements	Course Withdrawal	Text
Tests & Quizzes	Final Exam	Case Study Analyses	Grading

Course Communications	Richard Schoenig, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy Student to instructor: You may use the following methods of communicating with me. E-mail:  from within Blacjboard Vista which is accessed from the tools list on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Phone and voice mail: (210) 486-0251 Fax: (210) 486-1530 Office visit: Academic Instruction Center (AIC) 230, San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212; Office Hours: M-F: 10-10:50 Instructor to student: I'll use the following methods of communicating with you. Blackboard Vista email
Discussion Board	We shall use the discussion board in Blackboard Vista which is accessed by clicking the "Discussions" tool on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Discussion Board. However, I think you will find participation interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Elluminate Chat	Elluminate is a program which will allow us to communicate with one another in real time. It will allow you to hear me through your computer’s speakers. If you have a microphone for your computer, you will be able to talk to me and the other participants in the session. If you don’t have a microphone, you can still type your questions and comments into Elluminate’s instant message box and have those messages read by me and the other session participants. There is also a whiteboard on which we can write, draw, share applications, and do a number of other useful things. The day and time for our Elluminate sessions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the semester. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Elluminate sessions. However, I think you will find them interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Course Requirements	read and understand the assigned textual material take the three tests, four quizzes, and the final exam write four case study analyses.
Course Withdrawal	If you need to drop the course, you may contact me and I will process the drop. Note that I do not drop students for non-participation. If you leave the course without getting a formal drop, you will receive a grade of "F." top of page
Text	Exploring Philosophy, 5th. Ed., by Richard Schoenig, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0-07-353608-3. You may purchase this text online from the SAC Bookstore. Supplementary Notes which we will start using after Test 3. You can access and print out these notes by clicking "Discussions" in the left column under Course Tools on the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Open the message entitled "Semester Notes." Then click on the attachment of that message to open the notes. Finally, print out the notes. We will start using them after we finish Test 3.
Tests & Quizzes	There will be 3 tests and 4 quizzes during the semester. Each will comprise only multiple choice and true/false questions. For each test or quiz you should first read the textual material which the test covers and then concentrate on mastering the study guide points at the end of each chapter covered by the particular test or quiz that you’re preparing to take. The material covered for each test or quiz is given on the Calendar page which is access by clicking the "Calendar" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Each of the tests will count 200 points and each quiz 20 points. All tests and quizzes will be taken unproctored on-line in Blackboard Vista. You access the tests and quizzes by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page and then following the directions given there. NOTE: You can  familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista by taking the "Practice Test". You may take the practice test as many times as you like in order to familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista. Of course, the grade on this practice test does not count toward your semester's grade. As with the regular tests, you access the Practice by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage and then following the directions given there.
Final Exam	The final exam will consist of 25 objective questions (true/false; multiple choice) from the Text chapters 1, 7, 8, 9, 10. It will count 100 points and it will, like the 3 tests, also be taken on line in Blackboard Vista.
Case Study Analyses	There will be 4 Case Study Analyses to be submitted by email for a grade during the second half of the semester. These are not lengthy or difficult. To get more details go to pp. 42-45 of the Supplementary Notes referred to above under "Text". Also check the Blackboard Vista Calendar page of the course for the name of the Case Analyses to be done and their due dates. The Blackboard Vista Calendar is accessed by clicking on the "Calendar" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page.
Grading	3 Tests @ 200 pts. each                =   600 pts. 1 Final Exam @ 100 pts.                     =    100 pts. 4 Quizzes @ 20 pts. each                    =      80 pts. 4 Case Analyses @ 55 pts. each         =     220 pts. Total                                                  =   1000 pts. Letter Grades: A = 1000-900 pts; B= 899-800 pts.;C = 799-700; D= 699-600; F = below 600. Note: There is no extra credit. top of page SAC Homepage | Phil. Dept. Homepage

2371 BUSINESS ETHICS: COURSE SYLLABUS

Elluminate Chat	Course Requirements	Course Withdrawal	Text
Tests & Quizzes	Final Exam	Written Assignment and Case Analyses	Grading

Course Communications	Richard Schoenig, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy Student to instructor: You may use the following methods of communicating with me. E-mail:  from within Blackboard Vista which is accessed from the tools list on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage. Phone and voice mail: (210) 486-0251 Fax: (210) 486-1530 Office visit: Academic Instruction Center (AIC) 230, San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212; Office Hours: M-F: 10-10:50 Instructor to student: I'll use the following methods of communicating with you. Blackboard Vista email
Discussion Board	We shall use the Discussion Board in Blackboard Vista which is accessed by clicking the "Discussions" tool on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Discussion Board. However, I think you will find participation interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Elluminate Chat	Elluminate is a program which will allow us to communicate with one another in real time. It will allow you to hear me through your computer’s speakers. If you have a microphone for your computer, you will be able to talk to me and the other participants in the session. If you don’t have a microphone, you can still type your questions and comments into Elluminate’s instant message box and have those messages read by me and the other session participants. There is also a whiteboard on which we can write, draw, share applications, and do a number of other useful things. The day and time for our Elluminate sessions will be emailed to you at the beginning of the semester. Note: I am not going to grade your participation in the Elluminate sessions. However, I think you will find them interesting and if your grade is borderline, your demonstrated participation would be helpful to boost your to the desired side of that border.
Course Requirements	read and understand the assigned textual material take the three tests and a final exam write one Written Assignment and four Case Analyses
Course Withdrawal	If you need to drop the course, you may contact me and I will process the drop. Note that I do not drop students for non-participation. If you leave the course without getting a formal drop, you will receive a grade of "F." top of page
Text	Ethics and the Conduct of Business, 6th. Ed., by John R. Boatright, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 13: 978-0-205-66750-5. You may purchase this text online from the SAC Bookstore. Supplementary Notes which comprise the following items: (i) Chapters 1, 7-10 which we'll use in the first part of the course; (ii) instructions for writing the Written Assignment and the four Case Analyses which will be done in the second part of the course. These notes can be accessed and printed out by clicking "Discussions" in the left column under Course Tools on the Black Board Vista Home Page. Open the message entitled "Semester Notes." Then click on the attachment of that message to open the notes. Finally, print out the notes. We will start using them immediately.
Tests & Quizzes	TESTS: There will be three tests during the semester. Each will comprise 25 multiple choice and true/false questions only. The material covered for each test is given on the Calendar page which is accessed by clicking the "Calendar" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage. Each test will count 200 points and will be taken unproctored on-line in Blackboard Vista. You access the tests by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista Home Page and then following the directions given there. For each test you should first read the textual material which the test covers and then concentrate on mastering the study guide points at the end of each chapter covered by the test you’re preparing to take. NOTE: You can  familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista by taking the "Practice Test". You may take the practice test as many times as you like in order to familiarize yourself with test-taking in Blackboard Vista. Of course, the grade on this practice test does not count toward your semester's grade. As with the regular tests, you access the Practice by clicking the "Assessments" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage and then following the directions given there.
Final Exam	The final exam will consist of 25 objective questions (true/false; multiple choice) from the Text chapters 1, 7, 8, 9, 10. It will count 100 points and it will also be taken on line in Blackboard Vista.
Written Assignment and Case Analyses	There will be one Written Assignment and four Case Analyses to be submitted by email for a grade during the second part of the semester. These are not lengthy or difficult. To get more details go to p 81 and pp. 89-93 of the Supplementary Notes accessed as mentioned under "Text" above. Also check the course's Blackboard Vista Calendar page for the due dates for the Written Assignment and the Case Analyses. Check also the "Assignments" file on the Blackboard Vista Home Page for a list of which cases to be analyzed. The Blackboard Vista Calendar is accessed by clicking on the "Calendar" tool which is on the left hand side of the Blackboard Vista homepage.
Grading	3 Tests @ 200 pts. each                =   600 pts. 1 Final Exam @ 100 pts.                    =   100 pts. 1 Written Assignment @ 60 pts.         =     60 pts. 4 Case Analyses @ 60 pts. each         =   240 pts. Total                                                 =  1000 pts. Letter Grades: A = 1000-900 pts; B = 899-800 pts.; C = 799-700; D = 699-600; F = below 600. Note: There is no extra credit. top of page SAC Homepage | Phil. Dept. Homepage

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