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COURSE NUMBER
SEM CR HRS
PHI 270
3
TITLE
LT HRS
Introduction to Philosophy
3
LAB HRS
(IAI: H4 900)
ECH
SOE HRS
(Assigned by Administration)
COURSE PCS#
Prerequisites:
Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): An introduction to philosophical questioning and reasoning.
This course will include an historical survey of western philosophy focusing on the development of
specific branches within the field, including epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of science,
and social/political philosophy.
List the Major Course Segments (Units)
Lt Hrs
Introduction to Philosophical Investigation
Epistemology
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Science
Ethics
Social/Political Philosophy
Religion
Exams
Projects
Lab Hrs
4
6
8
8
6
8
5
EVALUATION:
Quizzes
Lab Work
Textbook:
Title:
Philosophy: The Power of Ideas
Author:
Brooke Noel Moore and Kenneth Bruder
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
Volume/Edition:
8th
Copyright Date:
2011
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Oral Pres
Comp Final
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Companion Website: www.mhhe.com/powerofideas5
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Major Course Segment
Hours
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Introduction
4
- demonstrate their understanding of through
presentations, writing assignments, and/or
quizzes/exams.
Epistemology
6
- demonstrate a basic understanding of theories of
knowledge through presentations, writing
assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
Metaphysics
8
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic
metaphysical positions through presentations,
writing assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
Philosophy of Science
8
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic
context of science in the modern world and how it
relates to philosophy through presentations, writing
assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
Ethics
6
- demonstrate a basic understanding of various
ethical theories through presentations, writing
assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
Social/Political Philosophy
8
- demonstrate a basic understanding of social and
political systems and how they relate to philosophy
their understanding through presentations, writing
assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
Religion
5
- demonstrate the relationship between philosophy
and faith/theology through presentations, writing
assignments, and/or quizzes/exams.
PHI 270 General Education Goals:
Critical Thinking:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking skills through
c. Analyzing data and arguments and through transferring insights to new contexts
Foundational Knowledge: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
demonstrate foundational knowledge in philosophy.
Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand of the impact of values and beliefs on societal dynamics
Understand key concepts in philosophy
To apply philosophical concepts
Method: Faculty will evaluate using a common rubric with a four-part scale: Beginning (1),
Developing (2), Proficient (3), and Exemplary (4)