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PHIL 3310 History of Modern Philosophy: From
Renaissance and Reformation to Romanticism and
Naturalism (3-3-0)
An inquiry into the main developments in
modern western philosophy, beginning with the medieval view
of nature, Renaissance and Reformation, culminating in the
revolutionary thinking of Kant that led to the dominance of
scientific naturalism and romanticism in the 19th century.
Major thinkers include Bacon, Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza,
Leibniz, Pascal, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Kant, Fichte.
Fall
(even years).
PHIL 3315 Nineteenth Century and Contemporary
Philosophy: From Romanticism and Naturalism to Post-
modernism (3-3-0)
An inquiry into the main philosophical
movements and key thinkers in nineteenth-century philosophy
and contemporary western philosophy. Major thinkers include
Schelling, Schiller, Coleridge, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Mill,
Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche, James, Wittgenstein, Russell,
Derrida, Foucault, Rorty.
Spring (odd years)
PHIL 3320 Logic (3-3-0)
An analysis of the principles of
sound reasoning with regard to the development of clear
thought and accurate expression. The course provides a
basic introduction to informal and formal logic; traditional and
symbolic deductive logic; the logic of the sciences and the
philosophy of language.
Spring (odd years)
PHIL 3326 Existentialism (3-3-0)
An exploration of basic
themes in existentialism and the conditions in modernity to
which existentialism responds: includes a comparison with
contemporary movements such as post-modernism. The
course focuses on the thinking of Sartre, Camus, Nietzsche,
and Kierkegaard, but also covers many other fascinating
thinkers. Existentialism will be treated not merely as a
philosophical phenomenon but as literary, aesthetic, religious,
historical and cultural movement.
Spring (odd years)
PHIL 3330 Ethical Theory (3-3-0)
An attempt to develop the
ability to reason carefully about virtue, value, and obligation,
what is good and bad, and what is right and wrong. Classical
and modern positions are considered. (
As needed).
PHIL 3340 Devotional Works of Kierkegaard (3-3-0)
This
course explores the devotional writings of Soren Kierkegaard,
renowned Danish philosopher, theologian, psychologist,
existentialist, literary figure, and social critic. The careful study
of these works will not only introduce many of Kierkegaard's
important and widely influential philosophical and theological
themes, but also pose a deep spiritual challenge
, providing an opportunity for encouragement and edification
in the quest for authentic Christian existence.
As needed
PHIL 3345 Philosophy/Theology of C.S. Lewis (3-3-0)
(Also THEO 3345)
This course explores the philosophy and
theology of C.S. Lewis primarily through the careful study of
selected writings. It includes a look at a few of the writings of
other thinkers that significantly influenced his main ideas.
Spring (even years)
PHIL 3390 Directed Studies
Advanced study in a special
topic or problem of philosophy. Outside readings, written
and/or oral reports, research paper. May be repeated when
topic changes.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PHIL 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Advanced study of
selected topics. Designed to meet the special needs of upper-
level students in philosophy. Variable credit may be given.
May be repeated when topic changes.
PHIL 4315 Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Critical
Theory, and Postmodernism (3-3-0) (Also THEO 4315)
A
survey of important intellectual movements and key
individuals in contemporary European thought. Possible
movements include phenomenology, existentialism,
philosophical hermeneutics, Marxism and the critical theory of
the Frankfurt School, psychoanalytic structuralism, French
feminism, deconstruction, post-structuralism, postmodernism,
as well as key individual thinkers associated with each of
these movements.
(As needed).
PHIL 4320 Philosophy of Religion (3-3-0)
(Also THEO
4320) Inquiries into the conceptual basis and logic of religious
commitment. Emphasis on the varieties of theism together
with appraisals of competing views, rational grounds for belief
in God, the problem of evil, and human destiny. Issues will be
related to contemporary theology. (
As needed).
PHIL 4360 Evil and Suffering
(Also THEO 4360) Study of
the problem of evil and its philosophical challenge to religious
thought with a focus on classical theodicies and on
contemporary debates concerning the implications of evil for
the question of the existence of God and of the logical
coherence of theism. (
As needed).
PHIL 4361 Faith and Reason
(Also THEO 4361) Historical
study of Christian epistemology and a contemporary
reconstruction directed toward establishing a foundation for
faith and an apologetic posture in the postmodern world with
special attention to the theory of knowledge, the historic
approaches to faith and reason, natural and revealed
theology, and the problem of religious authority. (
As needed).
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHSC)
PHSC 1301 Physical Science (3-3-0)
This course presents
the application of the scientific method in chemistry, physics
and astronomy at the introductory level. Major topics include:
a survey of chemical reactions and their applications; the
basic laws of physics and their applications; and an
introduction to our solar system and the universe. May only
be used to satisfy the General Education science requirement
for EC-6 majors.
Prerequisites: Degree plan for early
childhood-grade six education majors; MATH 1310. Spring
PHSC 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Topics will be
chosen to meet special student needs. One, two, or three
hours lecture weekly. Laboratory may be included for some
topics. The course may be repeated for credit with different
subject matter.
PHSC 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Problems
Individual or
group study of specific topics in physical science, which may
include meteorology, or other topics required in teacher
certification programs. The course may be repeated for credit
with different subject matter and may include laboratory work.
PHSC 3101 Astronomy Lab (3-0-3)
An introductory
astronomy laboratory covering varied projects in general,
stellar, and galactic astronomy as well as planetary science.
Projects will include basic astronomical principles with some
calculations, data analysis and use of the HSU Observatory.
Computers will be used for computations and data collection.
Day and overnight field trips may be included.
Prerequisites:
PHSC 3301 or concurrent enrollment. Math 1310 is
recommended.
PHSC 3301 Astronomy (3-3-0)
A general course in
descriptive astronomy, including the nature of astronomical
observations, the solar system, the stars, the galaxies, and
cosmology
. Fall, Spring
PHSC 3320 The Age of Dinosaurs (3-3-0)
This course is a
survey of the anatomy, physiology, life-styles, population, and
adaptation of dinosaurs. Mesozoic climates and basic Earth
history of this time will be studied. The latest research about
dinosaur extinction and dinosaur fossil taphonomy will be
covered.
This course may not be used to satisfy the
degree requirement for science majors or minors.
PHYSICS (PHYS)
PHYS 1099, 2099, 3099, 4099 Selected Topics (1-4 credits)
Topics will be chosen to meet student needs. One, two or
three lecture hours each week. May be repeated when
different subject material is taught.
PHYS 1110 General Physics I Lab (1-0-2) [#]
Laboratory
course providing an introduction to fundamental concepts of
mechanics, heat, and sound.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1310 or
concurrent enrollment.
PHYS 1111 General Physics II Lab (1-0-2) [#]
Laboratory
course providing an introduction to fundamental concepts of
magnetism, electricity, light and atomic physics.
Prerequisite:
PHYS 1311 or concurrent enrollment.
PHYS 1120 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (1-
0-2)
A calculus-level laboratory course providing an
introduction to mechanics and heat.
Prerequisite PHYS 1320
or concurrent enrollment. Fall (odd years)