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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is the development of students analytic skills. Students will evaluate claims, distinguish arguments from explanations, identify examples of pseudo-reasoning and use inductive generalizations. Problem-solving will be the primary mode of learning. (Prerequisite: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score in reading on Basic Skills Test)
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate key issues in philosophy, including the nature of self, knowledge and truth, freedom and determinism, morality, the nature of the universe, the existence of God, death and afterlife, meaning and purpose. Emphasis will be given to clarifying students' own thinking on these issues through reading, reflection and discussion. (Prerequisite: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score in reading on Basic Skills Test)
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3.00 Credits
A more in-depth analysis of a specific philosophical topic will be undertaken in this course. Topics will change each semester and students can re-register for the course whenever a new topic is discussed. The number of credits will be determined by the nature of the subject matter. (Prerequisite: Any philosophy course or permission of the instructor.)
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3.00 Credits
Students will explore the ideas, assumptions and values of the religions of the world, viewing them comparatively in the search for common truths and principles. Among the religions to be studied are the Eastern religions of Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, and the Western religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. (Prerequisite: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score in reading on Basic Skills Test)
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn to develop methods of correct reasoning and ways of avoiding formal and informal fallacies. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of words, statements and arguments using traditional logic. (Prerequisite: MATH 012, MATH 015 or passing score in computation on Basic Skills Test)
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3.00 Credits
Students will become familiar with many approaches to deciding what is "right" and "wrong" in human behavioThe course begins with a look at several ethical theories, each intended to provide a framework for moral decision-making. The second part of the course involves discussion of many controversial issues such as the taking of human life, sexual behavior, abortion, business, medical practice, etc. (Certain sections of the course will be designated to focus on questions within one particular area, e.g., Business Ethics, Nursing Ethics, Environmental Ethics. See the Master Schedule for designated topics). (Prerequisite: READ 092, READ 095 or passing score in reading on Basic Skills Test)
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6.00 Credits
Special Project- Philosophy;1 to
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3.00 Credits
Through lectures, group discussions, media presentations, gallery visits and personal investigation, the student will develop an understanding of the history of photography and how photography can be a medium of expression and communication. This is not a darkroom course.
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3.00 Credits
Students develop a basic understanding of the camera, film processing and printing, while exploring the possibilities of black and white photography as a medium of visual communication and personal expression. Students must provide a manually operated 35 mm camera.
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3.00 Credits
Students will continue to improve on basic black and white photographic skills while learning some new photographic techniques, e.g., solarization, multiple exposure, negative printing and hand coloring to solve thought-provoking photographic problems. (Prerequisite: PHTY 111)
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