Philosophy

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) In this course, students will be introduced to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, including topics from the western philosophical tradition and various problems in philosophy. Students will strengthen their intellectual skills, become more effective learners, and develop broad foundational knowledge. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) In this course, students will be introduced to the nature of philosophy, philosophical thinking, major intellectual movements in the history of philosophy, including topics from the western philosophical tradition and various problems in philosophy. Students will strengthen their intellectual skills, become more effective learners, and develop broad foundational knowledge. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) This introductory course on ethics emphasizes the application of ethical theories to contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, punishment, and the death penalty. The course also examines major moral theories through readings and selected primary materials, including selections from the Western canon. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) This introductory course on ethics emphasizes the application of ethical theories to contemporary moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, punishment, and the death penalty. The course also examines major moral theories. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall and spring). This course examines environmental issues and how they have impacted contemporary society and analyzes the historical development of environmental approaches and ethical theories that have been generated by these approaches. Practical issues covered include, but are not limited to, global climate change, use of natural resources, pollution, environmental justice, and maintaining a sustainable, ecologically responsible ecosystem and society.

(Offered fall and spring). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) This course examines environmental issues and how they have impacted contemporary society and analyzes the historical development of environmental approaches and ethical theories that have been generated by these approaches. Practical issues covered include, but are not limited to, global climate change, use of natural resources, pollution, environmental justice, and maintaining a sustainable, ecologically responsible ecosystem and society This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). This course examines ethical issues that arise within the practice of medicine and within biomedical research. Case studies and thought experiments will be used to explore the ethical and professional responsibilities of those working in the medical profession. Topics may include the patient-physician relationship, abortion, infertility, genetics, cloning, euthanasia, organ transplant, and health care reform.

(Offered fall, spring, and summer). Prerequisite: ENC1101 with a minimum grade of "C." (Meets Philosophy/Religion Humanities requirement.) This course examines ethical issues that arise within the practice of medicine and within biomedical research. Case studies and thought experiments will be used to explore the ethical and professional responsibilities of those working in the medical profession. Topics may include the patient-physician relationship, abortion, infertility, genetics, cloning, euthanasia, organ transplant, and health care reform. This is a course for which students will produce extensive college-level writing and which requires completion with a minimum grade of "C."

(Offered fall and spring). This course extends critical thinking and ethical reasoning to issues concerning technology. Students will investigate and evaluate questions about topics such as the direction and purpose of technological development, problems connected to artificial intelligence, robotics, enhancement technologies, virtual reality, and the risks associated with existing and emerging technologies.

1-3 crs. Cooperative Education courses may be taken toward completion of most of the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degree programs. A maximum of six credit hours may be used in meeting the A.A. degree requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum of 2.0 GPA, meet with the co-op coordinator, and availability of co-op work experience slot. Supervised, practical work experience that seeks to combine theories and apply practical skills to projects in the student?s major field of study. Requirements include online weekly, mid-term, and end-of-term reflection assignments.