Philosophy (PHI) Courses

PHI-202 Introduction to Philosophy 3.0 cr.

An introduction to philosophy through the study of selected problems and figures. Emphasis will be placed upon learning to read, write and think critically. A second PHI 202 course may be taken only with permission.(HUMANITIES)

• PHI-202.1 The Good Life
  A study of how we ought to live.
• PHI-202.2 Science & the Environment
  A study of the nature of scientific knowledge claims, the role of values in the scientific enterprise, research ethics, and environmental philosophy.
• PHI-202.3 Bioethics
  A study of the ethical issues relating to the research and practice of medicine.  Topics may include: genetic testing, reproductive and end-of-life decisions, the role of value in assessing evidence and the definition of "disease."

PHI-214 Introduction to Logic 3.0 cr.

An introduction to symbolic logic through first order predicate logic.

PHI-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.

Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: one course in philosophy and permission. Intended for non-majors or freshman/sophomore level students who have declared a philosophy major or minor. This course does not fulfill the General Education Curriculum requirement for independent work. See independent study guidelines.