Philosophy

School of Social Sciences, Business and Humanities

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PHIL 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduction to the themes, issues, methodologies, practice of philosophy, and exploration of the nature of reality, the boundaries of knowledge, the origin and validity of values, and the meaning of existence utilizing historical, analytic, and critical approaches. Inquiry into the worlds wisdom traditions leading toward the cultivation of independent philosophical thought. [D; CSU; UC] EFFECTIVE FALL 2013: REC PREP, DESCRIP [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Investigates the issues, methodologies, and practice of philosophy with a particular focus on the nature of reality, boundaries of thought, and the origin and validity of values. Explores the worlds wisdom traditions leading toward the cultivation of independent philosophical thought. [D; CSU; UC]
PHIL 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78038 PHIL 101 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 1683 Abdelkader,Najah 19 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78039 PHIL 101 03 08:00AM-08:50AM MWF 478 Orozco,Alejandro 19 5*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78040 PHIL 101 05 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 476 TerBest,James 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78042 PHIL 101 11 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 478 Orozco,Alejandro 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78043 PHIL 101 13 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 474 TerBest,James 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78044 PHIL 101 15 11:00AM-11:50AM MWF 478 Orozco,Alejandro 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78045 PHIL 101 19 01:30PM-02:45PM MW 1682 McGraw,Bruce 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78047 PHIL 101 21 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 1683 Abdelkader,Najah 19 9*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78048 PHIL 101 23 01:30PM-02:45PM TTH 564B Westbrook,James 19 2*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78049 PHIL 101 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Cuddy,Lucas 8 13*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78050 PHIL 101 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Streed,Adam 9 11*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78052 PHIL 101 60 04:30PM-05:45PM MW 474 Spike,Ananda 19 11*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78053 PHIL 101 76 06:00PM-09:05PM TTH 7215 Streed,Adam 9 5*
HIGHER ED CENTER, NATIONAL CITY - EVENING Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PHIL 103 LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING 3 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: ENGL 115 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Develops the critical reading, writing, and reasoning skills necessary for both academic success and good citizenship. Introduces deductive and inductive reasoning and the logic of analysis, as well as the systematic study of fallacies in reasoning. Emphasizes the practical applications of logic in daily life. Includes analytical and argumentative writing exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
PHIL 103 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78054 PHIL 103 01 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 478 Orozco,Alejandro 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78055 PHIL 103 03 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 478 Quan,Henry 19 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78056 PHIL 103 05 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 1687A Moore,Jeffrey 19 4*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78057 PHIL 103 09 10:00AM-10:50AM MWF 705 Quan,Henry 19 7*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78059 PHIL 103 13 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 705 Orozco,Alejandro 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78060 PHIL 103 60 06:00PM-08:50PM T 705 Orozco,Alejandro 19 6*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PHIL 106 WORLD RELIGIONS 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Covers the philosophical significance of major themes in religious thought. Studies the comparative and contrasting features of major religious philosophies, including an examination of the historical background and contemporary outlook. [D; CSU; UC]
PHIL 106 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78062 PHIL 106 01 09:00AM-09:50AM MWF 563A Grosse,Perry 19 13*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78063 PHIL 106 02 08:00AM-09:15AM TTH 563A Bolland,Peter 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78064 PHIL 106 03 09:30AM-10:45AM TTH 563A Bolland,Peter 19 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78065 PHIL 106 05 12:00PM-01:15PM TTH 563A Bolland,Peter 19 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78066 PHIL 106 60 06:00PM-09:20PM MW 563A Davis,Daniel 9 0*
MAIN CAMPUS - EVENING Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PHIL 107 ASIAN PHILOSOPHY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determinded by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explores the major philosophical traditions of central and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and the impact those traditions have on Asian culture. Examines the patterns of Asian philosophy leading toward the cultivation of a greater appreciation of non-Western philosophical thought. [D; CSU; UC]
PHIL 107 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78067 PHIL 107 01 01:30PM-02:45PM TTH 563A Bolland,Peter 19 3*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PHIL 120 ETHICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3 Units Recommended Preparation: PHIL 101 and 103, or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent. Covers critical examination of the basis of morality. Analyzes various ethical theories in terms of their origin, development, and application. Discusses the application of ethical theories to current and moral issues. D; CSU; UC EFFECTIVE FALL 2009 [Recommended Preparation: PHIL 101 and 103, or equivalent; RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Covers critical examination of the basis of morality. Analyzes various ethical theories in terms of their origin, development, and application. Discusses the application of ethical theories to current and moral issues. [D; CSU; UC]
PHIL 120 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78069 PHIL 120 03 12:00PM-01:15PM MW 1682 McGraw,Bruce 19 1*
MAIN CAMPUS - DAY Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 5/24/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78070 PHIL 120 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Cuddy,Lucas 9 3*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 5 Total Sections: 27