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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Engineering ethics, examines major ethical issues facing engineers in the practice of their profession: the problem of professionalism and a code of ethics; the process of ethical decision-making in different working environments; the rights, duties, and conflicting responsibilities of engineers. Prerequisite: An introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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3.00 Credits
Develop ethical concepts relevant to deciding the moral issues that arise in business. Topics include: Economic systems, government regulations, relations to external groups and environment, advertising, product safety and liability, worker safety and rights, rights and responsibilities of business professionals. Prerequisite: An introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
Problems or readings on specific subjects of projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.
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0.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
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3.00 Credits
The course will be centered on the topic of artificial intelligence and the problems raised by contemporary attempts to simulate human thinking and perception in machines. Special emphasis will be placed on recent developments in psychology, physiology, cybernetics and computer technology. Prerequisite: Any introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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3.00 Credits
A study of American philosophical development with emphasis upon the "Classical Age of American Philosophy", i.e., Pierce, James, Dewey, Royce, Santayana and Whitehead. Prerequisite: An introductory (below 100) level Philosophy course.
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the major presuppositions of western theism, such as the existence of god and the cognitive meaningfulness of religious language. Prerequisite: Any introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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3.00 Credits
Discussion of ethical issues confronting society and the arguments offered for alternative laws and public policies. Topics might include: freedom of speech/action, government regulation, welfare, capital punishment, euthanasia, abortion, the environment, affirmative action, just wars, foreign aid, world hunger. Prerequisite: Any lower level ethics course.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the fundamental methods and assumptions of the sciences, with emphasis on scientific reasoning and theories. Prerequisite: Any introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the complex moral issues concerning our relationship to the environment and the ethical foundations of our environmental responsibilities. Discussion topics include: conservation, preservation, resource development, pollution, toxic substances, future generations, endangered species, regulation, zoning, takings, etc. Prerequisite: Any introductory (below 100) level philosophy course.
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