In this course, students will be introduced to the study of the principles and evaluation of critical thinking including identification and analysis of fallacious, as well as valid reasoning, including topics or selections from the Western philosophical tradition. Traditional and symbolic logic will be considered and foundations will be laid for further study in each area. PHI1100 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing.

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. PHI2010 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. PHI2010 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

This course is an introduction to the nature of ethics, ethical theories, and specific ethical issues including selections from the Western philosophical tradition. PHI2600 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. PHI2600 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

Course centers around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. Topics will be identified by the PHI2930 course title published in the course schedules for each term that the course is offered. Special Topics credit hours are not automatically transferable. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.