20 courses with the subject PHL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PHL 111Comparative Philosophy3
Fall/Spring Comparative philosophy examines distinctive cultural philosophies, how these philosophies are shaped by sociocultural factors of a region, and how cultural philosophies compare with one another. Comparative philosophers also address evaluative issues that emerge in cross-cultural communication, identify models and methods of intercultural philosophy, and apply insights from cross cultural philosophical inquiries to contemporary global problems. 3 credit hours
This course provides an examination of the fundamental problems of philosophy, including a brief survey of the different philosophical schools of thought of historical importance and contemporary influence. 3 credit hours
In this course, students will investigate fascinating issues connected to medicine. Physicians prescribe medicine because using it is expected to improve a patient’s well-being. Beneath this very simple description of a common practice are a number of assumptions that should be investigated. Among them: the nature of sickness and well-being, the evidence used to determine that particular medicine is both safe and effective, the reality of psychological illness, the ethical implications of certain medical treatments, and the rationality of trusting experts from a patient’s point of view. Students in this course will develop their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills by engaging in a philosophical investigation of medicine. 3 credit hours
This course provides an examination of the basic concepts of deductive reasoning, the goal of which is to develop a system of methods and principles that can be used to evaluate arguments and as a guide in constructing arguments. 3 credit hours
This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to theories of race, gender, and sexual identity, their themes, methodologies, and issues. Possible topics include gender and sex roles; racism, sexism, and hetero-sexism; concepts of beauty; racial and sexual stereotypes; social issues such as affirmative action, violence, racial and sexual harassment, and pornography. This course is crosslisted as WGS 238 . 3 credit hours
This course is the study of our relationship with the various systems of Earth and our obligations to take actions which sustain those systems. The course draws on philosophical, literary, and scientific literature in order to understand how to fulfill our obligations. Possible topics include the examination of foundational texts of environmentalism, energy and resource usage, animal rights, vegetarianism, and eco-terrorism. 3 credit hours
This course is a study of the history of Western philosophy dealing primarily with American philosophers from the 1600s to the present day. It is a survey course and many figures and ideas in the history of American philosophy are included. The issues that American philosophy raises are important to understanding what kind of nation America is, how we are influenced to think and act as Americans, and how our present is profoundly shaped by our past. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring This course traces the development of a single key idea through several different periods of historical thought, analyzing how key ideas have shaped philosophical thought, how they evolve and change relative to their historical contexts, and their continued contemporary relevance. The course may consider ideas such as knowledge, God, beauty, will, liberty, or power. Emphasis is on developing the critical reading and thinking skills for dealing with philosophical texts and understanding the methodological skills for tracing ideas through distinct historical periods. Students may repeat the course as the key idea changes. 3 credit hours
Fall/Spring/Summer This course examines the nature of morality and methodologies of ethics through examinations of different understandings of the notions of right and wrong action, what means of valuation are appropriate to understanding moral decisions, and the nature of moral reasoning. Some versions of this course focus explicitly on approaches to ethics, metaethics, and value theory. Other versions of the course are more explicitly on the application of these theories to multiple problems and issues of contemporary life which are examined in both ethical and political terms (i.e., abortion, euthanasia, civil disobedience, just allocation of resources). Still other versions are semester-long examinations of the ethical issues surrounding a single topic (i.e., the examination of war and peace by investigating just war theory, terrorism, human rights and the nature of violence.)
Subject
PHL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Repeatable
can be repeated if different focus is used in each offering (i.
The role of political theory is to offer sustained reflection about the concepts and values that continue to guide our contemporary political life. In this course, students will explore the origins of these ideas as expressed by some of the world’s most influential political thinkers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and J.S. Mill. Each of the authors writes in a different time and place, but offers enduring insight about human nature, liberty, equality, and justice as they relate to the foundational principles of government. The course will also highlight some of the salient continuities and breaks between the ancient and modern traditions in Western political thought. This course is crosslisted as PS 360 . 3 credit hours
The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
PHL 451Philosophy Internship3
The purpose of an internship is to provide students with practical training and supervised work experience in appropriate firms or organizations. Internships are designed to give students an opportunity to make use of the practical aspects of their classroom knowledge, to complement and extend their classroom experiences, and to develop their understanding and confidence through a work-related experience. Responsibilities will vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator.
Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 3 credit hours
FCO 105 . Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. 1-3 credit hours
