Office Schedule
A half hour before or after and whenever you need
Biography
George Sherman's body was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1947. His sense of adventure was born in Lewiston, Idaho. His mind was born in Spokane, Washington, at Gonzaga University, where he earned his BA with a major in Psychology and a minor in Philosophy and Theology. His professional life was born at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned a M.Ed. in Exceptional Education. George's soul was born in New Mexico at the insistence of a Pueblo Judge. After serving a year in VISTA, George worked in residential services for a wide variety of clients in many different states. He was a Behavior Specialist for Pinellas County Schools for 17 years before his retirement. George has been an adjunct at USF St. Petersburg for several years. He was on the original Commitment to Character Task Force, starting in 1995, and remains involved in the implementation of character education programs in Pinellas County Schools He is the Regional Coordinator for the Southeast Regioal Ethics Bowl, and is Chair of the Board of Earth Charter US. He is also Co-Director of Project COPE, a business incubator model in Zambia.
Subjects Taught
Ethics, Philosophy
Course Schedule

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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 2038 | CL | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"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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Tues - Th 2 - 3:15 PM |
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ES 111 |
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Ethics should not only be challenging, but fun. Ethics is not a spectator sport, so be ready to engage in spirited discussions of the key ethical issues facing us in modern America. My goal for you is to become a consciously ethical person in whatever organizations or careers you choose. |
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We use ANGEL extensively in this course. Assignments, Quizzes, and general communication all take place on ANGEL. |
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Course Syllabus
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 804 | CL | 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. |
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T - Th 12:30 - 1:45 PM |
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ES111 |
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Ethics should not only be challenging, but fun. Ethics is not a spectator sport, so be ready to engage in spirited discussions of the key ethical issues facing us in modern America. My goal for you is to become a consciously ethical person in whatever organizations or careers you choose. |
| Tech Info: |
We use ANGEL extensively in this course. Assignments, Quizzes, and general communication all take place on ANGEL. |
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Course Syllabus
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