Philosophy (PHIL)

General Course Information

Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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PHIL-001
Introduction to Philosophy
Credit(s) 3

PHIL 001 introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other topics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

PHIL-002
Introduction to Logic
Credit(s) 3

PHIL 002 teaches students to use the basic methods of critical thinking, including inductive and deductive forms of reasoning to define and solve academic and everyday problems.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU

PHIL-003
Ethics
Credit(s) 3

PHIL 003 is a study of classical and contemporary ethics to aid students in clarifying their values in response to ethical concerns.

Class Hours:: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite(s):: ENG 051A
Transfers to:: UC/CSU