Office Schedule
ANGEL is the best way for students to contact me. I encourage you to set up an appointment if you would like to meet in my office.
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Seminole, LI 263 | 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm Seminole, LI 263 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Virtual, VT |
Biography
I earned my J.D. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City. I practiced law for approximately 10 years, and then decided to switch the main focus of my career to teaching. I have taught various levels of Economics and Government, and I also teach Applied Ethics here at SPC. I love teaching, and hope to engage each and every student in active thinking and discussions regarding all aspects of Ethics.
As my picture indicates, I love both mountain biking as well as riding my road bike. Learning to paddle board is my newest challenge. I am a geek at heart, so of course, I also love reading and learning. I live for those "Aha" moments - both for my students, as well as for me.
2011 Class and Textbook Update:
Soon, a pre-graduation assessment is planned on being instituted – students will have to have knowledge of the critical thinking model that is taught in our course.
Important: Regarding PHI 1600 - Applied Ethics:
This class requires the purchase or lease of the following textbook: Goree, Keith; Manias, Nicholas, & Till, Jane (2009), Ethics Applied, Edition 6.0 or (2011), Ethics Applied, Edition 6.5, New York: Pearson.
Previous editions of Ethics Applied cannot be used for the course. You may only use editions 6.0 or 6.5.
This book comes in four formats; all formats have the same content. Use only one of these do not buy all of them. Book formats:
Traditional Book - ISBN: 0558054544
or
3-Ring Notebook with free eBook – ISBN: 125613113X (best buy at about $62.00)
or
eBook - ISBN: 0558806201
or
Bundle – ISBN: 0558738931
Subjects Taught
Ethics, Philosophy
Course Schedule

= Laurie King has added information specific to this course.
(syllabus, video, class meeting times, etc.)
| 0470 Summer Term 2013 |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1199 | SEM | Online | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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24/7 |
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Online |
| Information: |
Students need to be very comfortable using the internet, Angel and computer technology. |
| Tech Info: |
Students need to be very comfortable using the internet, Angel and computer technology. |
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Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 769 | SEM | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
12:30 pm - 2:45 pm M/W |
| Location: |
SE LI 119 |
| Information: |
Students need to be comfortable using Angel and basic computer technology. |
| Tech Info: |
Students need to be comfortable using Angel and basic computer technology. |
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Course Syllabus
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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 2074 | SEM | Blended | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Monday 11:00 - 12:15 and Online |
| Location: |
SE LI 119 |
| Tech Info: |
This is a blended course. You need to have knowledge of Angel and have reliable access to the internet. |
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Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 2291 | SEM | Online | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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24/7 Online |
| Tech Info: |
This is an online class. You need to know how to use Angel and have reliable access to the internet. |
| Download: |
Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 2300 | SEM | Online | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
24/7 Online |
| Tech Info: |
This is an online class. You need to know how to use Angel and have reliable access to the internet. |
| Download: |
Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 2769 | SEM | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Tues/Thurs. 11:00 - 12:15 |
| Location: |
SE LI 119 |
| Tech Info: |
You will need to have knowledge of Angel to complete this class. |
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Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 608 | SEM | Blended | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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| Credits: |
3 |
| Description: |
"G" Prerequisites: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or EAP 1695 or appropriate score on the SPC placement test. This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts in applied ethics. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on multicultural aspects of ethics. Students will also examine a variety of personal, social, and professional ethical issues and problems and learn methods of resolving them through the use of critical thinking skills, sound ethical reasoning and legal and professional codes. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into ethical issues of personal interest. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements . Credit is not given for both PHI 1600 and any of the following courses: PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
| Times: |
Monday 12:30 - 1:45 and Online |
| Location: |
SE LI 119 |
| Tech Info: |
This is a blended course. You need to have knowledge of Angel and have reliable access to the internet. |
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Course Syllabus
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