Course Descriptions - Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy

PHL 106

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of philosophy. The literary and conceptual approach of the course is balanced with emphasis on approaches to ethical decision making. The student should have an understanding of major philosophical ideas in an historical survey from the early Greeks to the modern era.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Ethics in the Workplace

PHL 200

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

CODE - C PREREQUISITE: As required by program. This course is a survey of the ethical principals involved in the workplace with emphasis on common modern problems. The perspectives of workers, supervisors, management, owners, and consumers are considered. The student should have an understanding of the ethical issues unique to the work environment.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Ethics and Society

PHL 206

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course involves the study of ethical issues which confront individuals in the course of their daily lives. The focus is on the fundamental questions of right and wrong, of human rights, and of conflicting obligations. The student should be able to understand and be prepared to make decisions in life regarding ethical issues.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3