| PHILOSOPHY (PHIL) COURSES |
| PHIL101: Morals and Society |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 101 introduces philosophical problems and methods, emphasizing issues and questions in contemporary society: What is human happiness? What are our rights and responsibilities? How should we address issues of life and death? |
| Prereq: Credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or credit in or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| PHIL102: Asian Traditions |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 102 is a survey of major themes and schools of Asian Philosophy. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
| PHIL103: Introduction to Philosophy: Environmental Philosophy |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 103 offers a critical examination of environmental issues: analyzing the qualities and characteristics of human beings, the qualities and characteristics of nature in general, and the relationship and responsibilities of human beings vis-a-vis nature. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| PHIL110: Introduction to Deductive Logic |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 110 is an introductory course in logic focusing on methods and principles of deductive reasoning. Integral to this study will be the presentation of methods for representing logical form and the development of a system of inference rules and strategies that allow for the analysis and evaluation of deductive arguments. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100., Coreq: - |
| PHIL111: Introduction to Inductive Logic |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 111 offers an introduction to inductive reasoning focusing on the role of probability. Students will learn how probabilities, statistics, and risk evaluations are integrated into decision making. More generally, they will develop reasoning strategies that promote drawing logical inferences when evidence leaves them unsure as to what is actually true. Application to the media's use of probabilities and statistics, and the way many academic disciplines use these strategies to analyze and present data will provide concrete contexts for applying inductive principles and reasoning strategies. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100; and qualification for MATH 82., Coreq: - |
| PHIL213: Modern Philosophy |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 213 surveys major philosophical thinkers and ideas from the Renaissance to the present. |
| Prereq: Qualification for ENG 100 or qualification for ESL 100 or a previous college-level course in Philosophy., Coreq: - |
| PHIL250: Ethics in Health Care |
| Credits: 3 |
| PHIL 250 is an exploration of basic ethical theories and their application to ethical dilemmas with discussion of various methods of decision-making. It engages students in the critical analysis of the ethical dimensions of health care. |
| Prereq: -, Coreq: - |
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