PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (GE2000:LAPS:E) 3 credit hours. Section 001: MWF 10-10:50, J. Grcic; Section 002 MWF 12-12:50, J. Grcic; Section 003: T R 3:30 – 4:45, R. Gennaro. The nature of philosophy and some of its problems, such as: how we know, man and nature, the individual and society; religious belief, the nature of reality, the relation of philosophy to life. This General Education course will consist of reading and discussion of selections from original works in philosophy on such topics as ethics, theory of knowledge, and philosophy of religion. The aim of the course is twofold: (1) to provide the student with a sampling of the issues and philosophers typically studied in philosophy, (2) to foster independent thought and encourage the student to perceive issues in a reflective way. Student will be encouraged to relate the readings to their own lives and our society.

PHIL 105 Introduction to Logic (GE2000:SMS:E) 3 credit hours. Section 001: MWF 10-10:50, B. Morton; Section 002: T R 9:30 – 10:45, J. Barad. Critical thinking, the principles of correct reasoning. The detection and avoidance of fallacies, active listening, distinguishing inferences from observations, recognizing assumptions, identifying and using deduction and induction.

PHIL 190 Philosophy of Star Trek (GE 2000:LAPS:E) 3 credit hours. Section 001 T R 11 – 12:15, J. Barad. This course is an introduction to some classical philosophical theories linked to Star Trek episodes to motivate, illuminate, and elucidate classical philosophical topics. In this course we will study competing ethical theories, the problem of other minds, mysticism, the relation between religion and ethics, the nature of time, and reality vs. illusion.

PHIL 306 Business Ethics 3 credit hours. Section 001: MWF 2-2:50, J. Grcic. Analysis of basic issues and perspectives in business ethics. Topics include: the relation of ethics to the law, economic justice, moral foundations of business systems, moral relativism and multinational corporations, employee rights, the ethics of advertising, the environment, affirmative action, sexual harassment, diversity, and corporate social responsibility, among other topics.

PHIL 323 Philosophy of Psychology 3 credit hours. Section 001: T R 1:30-2:45, R. Gennaro (Cross-listed with PSY 490P). Alternative theories of the nature of the mind and mental processes. An introduction through classical and contemporary texts to the problems of dualism, materialism, consciousness, personhood, and intentionality. How is the mind related to the body/brain?

PHIL 333 Medieval Philosophy 3 credit hours. Section 001: TR 2-3:15, J. Barad. Development of philosophy in the Middle Ages, including Augustine and Aquinas. Prerequisite: Phil 330 or consent of the instructor.

PHIL 339 Eastern Philosophy 3 credit hours. Section 001: MWF 1-1:50, B. Morton. Study and discussion of Oriental thought, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

PHIL 490B Philosophical Studies of Science Fiction 3 credit hours. Section 001 T R 11-12:15; J. Barad. This course will focus on philosophical issues in science fiction films. It will require much independent study and research, and will hone your pedagogical skills. Enrollment limited to philosophy majors and minors.

REL 190 Intro to Religion (GE2000:LAPS:E) 3 credit hours. Section 001: MWF 11-11:50, B. Morton. This course will examine ways in which religion impacts and is impacted by culture. It will take a descriptive, non-normative approach and use a religion-in-culture interpretation and presentation. Key units will include: separation of church and state, theism and non-theism, Biblical (or scriptural) interpretation, religious ethics, peace and war (the religiously justified war), religion and science, religion and politics, religion and gender, religion and ecology, and cults and religious communities.