Introduction to Ethics

Winter 2026 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PHIL.1030 > 061

Course No: PHIL.1030-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1109; SIS Term: 3520
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Examines the basic issues and problems of ethics and values and a survey of some important alternative answers to the questions raised, on both an individual and a social level, by our necessity to act and to live in a rational and human way. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Social Responsibility & Ethics (SRE).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Core Codes: SRE, AH, COMMUNITY, LEADERSHIP, LOW COST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Alison McConwell
• Materials: Low cost course materials available
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Winter: Dec 29 to Jan 18
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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