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An examination of philosophical issues based on the writings of modern and contemporary authors. Major topics include metaphysics, ethics, and politics. (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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An examination of ethical theories including relativism, determinism, and the concept of duty, and the application of these theories to contemporary problems. The place of ethics in relation to other branches of philosophy and the role of religion in shaping ethical theory are also discussed. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102 (3,0) 3 credits
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An examination of ethical issues that arise in business and how these issues can be resolved. Various principles of ethical theory are analyzed and applied to particular business situations. Prerequisite(s): EGL 102 (3,0) 3 credits
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Logic is an introductory course in reasoning offered by the English/ Humanities Dept. Topics to be considered include: Logic and its essential role in the expression of ideas; the definition of logic: kinds of logic, e.g., informal, formal, symbolic. The role of logic in relation to the other fields of philosophy, and to the fields of the social and natural sciences. Other topics: Valid categorical syllogisms, syntactic and semantic concepts of proof, reasoning with classes, Venn diagrams, reasoning with propositions, propositional logic, paradox analysis and heuristics- how to think of new ideas and how to solve problems. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 (3,0) 3 credits
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This course allows students to explore intensively a major philosophical period, author or theme. The subject for each semester will be determined prior to registration. Possible topics include: Bioethics; Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Africa. Short papers involving secondary research will be required. Prerequisite(s): EGL102 (3,0) 3 credits
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A philosophical overview of developments in science and technology, showing their impact on general culture. Some highlights include the early separation of religion and philosophy, the role of mathematics in culture, the beginnings of modern science in the works of Galileo, Descartes, Leibniz and Newton, and contemporary revolutions in science and technology. Prerequisite(s): One semester of science, EGL 102 (3,0) 3 credits
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A survey course in physical geology, examining the various minearls and rock types and the physical processes occurring on and below the surface of the earth. (3,0) 3 credits
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A study in the origin and evolution of the earth through geological time and the methods used by geologist in determining the geological history of the earth. (3,0) 3 credits
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A broad descriptive course in Physical Science. Topics to be covered will be from the areas of Philosophy of Science, Astronomy, Physics, Meteorology, Chemistry, Technology, and the Environment. (3,0) 3 credits
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A descriptive course that presents the ideas of Classical and Modern Physics qualitatively and conceptually. The emphasis will be on the relevance of Physics to the students' own experience. Topics covered will be Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Quantum Theory and Nuclear Physics. This course requires some knowledge of high school level mathematics. (3,0) 3 credits
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