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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHIL 201L Ethics) A study of the leading theories of morality and ethics concerning what is good, right, and just; the principles of good moral reasoning; and the examination of contemporary ethical issues and social problems. Readings in both classical and contemporary philosophical literature. Library research required. This is an "L" course. Prerequisite: ENG*101.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHIL 215 Introduction to Logic) Logic is the study of reasoning. It promotes skill in evaluating persuasive language according to general standards of validity. Accordingly, this course introduces forms of deductive and inductive reasoning and methods of evaluation. Attention is given to argument recognition, fallacy identification, and the analysis of reasoning in ordinary language. Prerequisite: ENG*101.
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly PHIL 120L Introduction to Religion) An introduction to the beliefs and practices of major world religions such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shamanism, etc. Students will gain an appreciation for the similarities and differences between various religions. The course will also touch on philosophical religious questions such as the value of religion, God, faith, soul, immortality, evil, mystical experience, etc. Library research required. This is an "L" course. This is a "D" cours Recommended only for students who have passed ENG*101.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth exploration of a specialized area in philosophy The content of this course may vary every time it is offered. Prerequisite: ENG*101. PHL*101 recommended.
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4.00 Credits
An introductory course in the physics of motion, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and the theory of the atom. A process oriented laboratory approach emphasizing exploration and problem solving. This course is intended for nonscience majors, or for students who need only one semester of physics. Students with credit for high school physics should elect PHY*121 or PHY*221. Scientific calculator required. Class meets 5 hours per week for integrated lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MAT*095or placement or completion of a higher-level math course.
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4.00 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 121) Basic concepts of mechanics and heat, including motion, forces, work and energy, conservation laws, fluid and thermal phenomena, and the laws of thermodynamics. Scientific calculator required. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT*173 or placement into a higherlevel math course.
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4.00 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 122) Basic concepts of electricity, magnetism, and wave motion, including electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of light, and optics. Scientific calculator required. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT*173 or placement into a higherlevel math course.
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4.00 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 151, Engineering Physics I) Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory period. Basic facts and principles of physics. Elementary concepts of calculus are used. Classical dynamics, rigid-body motion, harmonic motion, wave motion, acoustics, relativistic dynamics, thermodynamics. Co-requisite: MAT*268 (Formerly MATH 203).
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4.00 Credits
(Formerly PHYS 152, Engineering Physics II) Three class periods and one three-hour laboratory period. Electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, quantum effects, introduction to atomic physics. Prerequisite: PHY*221 (Formerly PHYS 151).
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the governments and peoples of the major regions of the world: Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. It examines global variations in governing structures due to historic, cultural, religious, economic, and other causes. Issues of Third World democratization, economic globalization, Islam and democracy's "clash of civilizations," authoritariastates, and other timely issues will be subjects of class discussions and course papers. This is an "L"course. This is a "D" courses. Prerequisite: English 101
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