PHIL 1610 - Introduction to Western Religions HH
Credit Hours: 3
For students majoring in humanities related disciplines and other students interested
in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history,
ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major western religions including Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and nontraditional religious belief in
the western world. Explores similarities and differences between them by examining
the primary sources and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of
each tradition.
Section Syllabi:
phil-1610-001-202520
PHIL 1620 - Introduction to Eastern Religions HH
Credit Hours: 3
For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested
in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history,
ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major eastern religious traditions
including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.
Explores similarities and differences between them by examining the primary sources
and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of each tradition.
Section Syllabi:
phil-1620-002-202520
PHIL 2000 - Formal Logic I
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the basic elements of categorical logic as well as formalized propositional
logic and formalized first-order quantificational logic. Includes Venn diagrams, proofs,
truth tables, tableaux and translations from natural language.
Section Syllabi:
phil-2000-001-202520
PHIL 2050 - Ethics and Values IH
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five
years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H with a grade of C- or higher.
Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of
philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their
ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical
issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality,
and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students
in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students'
own lives.
Section Syllabi:
phil-2050-001-202520
phil-2050-003-202520
phil-2050-005-202520
phil-2050-006-202520
phil-2050-007-202520
phil-2050-009-202520
phil-2050-010-202520
phil-2050-011-202520
phil-2050-012-202520
phil-2050-014-202520
phil-2050-015-202520
phil-2050-016-202520
phil-2050-020-202520
phil-2050-021-202520
phil-2050-022-202520
phil-2050-024-202520
phil-2050-025-202520
phil-2050-026-202520
phil-2050-027-202520
phil-2050-030-202520
phil-2050-031-202520
phil-2050-033-202520
phil-2050-034-202520
phil-2050-035-202520
phil-2050-036-202520
phil-2050-037-202520
phil-2050-038-202520
phil-2050-039-202520
phil-2050-040-202520
phil-2050-041-202520
phil-2050-044-202520
phil-2050-045-202520
phil-2050-046-202520
phil-2050-048-202520
phil-2050-052-202520
phil-2050-053-202520
phil-2050-054-202520
phil-2050-055-202520
phil-2050-056-202520
phil-2050-057-202520
phil-2050-058-202520
phil-2050-059-202520
phil-2050-060-202520
phil-2050-601-202520
phil-2050-603-202520
phil-2050-604-202520
phil-2050-605-202520
phil-2050-606-202520
phil-2050-608-202520
phil-2050-609-202520
PHIL 205G - Ethics and Values IH GI
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five
years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H with a grade of C- or higher.
Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of
philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their
ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical
issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality,
and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students
in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students'
own lives.
Section Syllabi:
phil-205g-010-202520
phil-205g-151-202520
phil-205g-701-202520
phil-205g-x01-202520
phil-205g-x02-202520
phil-205g-x03-202520
phil-205g-x04-202520
phil-205g-x05-202520
phil-205g-x06-202520
phil-205g-x07-202520
phil-205g-x08-202520
phil-205g-x11-202520
phil-205g-x14-202520
phil-205g-x18-202520
phil-205g-x19-202520
phil-205g-x20-202520
phil-205g-x21-202520
phil-205g-x22-202520
phil-205g-x23-202520
phil-205g-x51-202520
phil-205g-x60-202520
phil-205g-x61-202520
phil-205g-x62-202520
phil-205g-x63-202520
PHIL 205H - Ethics and Values IH
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading taken within the last five
years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H or ENGH 1005 with a grade of C- or higher.
Systematically explores the core issues in the realm of ethics and values, especially
as they relate to life in the contemporary world. Focuses on good versus evil, justice
versus injustice, and the necessity of ideals and equality. Emphasizes reading and
writing skills at a more challenging level.
Section Syllabi:
phil-205h-001-202520
phil-205h-002-202520
PHIL 290G - Marginalized Philosophies HH GI
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H or ENGH 1005 or PHIL 1000 or PHIL 100H or PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or permission of the instructor
Explores philosophical traditions and approaches outside or at the margins of the
philosophical mainstream as it appears in contemporary North America, such as Asian
philosophy, African philosophy, Indigenous philosophy, comparative philosophy, queer
theory, philosophies of gender and disability, Black philosophy, liberation philosophy,
and feminist philosophy. Introduces students to the complexity and diversity of philosophical
practice in an increasingly globalized world.
Section Syllabi:
phil-290g-601-202520
PHIL 480R - Philosophy Capstone Prep
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1250 or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150, University Advanced Standing
Prepares students to successfully complete a Philosophy Research Capstone thesis.
Provides resources for formulating a thesis, identifying faculty adviser(s), and completing
a one-page thesis proposal and an annotated bibliography of works to be consulted
for the thesis project. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits toward graduation.
Section Syllabi:
phil-480r-x01-202520
PHIL 481R - Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite(s): Departmental chair approval and University Advanced Standing
Allows philosophy students to receive credit for service as an intern in a governmental,
not for profit, or private agency apart from their regular employment. Provides practical
and research development in selected areas of service related to students' academic
and/or professional interests or goals. Internship must be supervised by agency representative.
Must be approved by philosophy internship advisor and department chair and written
contracts must be completed and signed. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours
toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
Section Syllabi:
phil-481r-x01-202520
phil-481r-x02-202520
PHIL 4910 - Philosophy Research Capstone WE
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 1250 or PHIL 2110 or PHIL 2150), PHIL 480R, Senior Standing, and University Advanced Standing
To be taken during the student's last semester in the baccalaureate program. Includes
writing a senior thesis, which points to post-baccalaureate career path or graduate
school goals. Covers advanced Philosophy research and writing instruction. Encourages
students to explore the ethical dimensions of their desired professional or graduate
research interests. Involves the creation of a professional portfolio helpful in applying
to graduate school or seeking employment.
Section Syllabi:
phil-4910-001-202520
