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4.00 Credits
Can there be a formal theory of what it is to be rational in one's beliefs and actions? This course is an introduction to decision theory, which claims to be just such a theory of rationality. Attention will be given to both its mathematical development and the issues it raises in the philosophy of science, the theory of knowledge, and action theory. A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHIL 2200, 2250, or 3200; and two other courses in philosophy, mathematics (above the level of MATH 1100), or computer science (above the level of CS 1050). Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
In this course philosophical reflection and biological science are combined in a critical examination of the nature and purpose of the health sciences. Topics to be considered include: the aims of the health sciences; the interplay of fact and value in health care; competing images of humankind embedded in health science; patient autonomy, dignity, and medical paternalism. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 3 hours
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A study of the philosophical problems surrounding our understanding of the nature of mind, mental states, and consciousness, and their relation to matter, and states of the brain and/or central nervous system. Possible topics include cognitive science, artificial intelligence, the relation of mind to body and/or behavior, teleological and mechanistic explanations of human behavior, the philosophical foundations of psychology, behaviorism, functionalism, the nature of intentionality, the concept of a person, the privacy of mental states, knowledge of other minds, and questions regarding free will and determinism. May be repeated for credit, with advisor's approval, when topics vary. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in Philosophy, including PHIL 3010. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 2 to 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the relationships between ethical theory and practice, especially in the area of professional life. We will consider questions concerning moral imagination, deliberation, and justification, as well as how principles and norms guide our complex activities. Case illustrations from various professions (e.g., medicine, laws, government, science, psychiatry, etc.) will be used to highlight some of these issues. May be repeated for credit, with advisor's approval, when topics vary. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in philosophy. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 3 hours
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A detailed examination of some of the central problems in contemporary philosophy of science. Topics may vary from term to term. Typical topics include: nature of scientific explanation, theory structure and change, scientific realism vs. various anti-realisms, or issues in the special sciences, e.g., the physical, biological or social sciences. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: 12 credit hours in Philosophy. May be repeated for credit, with advisor's approval, when topics vary. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 2 to 4 hours
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
A content-oriented course that explores topics, reading materials, and ways of approaching them in the teaching of philosophy at the pre-college level. A special emphasis is put on critical and creative thinking. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 2 to 4 hours
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An examination of special philosophical topics. Topics to be listed in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Specific course prerequisites may be stipulated for specific topics and substitutions for philosophy may be allowed. Usually at least one of PHIL 3000 or PHIL 3010 will be required. May be repeated for credit, with advisor's approval, when topics vary. May be offered in an accelerated format. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Research on some selected period or topic under supervision of a member of the Philosophy faculty. Notes: 5000-LEVEL COURSES The prerequisites for admission into 5000-level courses are: Junior status and 12 hours of philosophy. Specific prerequisites may be added to individual courses. Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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4.00 Credits
This is a course in the physics of everyday life employing a minimum of mathematics. It explores the principles of automobiles, ice skating, roller coasters, CD/DVD players, television receivers, electronic computers and other common devices and situations. The course emphasizes basic physical principles rather than details of operation. The laboratory shows students how to ask questions, and how to collect and analyze data. Credits: 4 hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the physics of sound and music. Topics covered include the nature of sound; sources of sound, including musical instruments; musical tone; sound propagation; musical recording; synthesized music; sound perception. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or equivalent. Credits: 3 hours
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