I was born in Michigan, and raised in Mexico. I have lived and worked various parts of Latin America, spending more time in Latin America than the US. The doctorate is in Intercultural Studies with a minor in Adult Education and a dissertation focused on Miami. My interests include cultures, worldviews, philosopy, arts and humanities, and spirituality. Past job functions have included medical research, sales, seminar training, and marketing and management consulting for non-profit organizations.
My desire in teaching is for the student to grow in love of learning, and develop in his or her unique abilities and calling. My objective is to develop an engaged, free and respectful learning envirnment in which we can discuss and explore bringing good theoretical principles and critical thinking into everyday life decisions. A diverse group including different perspectives, ages, cultures, languages and background enrich our discussions.
I do require attendance and assign readings and quizzes before the material is covered in class. I find that student preparation results in much better class discussions.
If you cannot reach me at the above number, please call my cell phone at (813) 841-9540
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The PHI1600 course in online, blended or traditional requires the purchase or lease of ONE of following textbook options: Goree, Keith; Manias, Nicholas, & Till, Jane (2009), Ethics Applied, Edition 6.0 or (2011), Ethics Applied, Edition 6.0 or 6.5, New York: Pearson.
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:
= Eric Tucker has added information specific to this course.
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| 0470 Summer Term 2013 |
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IDH 2634H HONORS SERVICE LEARNING
| 1320 | SPG | Blended | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of program director. This course is designed to provide students with a laboratory in which learning experiences address human and community needs. This includes contribution to a real community need, research and reflection. Topics will include civic and social responsibility, service participation, critical thinking, social and cultural diversity, integration of theory and life experience, and experiential learning. The format will incorporate honors research, class discussion, and presentation honors portfolios on service-learning specific to the student’s interests. 10 contact hours including in-class orientation and on-line discussion. The student must fulfill the requirement of 30 service hours in addition to written assignments. This course is repeatable with different service assignment for a maximum of three credit hours. 15 contact hours. |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 260 | SPG | Online | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 665 | CL | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 700 | SPG | Online | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 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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PHI 1631 STUDIES IN PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
| 1193 | SPG | In Class | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 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 approach to recognizing, understanding and resolving ethical problems confronting individuals in a global business environment. Students will review the historical development of ethics, and learn to apply logic, critical thinking, and decision making skills to a variety of ethical dilemmas arising in business, economic and governmental settings. Students will learn methods of resolving such dilemmas through the use of statutory, corporate and professional codes, as well as through ethical reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on logical analysis, critical thinking, and responsible ethical decision making. This course has a substantial writing requirement. This course meets the college's general education requirement for applied ethics. Credit will not be given for both PHI 1631 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 2621, PHI 2622 or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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PHI 2635 HEALTH CARE ETHICS APPLIED
| 879 | SPG | Blended | May 13 2013 | Jul 19 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisites: (REA 0017 and ENC 0025) or (EAP 1695) or (appropriate score on the SPC placement test). This course is a practical overview of key issues, questions and concepts existing in the various health professions. Special emphases are placed on the historical development of ethical thinking, a variety of ethical approaches and on the multicultural aspects of health care ethics. The principles of ethical reasoning are applied to a wide range of issues related to the maintenance of life and human and non-human animal health. The moral and legal ramifications of human decisions regarding human and non-human animal life, bio-diversity and sustainability are examined. Students are provided an active learning experience, increased student interaction and opportunities for independent research into health care issues of professional interest, including the code of ethics for the students' particular health care profession. This course has substantial writing requirement. Credit is not given for both PHI 2635 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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| 0465 Spring Term 2013 |
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IDH 2634H HONORS SERVICE LEARNING
| 2205 | SPG | Blended | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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1 |
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Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of program director. This course is designed to provide students with a laboratory in which learning experiences address human and community needs. This includes contribution to a real community need, research and reflection. Topics will include civic and social responsibility, service participation, critical thinking, social and cultural diversity, integration of theory and life experience, and experiential learning. The format will incorporate honors research, class discussion, and presentation honors portfolios on service-learning specific to the student’s interests. 10 contact hours including in-class orientation and on-line discussion. The student must fulfill the requirement of 30 service hours in addition to written assignments. This course is repeatable with different service assignment for a maximum of three credit hours. 15 contact hours. |
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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1179 | SPG | 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1396 | SPG | Online | 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1548 | SPG | Online | 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 4649 | SPG | Online | 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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PHI 1600 STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 821 | MT | 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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PHI 1602H HONORS STUDIES IN APPLIED ETHICS
| 1204 | SPG | Blended | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of the program director. This course is designed to provide the academically gifted student an analytical approach to understanding and resolving ethical issues confronting an individual in today's society. Emphasis is placed on understanding the historical development of ethical thinking, critical analysis of of a wide variety of ethical theories representative of major themes of ethical philosophy, ethical issues, and evaluation of multicultural and historical aspects of ethics. Students will also use logical reasoning, critical thinking skills, and resources such as legal and professional codes to evaluate differing points of view on a wide variety of ethical issues, and to synthesize personal opinions. The seminar format encourages individual and collaborative effort, independent research, and verbalization of concepts. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Credit is not given for both PHI 1602H and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1603, PHI 1631, PHI 2621, PHI 2622, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. 47 contact hours. |
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PHI 2621 APPLIED ETHICS II
| 809 | SPG | Online | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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"G" Prerequisite: PHI 1603. This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who has initially completed Applied Ethics (2 credits) but needs Studies in Applied Ethics (3 credits). This course is a practical approach to recognizing, understanding and solving ethical problems confronting individuals in today’s society. Students will learn concepts in applied ethics and selected ethical theories, which represents additional main themes in moral philosophy. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills necessary for critical thinking and responsible decision making. Credit will not be given for both PHI 2621 and any of the following courses: PHI 1600, PHI 1602H, PHI 1631, PHI 2622, PHI 2635, or PHI 2649. 17 contact hours. |
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REL 2300 WORLD RELIGIONS
| 4751 | SPG | In Class | Jan 7 2013 | May 3 2013 |
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3 |
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"G" Prerequisite: ENC 0025 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the SPC placement test. This course examines the general characteristics of the major religions of the world. Topics include the nature of religion, Indigenous Religions, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Christianity, Islam and New Religious Movements. Each is examined in its cultural context, how basic human concerns are addressed, the way purpose for life is defined, and the uniqueness of religious practice. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education and Enhanced World View Requirements. 47 contact hours. |
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