PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic (Sample Syllabus)
This course studies formal, deductive logic including the logic of
syllogism and truth functions. Emphasis is placed on developing
techniques for distinguishing valid arguments from invalid ones,
such as hypothetical and categorical arguments,truth table construction,
and natural deduction for propostional and predicate logic.
PHI 1010 Introduction to Philosophy
This course examines traditional philosophical problems arising in
epistemology, religion, ethics, political theory, metaphysics, and the
philosophy of mind. Emphasis is on theoretical understanding, argument
evaluation, and explication. Students demonstrate college-level writing skills
through multiple assignments.
HUM 1020 Humanities: Philosophy
This course examines traditional philosophical problems in ethics, social
philosophy, political philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and
philosophy of religion. It shows how these problems arise in business, medicine,
government, education, psychology, art, historiography, social services,
criminal justice, and religion. Students demonstrate college-level writing
skills through multiple assignments.
PHI 1103 Critical and Creative Thinking
This course is an introduction to logic, which stresses practice and
application. The course provides practice in recognizing and avoiding inaccurate
or fallacious thinking and promotes correct and creative thinking. Theory and
theoretical principles are kept to a minimum. Students demonstrate college-level
writing skills through multiple assignments.
PHI 2630 Introduction to Ethics
This course teaches ethical theories and methods of analysis and applies
these to contemporary ethical problems such as those of human cloning,
euthanasia, capital punishment, welfare and social justice, job discrimination,
animal rights, and environmental ethics. Students demonstrate college-level
writing skills through multiple assignments.
IDS 1110 Acquisition of Knowledge (Science, Society, and Knowledge)
This course is designed to help better acquaint science majors with the humanities and humanities majors with the sciences. Bridging the gap between these two areas is paramount in achieving the primary objective of helping students become better scientific citizens. The curriculum will focus on the acquisition of knowledge, the methods of science, and the relationship of science and society. Students will examine the scope and limits of knowledge, learn to better understand and participate in the process of science, and improve scientific reasoning skills. Particular attention will be placed on scientific conclusions about the natural and social world which influence our society