PHIL 4800R - Independent Study

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Designed to meet the individual needs of advanced students in the Humanities/Philosophy Program who wish to pursue a specific focus of special interest not available in the existing scheduled offerings. Students work under close supervision by appropriate faculty in the design and successful completion of the course. Students are expected to meet with the faculty mentor each week and to provide the faculty member with progress reports and assignment development for feedback and grading purposes on an ongoing basis. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered by arrangement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an enriched application of philosophy through the distinctive tools of philosophic inquiry, analysis, and argumentation. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major philosophical fields of study. (Topics could include Metaphysics, Epistemology, History of Philosophy, and the like). 3. Demonstrate the development of critical thinking, analytic, and writing skills through a semester long paper project.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

One-on-one

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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