2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Music Education |
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MUED 237 - Choral Techniques for Instrumentalists (1 credit)
(Prereq: MUS 216 and MUS 218 ) This course provides study of rehearsal techniques, repertoire, and administration of secondary (middle and high school) choral programs. Instrumental concentration students study mixed concert choirs, male and female choirs, and techniques for show/jazz choir. Fieldwork is required. F.
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MUED 245 - Brass and Wind Techniques for Vocalists (2 credits)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) This course is designed for undergraduate music majors in the teacher preparation track who are vocal majors to prepare them for teaching secondary students in the instrumental classroom. They will study and practice instrumental rehearsal techniques and strategies, lesson planning, evaluative procedures, and standard instrumental repertoire. S.
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MUED 291 - Fundamentals of Percussion Instruments (1 credit)
This course introduces fundamentals, techniques and pedagogical approaches to teaching instruments in the percussion family. Students learn how to play and teach the major percussion instruments that are part of public school settings, Grades 6-12. S.
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MUED 292 - Fundamentals of String Instruments (1 credit)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) The primary objective of this class is to give students who will eventually be teaching string players a general working knowledge of the string family of instruments. Students will have hands-on experience playing each of the instruments and will be presented with concise information regarding every facet of string playing. At the completion of this course, students should be able to perform competently at the beginner level on each of the string instruments and will possess a strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of playing. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary to enable the student to be an effective educator for his or her string students. S.
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MUED 313 - Music Literature for Grades Pre-K to 5 (3 credits)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) (Prereq: MUS 216 and MUS 218 ) This course examines child development characteristics and developmentally appropriate music literature for teaching music to children in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5. Students are engaged in collecting, analyzing, classifying, and performing vocal repertoire - including non-English language songs - and listening examples appropriate for children ages 4 through 10. Special emphases are ethnically diverse songs and listening examples as well as developmentally appropriate ways of performing and teaching literature examined. F.
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MUED 321 - Music Methods for Grades Pre-K to 2 (2 credits)
This course examines contemporary music pedagogy for children ages Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 in a sequential literacy-based music curriculum. Students study and apply developmentally appropriate goals, objectives, content and skills, repertoire, strategies, materials, and methods. Lesson plan designs, classroom management, and national and state music education standards relevant to Grades PK-2 music curricula are also examined. S.
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MUED 353 - General Music Methods, Grades 6-12 (1 credit)
This course examines philosophy, materials and techniques needed for teaching general music in middle and high school settings. Students develop skills in teaching, classroom management skills, and designing performance-based assessment techniques. F.
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MUED 354 - Music for Young Children (3 credits)
Emphasis on such topics as the place of music in the education of young children, free and dramatic interpretation of music, listening and rhythmic activity, and rhythm instruments. Designed for students in early childhood and elementary education. F, S.
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MUED 391 - Fundamentals of Brass Instruments (1 credit)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) The primary objective of this class is to give students who will be teaching brass players a general working knowledge of the brass family of instruments. Students will have hands-on experience playing each of the brass instruments and will be presented with concise information regarding every facet of brass playing. At the completion of this course, students will perform competently at the beginner level on each of the brass instruments and will possess a strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of playing. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary to enable the student to be an effective educator for his or her brass students. F.
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MUED 392 - Fundamentals of Woodwind Instruments (1 credit)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) The primary objective of this class is to give students who will be teaching flute and single reed instruments a general working knowledge of the woodwind family of instruments. Students will have hands-on experience playing each of the woodwind instruments and will be presented with concise information regarding every facet of woodwind playing. At the completion of this course, students will perform competently at the beginner level on each of the woodwind instruments and will possess a strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of playing. S.
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MUED 421 - Music Methods for Grades 3-5 (2 credits)
(Prereq: MUED 321 ) This course examines contemporary music pedagogy for children in Grades 3-5 in a sequential, literacy-based music curriculum. Students study and apply developmentally appropriate goals, objectives, content and skills, repertoire, strategies, materials, and methods. Lesson plan designs, classroom management and national and state music education standards relevant to Grades 3-5 music curricula are also examined. F.
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MUED 437 - Secondary Choral Methods (3 credits)
(Prereq: MUS 216 and MUS 218 ) Rehearsal techniques, repertoire, and administration of junior and senior high school choral groups. Includes mixed concert choirs, male and female choirs, and techniques for show/jazz choir. Field work is required. F.
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MUED 440 - Choral Music Methods I, Grades 4-8 (2 credits)
(Prereq: MUS 216 , MUS 218 and MUS 333 ) This course provides study of repertoire, score analysis, rehearsal techniques, sight reading methods, and administration of upper elementary and middle school choral programs, Grades 4-8. Vocal concentration students study treble and mixed choirs and techniques for working with the adolescent voice. Fieldwork is required. S.
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MUED 441 - Choral Music Methods II, Grades 9-12 (2 credits)
(Prereq: MUS 216 , MUS 218 and MUS 334 ) This course provides study of repertoire, score analysis, rehearsal techniques, sight-reading methods, and administration of secondary high school choral programs, Grades 9-12. Vocal concentration students study mixed concert choirs, male and female choirs, and techniques for show/jazz choir. Fieldwork is required. F.
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MUED 443 - Instrumental Music Methods I, Grades 6-8 (2 credits)
(Prereq: MUED 291 , MUED 292 , MUED 391 and MUED 392 ) This course presents approaches, methods, and procedures for developing middle school instrumental music programs, Grades 6-8. Students learn specific skills, materials and techniques necessary to organize, administer and teach a middle school band program. S.
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MUED 444 - Instrumental Music Methods II, Grades 9-12 (2 credits)
(prereq: MUED 443 and MUS 333 ) This course is a presentation, discussion, and application of approaches, methods, and procedures for high school instrumental music programs. The course provides students with specific teaching skills, techniques, and materials necessary to organize and administer a high school band program. Course content includes philosophical, theoretical, and practical methods of teaching music, with specific emphasis on the high school band. F.
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MUED 469A - Applied Choral Literature (3 credits)
(Prereq: MUS 333 ) This course is a comprehensive study of choral literature from all periods of western music history. There is an applied focus on repertoire appropriate for use in public school settings for beginning to advanced choirs of different ages and voicings, incorporating representative composers, compositional styles, programming, and score study and preparation. F, S.
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MUED 469B - Applied Wind Band Literature (3 credits)
(Prereq: MUS 333 ) This course is a comprehensive study of wind band literature with emphasis on historically significant works from the earliest beginnings to the present. There is an applied focus on graded works for beginning band to advanced repertoire, incorporating representative composers, compositional styles, programming, and score study and preparation. F, S.
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MUED 491 - Fundamentals of Percussion Instruments (1 credit)
(Restricted to music majors in the teacher preparation concentration) The primary objective of this class is to give students who will eventually be teaching percussion players a general working knowledge of the percussion family of instruments. Students will have hands-on experience playing both pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments. At the completion of this course, students will be able to perform competently at the beginner level on mallet, auxiliary, and snare drum percussion instruments and will possess a strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of playing. Ultimately, the goal of the course is to provide the knowledge necessary to enable the student to be an effective educator for his or her percussion students. F.
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New Media and Digital Culture |
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NMDC 231 - Film, New Media and Culture (3 credits)
(=ENGL 231 ) (=DCD 231 ) (Prereq: ENGL 101 ) An introductory survey of the history, theory, and practice of new media that promotes the development of a critical interdisciplinary framework for approaching New Media studies. The texts and tools for the course build upon critical conversation sin literature, art, history, film and media studies to analyze what is “new” about new media and how they compare with, transform, and remediate earlier media practices. The course promotes a hands-on, active engagement with digital technologies and texts as a means for analysis and critique of new media innovations in contemporary academic research.
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NMDC 331 - Critical Approaches to New Media (3 credits)
(Prereq: NMDC 231 or ENGL 231 ) This course introduces students to the criticism and theory defining the field of New Media studies. The class will explore some of the major historical, cultural, sociopolitical, and critical trends in this field. F, S, Su.
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NMDC 431 - New Media and Literature (3 credits)
(=ENGL 431 ) (Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 , or ENGL 211 and one other 200 level ENGL course) This class will explore the future (and past) of literature in the digital age. We will begin with some historical examples of hypertext, (that is, in its original meaning, text that goes “beyond” or “above” the limitations of the written word) from Heracliltus, Dante, early modern broadsides, Blake, and Woolf. The second part of the class will be dedicated to encounters with the literature and criticism of New Media. We will conclude with some pre-professional preparation designed to make English majors aware of the changing textual landscape of their discipline.
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Nursing |
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NUR 201 - Integrative Health Practices Across Cultures (3 credits)
This course does not require admission to the nursing major. Integrative health care is a synthesis or blend of conventional care with alternative and complementary healing therapies. This course is designed to introduce the student to an integrative healthcare approach, integrating allopathic healthcare with complementary and alternative modalities. Students will examine their own health beliefs/practices and compare healing practices and the consequences of health related choices. The background and current status of integrative healthcare, as well as health policy, legal, regulatory, and ethical issues will be explored. Medical terminology sufficient to communicate will be included. Commonly used alternative and complementary healing therapies, their uses, expected outcomes, and potential untoward effects that may be analyzed include acupressure, aromatherapy, herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, imagery, music, nutritional supplements, reflexology, and therapeutic touch. F, S.
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NUR 301 - Transition to Professional Nursing (3 credits)
(Prereq: admission to the BSN Completion Program) Overview of the historical aspects of professional nursing with emphasis on the development of nursing theories, nursing research, legal, ethical principles and their impact on current nursing practice. The role of communication and teaching/learning in nursing practice will be emphasized. Designed to develop the critical reading, thinking and writing skills necessary for a successful university-level study.
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NUR 305 - Health Assessment (3 credits)
(Prereq: admission to the BSN Completion Program) (Coreq: NUR 305L ) Provides the knowledge to perform a comprehensive health assessment on adults and on overview of health assessment of special age groups. Emphasis is on identification of normal and abnormal findings with consideration for cultural and ethnic variations and developmental changes across the life span. Designed to develop critical thinking skills necessary to analyze assessment findings and apply to professional nursing practice.
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NUR 305L Q - Health Assessment Laboratory (2 credits)
(Prereq: admission to the BSN Completion Program) (Coreq: NUR 305 ) Provides the student with the opportunity to practice the concepts and skills used when conducting a comprehensive health assessment including a health history, systems review and a complete physical exam. F, S.
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NUR 398 - Special Topics in Nursing (3 credits)
This course is designed as a seminar that will focus on a specialty area of professional nursing practice. Examples may be: Multicultural Nursing, Oncology Nursing, Gerontology Nursing, Cardiopulmonary Nursing, and Hospice Nursing. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. F, S.
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NUR 399 - Independent Study in Nursing (1 to 6 credits)
Students may select a special topic in nursing or a special area of practice in nursing that they wish to learn more about. The Faculty member most qualified will direct the independent study with the individual student. The student and the faculty member will jointly write the course objectives and the student learning outcomes for the course. A plan of study will be developed jointly and the method of evaluation will be determined by the faculty. Independent studies may be repeated as the topic changes. F, S, Su.
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NUR 401 - Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the students to transcultural nursing in health care today. Different cultural health and healing practices will be explored. Students will examine their own cultural health practices and compare these healing practices to other culture groups. Students will examine various ways in which transcultural nursing facilitates nurses’ knowledge and skill in communicating with and caring for people from diverse cultures. This course may be repeated. F, S.
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NUR 408 - Primary Nursing Across the Life Span (3 credits)
(Prereq: NUR 301 , NUR 305 , and NUR 305L ) Introduces major concepts and theories applied to nursing care of groups, families and communities. Growth and development stages throughout the life span provide the framework for this course with emphasis placed on normal development as well as specific health issues and disease complications common to each stage.
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NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing (3 credits)
(Prereq: NUR 301 , NUR 305 , and NUR 305L ) (Coreq: NUR 410P ) Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to apply health promotion, prevention of disease complications, environmental and epidemiological concepts and teaching/ learning principles in working with populations in the community. Emphasis is placed on establishing community partnerships, community assessment strategies and implementation of nursing care programs in the community.
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NUR 410P Q - Community Health Nursing Practicum (2 credits)
(Coreq: NUR 410 ) Provide the student with the opportunity to observe nurses practicing in roles outside the hospital: such as home health nurses, school nurses, community health nurses, hospice nurses or parish nurses. Students will assess, plan and implement a health promotion or disease complication prevention program for a selected aggregate. F, S.
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NUR 420 - Nursing Leadership and Management (3 credits)
(Prereq: NUR 301 , NUR 305 , and NUR 305L ) (Coreq: NUR 420P ) This course introduces concepts in leadership, management and fellowship as they relate to the role of professional nursing in the sociopolitical health care environment. Cost containment and cost effective financial management of human, and material resources is emphasized. Group dynamics, change process, crisis management and the role of quality improvement in professional nursing leadership will be included in this course.
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NUR 420P Q - Nursing Leadership and Management Practicum (2 credits)
(Prereq: NUR 301 , NUR 305 , and NUR 305L ) (Coreq: NUR 420 ) Provide the student with the opportunity to observe nurses practicing in management roles in various health care agencies. Students will get practice experiences in managing costs and budgets, scheduling, quality improvement, and conflict management.
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NUR 424 - Nursing Research (3 credits)
(Prereq: STAT 201 /STAT 201L ) Provides the student with an overview of the research methods commonly used in nursing research. Ethical/legal issues in health care research are discussed. Emphasis is on evaluating current nursing research for application to evidence-based nursing practice.
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NUR 430 - Health Care Systems Policies and Policy (3 credits)
(Prereq: admission to the BSN Completion Program) This course focuses on health policy and issues that affect consumers of health care and nursing practice. The organization of the U.S. health care system and the policy making process are explored and the legal, political, economic, social and environmental influences are analyzed. Designed to encourage the students to take an active role as a professional nurse in the political process and policy development process that defines health care in the U.S.
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PGA Golf Management Program |
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PGA 101 - PGA/Golf Management Q-Level, Seminar I (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) This course introduces the concepts of golf management for the future member of the PGA of America. In-depth discussion of specific core information of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program, History, Constitution, and the Rules of Golf. F.
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PGA 102 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar II (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) The second in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. This is Facility Management 1 that will discuss: Business Planning, Customer Relations, Golf Car Fleet Management, Tournament Operations, and the Rules of Golf. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. S.
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PGA 180 - Internship in Golf Management I (0 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) Three month full-time Co-Op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Pass/Fail grading only. Su.
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PGA 201 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar III (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGA 102 ) The third in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. This is Teaching and Player Development I that will discuss: Introduction to teaching the game of golf, grow of the game programs, and golf club performance and specifications. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. F.
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PGA 202 - PGA/Golf Management Level 2, Seminar IV (2 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGA 201 ) The fourth in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. Facility Management 2 expands on Business Planning, Merchandising, Customer Relations, and introduces Golf Operations. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. S.
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PGA 280 - Internship in Golf Management II (0 credits)
(Prereq: PGA 180 ) Three month full-time co-op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Internship is continuation of PGA 180. Pass/Fail grading only. Su.
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PGA 301 - PGA/Golf Management Level 2, Seminar V (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGA 202 ) The fifth in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. Teaching and Player Development 2 expands instruction and coaching the game of golf and growth of comprehensive player development programs. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. F.
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PGA 302 - PGA/Golf Management Level 3, Seminar VI (2 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGA 301 ) The sixth in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. Facility Management 3 focuses on the execution of the business plan in all areas of the operation and introduces Supervising and Delegating the facility staff. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. S.
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PGA 380 - Internship in Golf Management III (0 credits)
(Prereq: PGA 280 ) Three month full-time Co-Op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Internship is continuation of PGA 280. Pass/Fail grading only. Su.
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PGA 401 - PGA/Golf Management Level 3, Seminar VII (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGA 302 ) The seventh in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. Teaching and Player Development 3 expand upon advance instruction and coaching methods and promoting your teaching business. These discussions of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required during Co-Op internships. F.
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PGA 480 - Internship in Golf Management IV (3 to 12 credits)
(Prereq: PGA 380 ) Seven month Co-Op internship that is conducted over an academic semester that is a continuation of PGA 380. Pass/Fail grading only. F, S, Su.
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PGMP 101 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar I (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) This course introduces the concepts of golf management for the future member of the PGA of America. In-depth discussion of specific core information of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program and completion of related assignments will constitute the majority of this course structure.
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PGMP 102 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar II (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) The second in a series of seminars and classes supporting the required learning objectives of the PGA of America’s PGA Golf Management Program. This seminar will include discussion on the objectives of the following areas: PGA Constitution, Golf Car Fleet Management, Rules of Golf, Tournament Operations, Golfer Development Programs, Golf Club Design and Repair, and introduction to Teaching. These discussion of principles will prepare students for the work experience activities required in PGMP 180 . For this preparation, completion of several components of the competency assignments involved in the PGA’s Level I education Program will be required for this class.
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PGMP 171 - Introduction to Turf Management (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program) Designed to introduce principles of turfgrass management to the student interested in pursuing a career as a general manager or golf professional at a golf course. Topics include turfgrass selection, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, supplementary cultural practices, and management of turfgrass pests. (Course to be taken through Horry Georgetown Technical College.)
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PGMP 180 - Internship in Golf Management I (0 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Professional Golf Management Program) Three month full-time co-op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Pass/Fail grading only.
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PGMP 201 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar III (3 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGMP 102 ) This course continues the concepts of golf management developed in PGMP 101 and PGMP 102 . In-depth discussion of principles will be applied to assignments as the core of this course examines work experience activities from PGMP 180 . Completion of portions of the eight core competency assignments required for the PGA’s Level I Education Program will be a component of this course. Topics covered in this course will include: The PGA Constitution, the rules of golf, golf car fleet management, tournament operations, golfer development programs, golf club design and repair, introduction to teaching, and career enhancement.
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PGMP 202 - PGA/Golf Management Level 1, Seminar IV (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGMP 201 ) This course explores the Pre-Seminar work required for completion of the PGA’s Level I Education Program. Concepts of material for business planning, customer relations, and analysis of the swing and the respective assignments required for completion of these portions of the Level I PGA Work Experience Kit will be the components of this course. Case studies will be used to connect theory with practical application.
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PGMP 280 - Internship in Golf Management II (0 credits)
(Prereq: PGMP 180 ) Three month full-time co-op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Internship is continuation of PGMP 180 . Pass/Fail grading only.
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PGMP 282 - Survey of Food and Beverage Management (3 credits)
(=HRTM 282 ) (Prereq: not recommended at the freshman level) Provides students with an opportunity to learn concepts and skills related to food and beverage service operations. Class time will be used to present concepts and base knowledge, while lab time will be used to develop actual food preparation skills and food and beverage costing techniques. F, S.
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PGMP 301 - PGA/Golf Management Level 2, Seminar I (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGMP 202 ) This seminar will focus on the material contained in the PGA’s Level 2 educational program. Specific core competencies addressed include Business Planning and Operations, Customer Relations, Business communications, and Analysis of the Swing.
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PGMP 302 - PGA/Golf Management Level 2, Seminar II (1 credit)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGMP 301 ) This seminar will focus on the material contained in the PGA’s Level 2 educational program. Specific core competencies addressed include Turf grass Management, Merchandise and Inventory Management, Supervising and Delegating. Philosophy and Swing Concepts, and Analysis of the Swing.
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PGMP 380 - Internship in Golf Management III (0 credits)
(Prereq: PGMP 280 ) Three month full-time co-op work experience meeting the eligible employment guidelines outlined in the PGA of America’s Constitution. Internship is continuation of PGMP 280 . Pass/Fail grading only.
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PGMP 401 - PGA/Golf Management Level 3, Seminar I (2 credits)
(Prereq: Acceptance into the PGA Golf Management Program and successful completion of PGMP 302 ) This course fulfills the learning objectives outlined in the PGA’s Level 3 curriculum. The course will primarily focus on Advanced Teaching, Player Development Programs & Teaching Business and Golf Club Fitting. F, S.
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PGMP 402 - PGA/Golf Management Level 3, Seminar II (1 credit)
(Restricted to PGA Golf students) (Prereq: PGMP 401 ) This course fulfills the learning objectives outlined in the PGA’s Level 3 curriculum. This course builds on Level 1 and Level 2 courses and emphasizes the integration of learning, teaching, and the performance elements of the game of golf. Topics include Career Enhancement, Supervising and Delegating, Human Resources, Food and Beverage Control, Advanced Teaching, and Player Development Programs. S.
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PGMP 480 - Internship in Golf Management IV (3 to 12 credits)
(Prereq: PGMP 380 ) Seven month co-op internship that is conducted over an academic semester that is a continuation of PGMP 380 . Pass/Fail grading only.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 100 - Introductory Philosophy Seminar (0 credits)
This course will be an elective. This course is a general introduction to the study of philosophy. It introduces newly declared philosophy majors to the program, courses, and the faculty in the philosophy department at Coastal Carolina University.
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the most central problems of philosophy. Topics include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis, and problem solving skills. F, S, Su.
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PHIL 102 - Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility, major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontology; and applied ethical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.
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PHIL 103 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (3 credits)
This course surveys broad trends in political thought: liberalism, conservatism, libertarianism, communism and more are possibly covered. Specific political thinkers from the ancient world through today may be considered. Crucial political concepts such as justice, liberty and equality may also be considered. The overarching goal is to critically explore how humanity has attempted to organize social and political life, all with an eye toward the understanding and evaluation of politics today. No background in philosophy is required. F, S.
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PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3 credits)
This is a course in basic reasoning skills, including identifying arguments and types of arguments, evaluating arguments, and defending one’s own views with reason and evidence. Students will build skills in basic empirical and statistical reasoning, avoiding common fallacies, and reasoning in specific contexts such as morality, religion, and politics. F, S, Su.
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PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
This course introduces students to formal logic. Students will learn to recognize deductive and inductive arguments. They will translate English statements to the language of propositional deductive logic, construct truth tables, and use proof procedures such as natural deduction to demonstrate the validity of arguments. Common forms of inductive reasoning, such as analogical and probabilistic reasoning, may also be introduced. The formal reasoning skills acquired in this course may benefit students taking professional and graduate school admission tests. F, S, Su.
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PHIL 214 - Philosophy of Sex and Love (3 credits)
This course explores and critically examines various philosophical and scientific theories concerning the nature of love and sexuality which have been important in the Western world. Plato’s “Symposium,” Hegel’s “Phenomenology of Spirit,” and Freud’s “Three Essays on Sexuality” may be considered. Course topics will include philosophical and theological conceptions of sex and love, and ethical issues related to these topics, including monogamy, same-sex marriage, pornography, and adultery. S.
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PHIL 220 - Science and Pseudoscience (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to critical reasoning skills useful in practical contexts involved with scientific and pseudoscientific claims. Cases analyzed may include typical examples of pseudoscience such as miracle cures, medical quackery, superstition, precognition, repressed memories, and conspiracy theories. The course may also examine popular representations and misrepresentations of science and its results. Critical thinking tools introduced may include techniques for evaluating inductive reasoning, identifying logical fallacies, evaluating statistical claims, and for recognizing and resisting perceptual and cognitive biases. Offered as needed.
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PHIL 271 - Philosophical Writing (3 credits)
(Prereq: ENGL 101 and a grade of ‘C’ or better in any other PHIL course, or permission of the instructor) A first course in philosophical methods, the aim of this course is to introduce students to the skills necessary to communicate in philosophy. The course will focus on techniques of active reading; summarizing arguments both in writing and orally; preparing abstracts, summaries, and responses to readings; writing argumentative and critical essays; presenting philosophical arguments, positions, problems and papers; thinking critically and creatively about philosophical problems, formulating original philosophical responses to problems, and using appropriate reference materials and methods. Classroom time will be organized around small and large group discussion, peer review sessions, and minimal lecture. The content employed to convey these essentials of philosophical discourse will vary by instructor.
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PHIL 300 - Ancient Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of the history of ancient Greek philosophy from the Milesians through Aristotle. It traces the development of philosophical themes among the Pre-Socratics and proceeds to their development in the works of Plato and Aristotle. The emphasis throughout will be on understanding, analyzing, and evaluating the arguments of the philosophers.
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PHIL 301 - Modern Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of Western philosophical thought from the early Renaissance through Hume. The chief emphasis is on the 17th and 18th Century, including Bacon, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley and Hume. This course may be taken prior to PHIL 300 .
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PHIL 302 - 18th and 19th Century Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHIL 101 , one PHIL course at the 300 level, and Sophomore standing or higher; or permission of the instructor) This course centers upon philosophical developments after the Enlightenment period. The critical philosophy of Immanuel Kant (especially his The Critique of Pure Reason), the dialectical thought of G.W.F. Hegel and his anti-systemic critics are the focus of the course.
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PHIL 303 - Continental and American Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) The principal movements of philosophical thought from Colonial times to the present, with special emphasis on the 18th and 19th centuries.
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PHIL 305 Q* - Contemporary Moral Issues (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This is a course in the application of ethical theory through the examination of moral issues confronting people in contemporary society. Topics vary but may include discussion of ethical problems related to abortion, drug use and laws, euthanasia, war and terrorism, homosexuality, violence, animal rights, the environment, and punishment. F.
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PHIL 306 - 20th Century Analytic Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of the development of analytic philosophy in the Twentieth Century, with emphasis on both the works of prominent analytic philosophers and the methods now typical of contemporary analytic philosophy. The works of Frege, Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Quine, and Kripke may be considered. Topics may include the role of analysis and common sense in philosophy, theories of linguistic meaning, the relation language has with the world, the relationship between science and philosophy, and the nature of necessity and possibility.
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PHIL 309 - Philosophy of Mind (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHIL 101 and Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction to the fundamental questions, concepts and problems of contemporary philosophy of mind, including those concerning the nature of mind, the relationship between mind and world, and understanding consciousness. Readings from Ryle, Armstrong, Lewis, Block, Churchland, Dennett, Jackson, Shoemaker, Tye, Dretske, et al.
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PHIL 310 - Philosophical Themes in Literature (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Selected philosophical problems as they are presented in imaginative and theoretical literature. Works of fiction and philosophical treatments of issues involved in them are read and discussed.
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PHIL 311 - Ethical Theory (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHIL 101 or PHIL 102 , and Sophomore standing or higher; or permission of the instructor) A study of moral principles and the basic concepts underlying these principles, such as good, evil, right, wrong, justice, value, duty, and obligation. Using original source readings from both classical and contemporary moral philosophy, this course develops an understanding of the philosophical foundations of various ethical theories. S.
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PHIL 312 - Intelligence Ethics (3 credits)
The course investigates ethical issues as they arise for intelligence professionals. Topics covered may include surveillance ethics, the ethics of espionage, covert action and special operations. The value and importance of studying intelligence ethics is emphasized. F, S.
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PHIL 313 - Sports Ethics (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is an attempt to clarify and explore general as well as specific ethical issues in sports. Topics the course investigates may include the moral significance of sport and concepts such as sportspersonship, as well as more specific issues such as the use of steroids, equal opportunity, payment for college athletes, and more. No background in ethics is required. The course may include a brief introduction to ethical reasoning and theory before exploring particular issues, applying ethical principles to real world situations in and involving sports. Offered as needed.
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PHIL 314 - Social and Political Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) An examination of modern political philosophers, their responses to political, social, economic and legal concepts, and issues concerning liberties and rights in the authority-individual relationship.
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PHIL 315 - Technology and Human Values (3 credits)
(Prereq: Three (3) credit hours in PHIL, and Sophomore standing or higher; or permission of the instructor) Technology has come to play an increasingly dominant role in human life. This course analyzes modern technology from several perspectives, including: the ethical implications of employing information systems, the neutrality or non-neutrality of technology, the individual, social, and cultural impact of technology transfer, and the impact of technology upon the environment. The works of both critics and proponents of technology are explored.
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PHIL 316 - Crime and Justice (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) The fundamental concepts of a criminal justice system, and their philosophical bases. Rights, privacy, responsibility, and the problem of justification of state control of private behavior through punishment and theory.
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PHIL 317 - Bio-Medical Ethics (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical problems in medicine and biological research and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving patient autonomy, health care professionals, the beginning of life, the end of life, and human genetic experimentation.
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PHIL 318 - Business Ethics (3 credits)
(=PHIL 318H ) (Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F, S, Su.
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PHIL 319 - Environmental Ethics (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical problems concerning the environment and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving development vs. preservation, humans and nature, animals, bio-diversity, bio- and eco-centrism, deep ecology, and social and public policy.
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PHIL 320 - Existentialism (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) An introduction to existential themes in contemporary philosophy, literature, psychology and religion. The writings of existentialists such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Camus, Sartre, Buber, May, and Binswanger will be read and discussed.
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PHIL 321 - Symbolic Logic (3 credits)
(Prereq: A grade of ‘C’ or better in PHIL 110 and Sophomore standing or higher) This course explains the development, application, and theoretical properties of an artificial symbolic language designed to provide a clear representation of the logical structure of deductive arguments. The course might also explore first- order calculus with identity and function symbols and some metatheorems about consistency, soundness, completeness and compactness. F, S.
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PHIL 322 Q* - Philosophical Issues in Feminism (3 credits)
(Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course explores and critically examines philosophical topics in feminist thought, with a particular emphasis on one or more of the following: feminist ethics, feminist epistemology, feminist political philosophy, and feminist philosophy of science. Issues may include the nature of feminist theorizing and varieties of feminist theories; feminist perspectives on the self and the social world; moral agency, knowledge, and reason, the family, motherhood, and sexuality; liberty, justice, and the state.
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PHIL 323 - Philosophy of Law (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is an introduction to philosophical problems in the law. Topics may include the nature of law (including legal positivism, natural law theory, and legal realism), the relationship between law and morality, the aims and limits of law, judicial reasoning, and issues in constitutional law, criminal law, and tort law. Readings include Supreme Court cases, as well as a variety of classical and contemporary texts.
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PHIL 325 - Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course focuses on some central questions in philosophy of religion. Is religious faith rational? Can God’s existence be proven? Can religious experience provide knowledge? Is there life after death? This course subjects the claims of religious faith to rational scrutiny and critical evaluation.
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PHIL 333 Q* - Doing Philosophy with Children (3 credits)
(Prereq: any PHIL course (except PHIL 110 ) and Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) An exploration of methods for introducing philosophy to K-12 students and creating a “Community of Inquiry.” This course will focus on the theoretical background related to philosophy for children, the practical issues related to engaging children in philosophical discussion using children’s literature, and the experience of facilitating philosophical discussions with area school children in after-school programs. S.
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PHIL 340 - Philosophy of Science (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHIL 101 and Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) A critical examination of methods and concepts of the sciences. Topics include scientific revolutions, the unity of science, experimentation, explanation, and evidence.
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PHIL 350 - Ethics of Sexuality and Gender (3 credits)
This course introduces students to the ethical issues involved in human sexual activity and expression, including: the purpose of sexual activity, intimacy, and sexual consent; the relationship between love, sex, and marriage; the distinctions between sex and gender, the gender binary, and transgender identity. Issues to be examined include sexual assault and rape; pornography and sex work; same-sex relationships; polygamy, polyamory and “deviant” sexual behavior; the state’s role in regulating sexual and familial relationships; cybersex and cyberlove, etc. The overarching goal is for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about sexual ethics. F, S, Su.
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PHIL 360 - Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course addresses questions concerning the nature of art, aesthetic value, aesthetic experience, and the ontology of art, along with aesthetic questions specific to art forms such as music, theatre, painting, architecture, and poetry. Topics may also include the aesthetics of the natural world and of everyday objects.
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PHIL 370 - Medieval Philosophy (3 credits)
(Prereq: PHIL 101 and Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of Western philosophical thought during the Middle Ages, roughly from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance. Topics may include the question of the nature and existence of God, whether humans are free, the nature of time and whether the world is eternal, identity and difference, necessity and possibility, medieval logic, and skepticism about philosophical and scientific knowledge. Significant figures discussed may include Augustine, Boethius, Avicenna, Abelard, Anselm, Averroes, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, and Ockham, as well as the classical background from Aristotle and Plato. Offered as needed.
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PHIL 390 - Topics in Applied Ethics (1 to 3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This variable-unit course explores specific current issues in a philosophically and ethically rigorous way. After a possible introduction to ethical principles and theories, students will apply said theoretical information to particular subject areas (which will identify the topic explored). Possible topics include: intellectual property rights, ethics of war, race and racism, gender and sexism, media ethics, and more. F, S.
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PHIL 398 - Special Topics (3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) This course is designed as a seminar that will focus on a broad ranging philosophical topic that involves other disciplines as well as philosophy.
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PHIL 399 - Independent Study (1-3 credits)
(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) For more information, see the Non-Traditional Coursework in the Academic Regulations section in this catalog. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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