Philosophy Courses
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
Credit Hrs: 3 Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores
A general introduction to philosophical inquiry and the major branches of philosophy, including ethics, epistemology, ontology/metaphysics, aesthetics and political and social philosophy. The course is designed to aid students in developing critical thinking skills and in understanding and assessing important ideas about, and approaches to, fundamental questions about life, self and others.
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
Credit Hrs: 3 Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores
An introduction to values in the modern world, including a critical overview of ethical theories that have shaped the history of thought about values. The course incorporates ethical issues, narratives taken from film and literature, and case studies from a variety of fields, including business ethics, the environment, medical ethics, information technology and science and/or ethics in the media.