Philosophy

B. Clark

Course Descriptions

PHIL 102: Introduction to Philosophy: Asian Traditions

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Explores universal philosophical themes and problems from the Asian perspective. Focuses on Indian, Chinese, and Japanese traditions.
Designation
DH
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

PHIL 109: Reasoning and Critical Thinking

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Studies informal logic, practical reasoning, argument, and the use and misuse of language. Emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills.
Designation
DH

PHIL 110: Introduction to Logic

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Develops the basic technique of logical analysis. Emphasizes symbolic logic, truth, validity, formal and informal fallacies. Examines inductive and deductive reasoning, and the criteria of evidence for reliable beliefs. Students who seek to apply PHIL 110 to fulfill the AA up to the 2007 catalog (and appropriate AS and AAS) degree requirements in Quantitative Reasoning must place into at least MATH 100.
Prerequisites

ENG 100 with grade C or better, or consent.

PHIL 301: Ethical Theory

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Investigates problems and methods in theory of moral conduct and decision-making. Discusses primary source materials, meta-ethics, and normative theories as well as applied ethics.

Designation
DH
Prerequisites

ENG 100, and ENG 200 or 316 or PHIL 100, 101, 102, or 110, both with grade C or better, or consent.

PHIL 323: Professional Ethics

Subject
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00

Examines major ethical theories and principles relevant to decision-making in professional situations. Includes experiential and self-reflective methodologies as well as theoretical perspectives.

Designation
DH
Prerequisites

ENG 200, ENG 209, or ENG 225, any with grade C or better; or consent.