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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) Selected readings from original sources in the area of modern and contemporary political philosophy. Topics covered include democracy, liberalism, Marxism, and liberation ideologies. Emphasis is on developing writing and analytic skills. (Required for politics majors, who should take it in their sophomore or junior year.) Also offered as POL-205. Prerequisites: ENG-111.
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(Varies, Contact Dept. Head) The purpose of the course is to learn to recognize and evaluate informal arguments found in ordinary language and everyday-life situations. Students will work toward the skill of quick recognition of patterns of thought and direct evaluation of the their validity. Belief in the power of rational analysis will be encouraged, so that main points (premises, evidences, and inferences) can be distinguished from minor, irrelevant, or misleading points in various media of communication.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall or Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course is an introduction to the historical development of ethical thought in the western philosophical and religious traditions. It is organized around the central themes of love and justice as addressed by major thinkers from the ancient past to the present. Students will explore various interpretations of the nature and demands of justice in conversation with the different roles that love and the emotions are seen to play in shaping ethical commitments and practices. Also offered as REL-220.
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3.00 Credits
(Varies, Contact Dept. Head) An intellectual-historical survey of the Greek mind with its major contributions to Western thought. An effort to uncover major milestones in Greek thinking by understanding some of the historical and cultural movements which issued into the great philosophical systems.
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3.00 Credits
(Varies, Contact Dept. Head) A survey of philosophy in the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular attention to the movements of existentialism and linguistic analysis.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall Or Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course explores the ethical implications of technological and economic developments in the areas of health care and medical research relevant to both the general public and health care professionals and researchers. Specific issues covered include professional ethics, reproductive technologies, genetic testing and engineering, organ transplants, biomedical research and health care allocation and access. Prerequisites: one 100-level Religion course, or by permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall Or Spring, Course Offered Alternate Years) This course explores ethical issues that arise in connection to the environment including: biodiversity; wilderness preservation; pollution; population; private property and common resources; intergenerational justice; environmental public policy; and corporate responsibility. Students will be introduced to the historical traditions of thought with respect to the environment, new and emerging forms of environmental ethics and the practical application of ethical theories and principles to current environmental concerns. Particular attention will be give to the ethical challenges of weighing competing interests and claims of individuals, social groups and institutions, future generations and the broader biotic community. Also offered as REL-345. Prerequisite: One 100-level Religion course, or by permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Even-Numbered Years Only) A study for the non-science major of the fundamental principles of physical science with emphasis on their relevant applications. This course may not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only) This course presents a scientific exploration of the human place in the universe, especially appropriate for non-science students. Topics include the history of astronomy, the real and apparent motion of celestial objects, eclipses, comparative planetology, stars, black holes, and life in the universe. Conceptual understanding of basic astronomy is reinforced using interactive classroom activities, including problem solving, discussion of current topics, and student presentations. At least one nighttime observation activity will be included. MAT 141 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to this course.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, even-numbered years only) This course provides an overview of the development of some of the great ideas in the natural sciences, the evidence for these ideas, and the process by which these ideas came to be accepted. Students will explore how these ideas have influenced society, our understanding of our place in the universe, our understanding of what it means to be human, and our values. Also offered as CHE 203 and SCI 203. This course may not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: One laboratory science course (BIO 101/141, CHE 111/141, GEO 200/240, or PHY 211/241.
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