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Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

The following lists include all courses normally offered at Albion College. However, not all courses are offered every year. When possible, courses offered in alternate years are designated. For details, students should consult the Class Schedule for each semester, available online at: www.albion.edu/registrar. The College reserves the right to add or withdraw courses without prior announcement, as conditions may require.

Unless otherwise stated, 100 level courses are intended for freshmen, 200 level for sophomores, 300 and 400 level for juniors and seniors.

A list of courses which meet the core and category requirements, organized by departments, is available online at www.albion.edu/registrar.

Further information may be obtained at the Registrar’s Office in the Ferguson Student, Technology, and Administrative Services Building.
 

Mathematics

Initial course placements in mathematics and computer science are generally determined by the Mathematics Placement Test. After students take their first course, they must take courses in sequence as determined by the departmental prerequisites. Any exceptions must be approved by the course instructor and department chair.
  

  • MATH 335: Abstract Algebra

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 239  and MATH 247 .
    Properties of the integers, real number system and other familiar algebraic entities are viewed abstractly in structures such as groups, semigroups, rings and fields. Homomorphisms and isomorphisms (functions compatible with the algebraic operations) illuminate the underlying similarities among these structures. Students will develop their skills in mathematical writing and presentations. Bollman.
  

  • MATH 342: Geometry

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 143  and MATH 239 .
    The logical foundation of Euclidean geometry, including the axiom systems of Euclid and Hilbert, and their philosophical implications. An introduction to hyperbolic, elliptic and projective geometry. Employs software such as Geometer’s Sketchpad to illustrate course topics. Bollman.
  

  • MATH 345: History of Mathematics

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MATH 141 .
    A study of the history and evolution of mathematical ideas and their significance, from approximately 3500 B.C.E. to the present. Topics include number systems, arithmetic, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, algebra, calculus, probability, number theory and applied mathematics. Offered in alternate years. Bollman.
  

  • MATH 349: Advanced Linear Algebra

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 239  and MATH 247 .
    A continued study of linear algebra as begun in MATH 247 . Topics may include abstract vector spaces, dimension, normed linear spaces, inner product spaces, canonical forms, unitary and Hermitian matrices, factorization, eigenvector analysis, and infinite-dimensional spaces. Offered in alternate years. Bollman.
  

  • MATH 360: Mathematical Modeling

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 247  and CS 171 .
    An introduction to analytical methods in mathematical modeling, including nonlinear optimization, dynamical systems and random processes. Applications in physics, biology, economics and systems engineering. Knowledge of probability and statistics is helpful. Same as CS 360 . Mason.
  

  • MATH 368: Topology

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 239  and MATH 245 .
    An introduction to the basic concepts of point set topology. Fundamental concepts of topological spaces including open and closed sets, limit points, continuous functions, as well as the product, subspace, metric, and quotient topology. Connectedness and compactness with applications to the real line. Countability and separation axioms including Hausdorff, Regular, and Normal spaces. Urysohn’s Lemma and Metrization Theorem. Tychonoff’s Theorem. Topics from algebraic topology if time permits. Urysohn’s Lemma and Metrization Theorem. Tychonoff’s Theorem. Topics from algebraic topology if time permits. Mason, Bollman.
  

  • MATH 370: Partial Differential Equations

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 239  and MATH 247 .
    MATH 331  recommended. A study of the theory and applications of partial differential equations (PDEs). Linear and nonlinear PDEs, including quasilinear first order equations, conservation laws, discontinuous solutions, classification of PDEs, wave propagation in multiple space dimensions, Fourier analysis and separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville theory, fundamental solutions for equations of parabolic and elliptic type, including the maximum principle. Applications in biology, chemistry, engineering and physics. Offered in alternate years. Mason.
  

  • MATH 375: Introduction to Solid Mechanics

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: PHYS 167  and PHYS 168 ; MATH 245 .
    Statics: Forces, moments and couples; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; trusses and frames; distributed loads. Mechanics: Stress/strain, classification of material behavior, generalized Hooke’s law. Engineering applications: Axial loads, torsion of circular rods and tubes, bending and shear stresses in beams, deflection of beams, combined stresses, stress and strain transformation, Mohr’s circle, elastic stability/buckling of columns. Same as Physics 375. Mason.
  

  • MATH 380: Mathematical Physics

    (1 Unit)
    Same as PHYS 380 . Staff.
  

  • MATH 399: Colloquium in Mathematics and Computer Science

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: MATH 299  and senior standing.
    Selected topics in mathematics and computer science as presented by students, departmental faculty and visiting speakers. Requirements include written summaries of each presentation, a departmental major assessment examination and an oral presentation on a mathematics/computer science topic of personal interest. Offered only on a credit/no credit basis. Same as CS 399 . Staff.

Modern Languages and Cultures
  

  • MLAC 105: Intercultural Understanding and Global Issues

    (1 Unit)
    Explores theoretical models of how cultures are derived and what it means to interact across cultural boundaries. Applies these theoretical models to selected global issues in order to demonstrate the potentialities and hazards of negotiation of global issues across borders. Useful for pre-professional students who want to attain the skills and knowledge to effectively function in an international/intercultural context. Taught in English. Myers.
  

  • MLAC 107: “Our Americas”: Crossing Borders, Cultures and Histories

    (1 Unit)
    Serves as a conceptual foundation for the TransAmerican Latino Studies track. An introduction to the cultural dynamics between North and South America, focusing on the interconnectedness of the Western Hemisphere in terms of space, cultures and histories. Taught in English. Pérez Abreu.
  

  • MLAC 110: Language-Learning Residency and Participation in Programs

    (1/4 Unit)
    Includes residency in language-learning housing for one semester and active participation in weekly programs in the student’s respective living area as well as in cultural events. Staff.
  

  • MLAC 345: Methods of Teaching Modern Languages and Cultures

    (1 Unit)
    Explores the role and purpose of the American educational system as it relates to foreign language teaching; teaches active learning strategies grounded in proficiency-oriented language instruction; allows students to begin to realize their potential as foreign language teachers. Staff.
  

  • MLAC 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Staff.
  

  • MLAC 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Staff.

Music

Students performing in ensembles have the option of electing them for credit or not for credit. If credit registration would cause the unit enrollment to exceed four and one-half, the student may elect an audit registration, for which no fee will be assessed. Up to two units of ensemble credit may be included among the total required for graduation.
  

  • MUS 100: Music Major Seminar

    (0 Units)
    Prerequisite: Open only to music majors.
    Designed to provide declared music majors with a broad range of music listening and music performance experiences in order to develop the skills and characteristics necessary to be informed, successful and fulfilled as a well-rounded musician and educated audience member. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • MUS 101: Theory I

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Open only to music majors, or with permission of instructor.
    An introduction to Western musical language through studies in fundamentals (key signatures, intervals, scales, rhythmic notation, etc.), chordal and melodic structures, and basic four-part harmonization. Focuses on intensive training in sight-singing (with solfege) and ear-training activities, an introduction to music software for notation and ear training, and development of keyboard proficiency through participation in a required weekly keyboard laboratory. Keyboard laboratory sessions concentrate on basic reading and harmonization skills at the keyboard, as well as development of the technical ability to perform elementary repertoire. Lecture and keyboard laboratory. Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 102: Theory I

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 101  or advanced placement by means of a departmental examination.
    A continuation of studies begun in MUS 101 , with emphasis on further exercises in and analysis of four-part harmonization, secondary chord function, musical form and exercises in stylized composition. Sight-singing, ear-training and technology application continue. Keyboard laboratory sessions continue to develop reading, harmonization, and basic theory skills as related to piano playing. Further development of technical skills allows the study of early intermediate repertoire. Lecture and keyboard laboratory. Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 110: Rock-and-Roll in Society

    (1 Unit)
    Study of the origins, characteristics and stylistic development of rock-and-roll music from the early 1950s to the present through the frameworks of race, gender/ethnicity, politics, and popular culture. Designed for the non-music major. Course fee. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 111: Music Appreciation

    (1 Unit)
    Designed for the non-music major who wishes to gain an appreciation of music as a fine art. The musical elements of style, form and design are investigated primarily through listening. Not open to music majors. Staff.
  

  • MUS 113: Introduction to Opera

    (1 Unit)
    An introductory course designed for both the music major and non-major. Concentrates on the most frequently performed operas of Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and Wagner. Extensive use of video tapes of opera performances with sub-titles. Offered in alternate years. Balke.
  

  • MUS 120: Music Performance as a Creative Process

    (1 Unit)
    Corequisites: MUS 121 , MUS 122 , MUS 124 , MUS 125 , MUS 131  or MUS 132 .
    Designed to give students the tools necessary to think, discuss and write critically about music both within and outside of their respective ensemble “labs.” Through reading, writing and listening assignments, students will become more aware of the elements involved in musical interpretation. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 133: Opera Workshop

    (1/2 Unit)
    Provides opportunity for involvement in the production of operas or opera scenes from auditions through performance. Covers all aspects of opera from vocal roles to technical support. Offered in alternate years. Staff.
  

  • MUS 137: Piano Chamber Music Ensemble

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisites: Music major and permission of instructor.
    Develops ensemble skills for pianists playing in duos with a second pianist or in mixed ensembles such as trios for piano and strings, etc. Topics include balance, rhythmic precision and pedaling, as well as overall phrasing and interpretation. Abbott, Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 187: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 188: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 189: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 192: Guitar Class I

    (1/4 Unit)
    Basic development of both classical and plectrum guitar skills. Intended for students with little or no previous training. No applied music tuition fee charged. Palmer.
  

  • MUS 193: Guitar Class II

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 192  or permission of instructor.
    A continuation in the development of music reading skills using easy classical, traditional tunes and technical exercises. No applied music tuition fee charged. Palmer.
  

  • MUS 194: Guitar Class III

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 193  or permission of instructor.
    A continuation of MUS 193 . No applied music tuition fee charged. Palmer.
  

  • MUS 201: Theory II

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 102  or permission of instructor.
    A continuation of the studies begun in MUS 101  and MUS 102  with a special emphasis on chromatic harmony. A further study of form and exercises in stylized composition. Sight-singing and ear-training continue. Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 202: Theory II

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 201  or permission of instructor.
    A continuation of the studies begun in MUS 101 , MUS 102  and MUS 201  with a special emphasis on form. An introduction to the materials and techniques of twentieth and twenty-first-century music. Sight-singing and ear-training continue. A major analysis paper is required. Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 205: Jazz Improvisation

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 101  recommended.
    An introduction to the art and craft of jazz improvisation through a study of the theoretical, historical, philosophical and aesthetic factors surrounding its past, present and future performance practice. Course material is designed to develop thinking and reacting skills needed for performance through assignments in repertoire, scales, keyboard harmony skills and melodic patterns. Offered in alternate years. Ball.
  

  • MUS 216: Piano Literature

    (1/2 Unit)
    An historical, melodic, and harmonic overview of some of the major piano works by the most significant composers of the seventeenth through twenty-first centuries. Designed to enhance a music major’s understanding of works considered to be the standards in piano and chamber music. Offered in alternate years. Jensen-Abbott.
  

  • MUS 217: Instrumental Literature

    (1/2 Unit)
    An historical, melodic, and harmonic overview of some of the major instrumental musical works by the most significant composers of the seventeenth through twenty-first centuries. Designed to enhance a music major’s understanding of works considered to be the standards in orchestral, band and chamber music. Offered in alternate years. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 218: Choral Literature

    (1/2 Unit)
    An historical, melodic, and harmonic overview of some of the major choral works by the most significant composers of the seventeenth through twenty-first centuries. Designed to enhance a music major’s understanding of works considered to be the standards in choral music. Offered in alternate years. Parr.
  

  • MUS 220: Diction for Singers

    (1/2 Unit)
    A concentrated course on the basics of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) including application of this system to the correct stage pronunciation and artistic performance of standard classical solo repertoire (art song, opera) in English, Italian, German and French. Balke.
  

  • MUS 221: Diction for Singers

    (1 Unit)
    A concentrated course on the basics of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) including application of this system to the correct stage pronunciation and artistic performance of standard classical solo repertoire (art song, opera) in English, Italian, German and French. Balke.
  

  • MUS 230: Introduction to Conducting

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 102  or permission of instructor.
    Fundamentals of conducting vocal and instrumental ensembles. (1) basic beat patterns; (2) score analysis; (3) instrument and voice ranges and transpositions; and (4) some practical aspects of rehearsing. Lecture and laboratory. Ball.
  

  • MUS 240: Brass Teaching and Techniques

    (1/2 Unit)
    Provides practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of all brass instruments including trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba. Primarily intended for students pursuing their teacher certification in music. A secondary instrument lab ensemble is also a corequisite for this course. Offered in alternate years. Otto.
  

  • MUS 242: Woodwind Teaching and Techniques

    (1/2 Unit)
    Provides practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of all woodwind instruments including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone. Primarily intended for students pursuing their teacher certification in music. A secondary instrument lab ensemble is also a corequisite for this course. Offered in alternate years. Miller.
  

  • MUS 244: Stringed Teaching and Techniques

    (1/2 Unit)
    Provides practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of all bowed string instruments including violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Primarily intended for students pursuing their teacher certification in music. A secondary instrument lab ensemble is also a corequisite for this course. Offered in alternate years. Abo.
  

  • MUS 246: Percussion Teaching and Techniques

    (1/2 Unit)
    Provides practical methods in the teaching and playing techniques of all percussion instruments including snare drum, timpani, mallet instruments, as well as most other percussion instruments utilized in an instrumental ensemble. Primarily intended for students pursuing their teacher certification in music. A secondary instrument lab ensemble is also a corequisite for this course. Offered in alternate years. Wulff.
  

  • MUS 287: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 288: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 289: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 313: Music History I

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 201  or permission of instructor.
    A course in the history of music designed for junior and senior music majors. Covers music from the ancient Greeks through the seventeenth century. In addition to regular examinations, assignments stress stylistic characteristics of a period or of an individual composer. There is assigned listening. Abbott.
  

  • MUS 314: Music History II

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 201  or permission of instructor.
    A continuation of MUS 313  covering music from the eighteenth century to the present. In addition to examinations and analysis assignments, students complete a major research paper by the end of the semester that investigates some aspect of contemporary Western music or deal with non-Western music. Abbott.
  

  • MUS 319: Evolution of Jazz

    (1 Unit)
    An exploration of the rich cultural background and evolution of jazz music through discussion of important performers, composers, educators and critics with respect to their contribution to the development of the art form. Emphasis is placed on developing critical listening skills through the extensive use of landmark recordings and live performances. Offered in alternate years. Ball.
  

  • MUS 322: Teaching of Instrumental Music in the Schools

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 230 .
    Required of all instrumental music education majors. Designed to acquaint the student with all aspects of teaching, developing, planning, directing and administering public school instrumental music programs, K-12. Offered in alternate years. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 325: Teaching of Music in the Elementary School

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 230 .
    Designed to give the student a knowledge of a well-rounded music program for the elementary grades. Creative experiences, demonstrations and practical work in performing and listening are stressed. Lecture and laboratory. Offered in alternate years. Root.
  

  • MUS 328: Teaching of Choral Music in the Secondary School

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 230 ; MUS 330  is strongly recommended.
    An introduction to all aspects of the music program for the secondary school and the techniques for administering the program. Lecture and laboratory. It is strongly recommended that Music 330 (Choral Conducting) be elected prior to 328. Offered in alternate years. Parr.
  

  • MUS 330: Choral Conducting

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 230 .
    Laboratory work in choral conducting and score reading with practical experience in techniques of training choral ensembles. Required of all choral music education majors. Offered in alternate years. Parr.
  

  • MUS 331: Instrumental Conducting

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: MUS 230 .
    Laboratory work to develop techniques and skills required for instrumental conducting and score reading. Students may be given the opportunity to conduct instrumental ensembles on campus. Required of all instrumental music education majors. Offered in alternate years. Ball.
  

  • MUS 387: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 388: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 389: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • MUS 391: Internship

    (1/2 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • MUS 392: Internship

    (1 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • MUS 401: Seminar

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • MUS 402: Seminar

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • MUS 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • MUS 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.

Music: Ensembles
  

  • MUS 121: Marching Band/Symphonic Band

    (1/4 Unit)
    Open to all wind or percussion students by audition. Auditions are held one week prior to the beginning of the fall semester during pre-season rehearsals. After marching season, students continue in symphonic band until the end of the semester. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 122: Symphonic Wind Ensemble

    (1/4 Unit)
    Available for all woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Admission is by audition given during November and/or the first week of the spring semester. McIlhagga.
  

  • MUS 123: Jazz Combo

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Available to student instrumentalists and singers interested in performing in a combo setting within the jazz idiom. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Ball.
  

  • MUS 124: Jazz Ensemble

    (1/4 Unit)
    Available to wind and percussion students interested in playing all styles of jazz. Admission is by audition given during the first week of classes. Ball.
  

  • MUS 125: Symphony Orchestra

    (1/4 Unit)
    Open to all students by audition. Auditions are held the first week of each semester; students should bring one prepared solo. Ball.
  

  • MUS 126: String Ensembles

    (1/4 Unit)
    Open to string students and pianists who are interested in performing chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Permission of instructor required. Staff.
  

  • MUS 127: Woodwind Ensembles

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Available for woodwind students who are interested in performing chamber music from all periods. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Staff.
  

  • MUS 128: Brass Ensembles

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Available for brass students who are interested in performing brass chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Staff.
  

  • MUS 129: Percussion Ensemble

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Available for percussion students who are interested in playing music for percussion. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Wulff.
  

  • MUS 130: Guitar Ensemble

    (1/4 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
    Open to all guitar students who are interested in performing chamber music. Rehearsals are by arrangement. Palmer.
  

  • MUS 131: Concert Choir

    (1/4 Unit)
    Open to all students by audition. Auditions are held during the first four days of classes in the fall. Parr.
  

  • MUS 132: Briton Singers

    (1/4 Unit)
    Members are selected from the Concert Choir by audition during the first week of classes in the fall. Parr.
  

  • MUS 138: Brazilian Drumming

    (.25 unit)
    A study of the origins and development of Brazil’s national rhythm through hands on learning and listening.  The course focuses specifically on the various percussive instruments that make up a standard samba ensemble.  No previous drumming experience is necessary. Staff

Neuroscience
  

  • NEUR 241: Neuroscience I: Brain Structure and Function

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101  or permission of instructor.
    An introduction to brain structure and function. Emphasis on the way the nervous system is organized to process information, construct representation of the world and generate adaptive behavior. Lecture, discussion, dissection. Same as PSYC 241 . Jechura, Keyes, Schmitter, Wilson.
  

  • NEUR 242: Neuroscience II: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisites: NEUR 241  and BIOL 195 , or permission of instructor.
    An introduction to neuroscience with emphasis at the cellular and molecular levels. Covers structure and function of neurons and glial cells, electrical and chemical synapses, neurotransmitters, aspects of vision, axon guidance and outgrowth, energy metabolism in the brain, and the hormones and brain regions that affect eating activity and behavior. Schmitter.
  

  • NEUR 391: Internship

    (1/2 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • NEUR 392: Internship

    (1 Unit)
    Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
  

  • NEUR 401: Seminar

    (1/2 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
    Staff.
  

  • NEUR 402: Seminar

    (1 Unit)
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.
    Staff.
  

  • NEUR 411: Directed Study

    (1/2 Unit)
    Staff.
  

  • NEUR 412: Directed Study

    (1 Unit)
    Staff.

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy

    (1 Unit)
    A study of the basic methods, controversial problems and philosophical systems, with special consideration given to the relation of philosophy to other disciplines. Because of the central role of argument and evidence in philosophical inquiry, this course is an introduction to conceptual clarification, logical analysis and general critical thinking. Examines topics such as knowledge and skepticism, the mind-body problem, personal identity, moral relativism, moral responsibility, free will and determinism, power, social justice, racism, sexism, violence, war, the existence of God, the existence of theoretical entities. Kirby, Mittag.
  

  • PHIL 102: Philosophy East and West

    (1 Unit)
    Compares different schools of eastern philosophy with those of western philosophy in their approaches to important epistemological, metaphysical and ethical issues. These issues include, for example, the nature of the self and its relation to the external world; personal identity; and determinism, free will and moral responsibility. Covers similarities and differences in the philosophical questions asked, arguments given and methodologies adopted by both eastern and western philosophers. Madhok.
  

  • PHIL 107: Logic and Critical Reasoning

    (1 Unit)
    A study of the basic conceptual tools used to recognize, evaluate and express arguments. Designed for the student who wishes to reason more effectively and critically. Topics: inductive and deductive standards, truth, validity, fallacies, paradoxes, regresses, counterexamples, analogies, reductios, definitions, sophistries. Mittag.
  

  • PHIL 187: Selected Topics

    (1/4 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • PHIL 188: Selected Topics

    (1/2 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • PHIL 189: Selected Topics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination of subjects or areas not included in other courses. Staff.
  

  • PHIL 201: Ethics

    (1 Unit)
    An examination and evaluation of the major ethical theories, both classical and contemporary, and the application of these theories to a current moral problem. Madhok.
  

  • PHIL 202: Social Philosophy

    (1 Unit)
    An issues and historically oriented introduction to a broad range of philosophical subject matter and methodologies through a clarification and analysis of argumentation used to justify selected social and political institutions and practices—e.g., individual liberties, properties of personhood, the nature of the state, obligations and rights, etc. Staff.
  

  • PHIL 206: Contemporary Moral Problems

    (1 Unit)
    An introduction to a broad range of philosophical subjects and methodologies through an examination and analysis of contemporary moral problems—e.g., abortion, euthanasia, genetic engineering, sexual morality, gender and racial discrimination, corporate crime, pornography and censorship, the death penalty, ecology, world hunger, etc. Madhok.
  

  • PHIL 207: Symbolic Logic

    (1 Unit)
    A study of the formal conceptual tools used by modern deductive logic to express and evaluate arguments. Emphasizes the use of propositional and quantifier logic to clarify and evaluate arguments. Mittag.
  

  • PHIL 211: Ancient Philosophy

    (1 Unit)
    A survey of the beginnings of western philosophical thought focusing on the writings of the Presocratics, Plato, Aristotle and others. Kirby.
  

  • PHIL 212: Modern Philosophy

    (1 Unit)
    Philosophical thought in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on the writings of such philosophers as Descartes, Leibnitz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. Kirby.
  

  • PHIL 214: Twentieth Century Philosophy

    (1 Unit)
    Major movements in and methods of contemporary philosophical thinking with special attention to the analytic and existential thinkers. Offered in alternate years. Kirby.
  

  • PHIL 220: Philosophy and History of Science

    (1 Unit)
    Considers the following questions: What is science? What is scientific explanation? What are the ontological commitments of a scientist? To what extent does the culture of a scientific community affect results of that community? Kirby.
  

  • PHIL 234: Philosophy of Religion

    (1 Unit)
    Same as RS 234 . Staff.
 

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