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PHIL 1301 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.
Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, major arguments, problems, and terminology in philosophy.
Present logically persuasive arguments both orally and in writing.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluation an application of philosophical concepts to various aspects of life.
Evaluate the personal and social responsibilities of living in a diverse world.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
PHIL 2303 - INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules.
The purpose of the course is to introduce the student symbolic logic, including syllogisms, propositional and predicate logic, and logical proofs in a system of rules.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Determine the logical structure of English arguments by identifying premises and conclusions.
Understand basic concepts in logic, such as truth functionality, validity, soundness, counter-examples, tautology, self-contradiction, logical equivalence, logical contradictoriness, and logical consistence.
Translate English statements into propositional and/or predicate notation.
Determine the validity of symbolic propositional or predicate arguments using such methods as direct/indirect truth tables, natural deduction, and/or the finite universe method.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading
PHIL 2306 - INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Read, analyze, and critique philosophical texts.
Define and appropriately use important terms such as relativism, virtue, duty, rights, utilitarianism, natural law, egoism, altruism, autonomy, and care ethics.
Demonstrate knowledge of major arguments and problems in ethics.
Present and discuss well-reasoned ethical positions in writing.
Apply ethical concepts and principles to address moral concerns.
Apply course material to various aspects of life.
Discuss ways of living responsibly in a world where people have diverse ethical beliefs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
Restrictions:
Must be TSI Complete for Reading