Philosophy (PHIL)

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course offers an introduction to the problems, methods and terminology of philosophy, the types of questions addressed by philosophers, and the pivotal thinkers and systems of Western civilization from the Greeks to the 20th century. PHIL 101 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree programs and distributive transfer requirements in philosophy and humanities.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $3.00

PHIL 130 Ethics (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course introduces students to moral reasoning, examining theories of right and wrong, good and bad, justice and injustice as they have been viewed in the past and as they shed light on contemporary ethical issues. PHIL 130 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree programs and distributive transfer requirements in philosophy and humanities.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $3.00

PHIL 150 Introduction to Logic (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
PHIL 150 is an introduction to critical thinking and the methods of inductive, deductive and symbolic logic. PHIL 150 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree programs and distributive transfer requirements in philosophy, humanities, and, in some instances, mathematics and science. Check with an academic advisor.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $3.00

PHIL 250 Symbolic Logic (On Demand)

5 credits
This course offers a presentation of deductive logic focused on propositional logic, natural deduction and predicate logic. Symbolic Logic develops in greater detail the principles of deductive logic covered in PHIL 150. This course meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree programs and distributive transfer requirements in philosophy, humanities, and in some cases, mathematics and sciences. Check with academic advisor.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $2.00

PHIL 270 Philosophy of Religion (On Demand)

5 credits
This course presents an introduction to the major issues in the philosophy of religion including the existence of God, faith and reason, the problem of evil, miracles, death and immortality, and God and morality. PHIL 270 meets elective requirements in the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree programs.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $2.00

PHIL 290 Capstone Experience in Philosophy (On Demand)

3 credits
PHIL 290 is a capstone course focusing on philosophy. Paradigms and their underlying assumptions will be explored. Students will work on developing research techniques and methodologies and then will apply these techniques to a project of their own design. Students will participate in summative testing of their academic skills.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Open only to Associate of Arts and Associate of Science students preparing to graduate within two academic quarters.
Lab fee: $2.00

PHIL 299 Special Topics in Philosophy

1-5 credits
This course provides students an opportunity for a detailed examination of selected topics in philosophy.
Lecture: Variable hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lab fee: $2.00