WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Philosophy 101
Course Description and Outline |
PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
Philosophy
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Studies basic problems in different areas of philosophy such as ethics, political theory, metaphysics, and epistemology. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the general areas in which philosophy is divided.
- Understand the ideas of the major philosophies from the classical era to the contemporary era.
- Compare and contrast the philosophies of different philosophers.
- Critically analyze the ideas of philosophers.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Phil 101 satisfies the general education requirement for any degree or certificate and addresses the mission of and the following student learning outcomes of General Education.
Communication:
Demonstrate college-level writing and reading skills appropriate to their degree or certificate.
Analysis:
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Personal Development:
Appreciates and values the importance of ethics.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of the humanities. |
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