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3.00 Credits
This course exposes advancing philosophy students to the major problems in the theory of knowledge. While some historical background is covered, the principle focus is on the contours of the contemporary debates about such issues as skepticism, epistemic justification, foundationalism, coherentism, internalism, and externalism. Some application is made specifically to the epistemology of religious belief. Prerequisite: PHIL 220 or instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
Students are assisted in relating philosophical insights to current moral, political, religious, and social issues. Each seminar offers an area of emphasis for study, such as values or the future.
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3.00 Credits
This senior-level course prepares the student to understand and express a Christian perspective in the contemporary world. Meets the general studies senior seminar requirement. Prerequisites: senior standing; completion of the majority of the units required for God's Word and the Christian Response; completion of the majority of coursework in the major; and upper-division writing intensive course
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This is a program of study concentrating on assigned readings, discussions, and writing arranged between, and designed by, a student of upper-division standing and a full-time professor. May be repeated for credit. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides instruction in research design and technique, and gives students experience in the research process. The one-unit expectation encompasses no less than 30 hours of work with accompanying reading, log, writing, and seminar presentation within the department or in a university research symposium. No more than one unit may be used to fulfill preparatory readings requirement. An independent study fee is assessed for each enrollment in this class. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing There are other approved courses for philosophy majors. Please see the department office for the approved course list.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the topics of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, an introduction to relativity, and quantum mechanics. Physics concepts and thinking skills are emphasized instead of mathematics. Does not meet the general studies requirement.
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2.00 Credits
Students gain an overview of engineering as a creative and responsive profession and learn about the qualifications of an engineer and the ways in which engineers study, think, work, create, design, and communicate.
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3.00 Credits
Basic concepts in physics, chemistry, and the solar system are investigated. Emphasis is placed on basic principles and their applications to modern technology and everyday experiences. Some problems requiring simple math are discussed and solved, but detailed mathematical derivations are more appropriate in other courses. Part of this course is also committed to reviewing historical developments of scientific thought, examining the perceived conflict between science and Christianity, and analyzing evidence for a creator from scientific discoveries. This course does not carry credit toward a science major or minor. When taken with PHYC 110, PHYC 111 meets the general studies core requirement in Nature.
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1.00 Credits
Concepts in physics and chemistry are investigated in a small-group, hands-on environment. Laboratory topics include a survey of the solar system, mechanics (forces and motion), optics, electricity, spectroscopy, nuclear radiation, and chemical reactions. This course does not carry credit toward a science major or minor. When taken concurrently with PHYC 110, PHYC 111 meets the general studies core requirement in Nature.
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys Earth both inside and out. Topics investigated include Earth's solid surface and interior, the oceans, and Earth'satmosphere and weather patterns. Emphasis is placed on dynamic processes, including human activity that affects the nature of Earth's surface. Students also explore Earth's place in the solar system, the Sun, the stars, and exotic bodies beyond the solar system. Does not meet the APU general studies Nature requirement.
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