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NUR 521 - Physical Diagnosis Adult – Practicum.
(3).
Students gain experience in assessment diagnostic work-up, and written and verbal presentation of clinical data; exposure to diagnostic testing. Collaboration with a clinical preceptor to enhance acquisition of differential diagnostic skills. 12 supervised clinical hours weekly.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 524 - Management of Adult Acute/Chronic Problems – Theory.
(3).
Theories and concepts from physical, behavioral and holistic sciences as they relate to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems for the adult. Special attention to problems endemic to underserved populations. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly.
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NUR 525 - Management of Adult Acute/Chronic Problems – Practicum.
(2).
Application of critical thinking using theories and concepts of physical, behavioral and holistic sciences, as well as medical decision-making applied to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems of the adult. Emphasis on critical thinking in the clinical setting.To be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.
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NUR 526 - Pediatric History and Physical – Theory & Practicum.
(2).
Draws upon theories and techniques of physical, psychosocial and family systems science to develop a complete database including history, physical examination and developmental profile of the child. Opportunity to apply these skills in well-child environments with emphasis on the underserved at risk pediatric population.Graded ABCDE/Y.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 528 - Management of Pediatric Acute/Chronic Problems – Theory.
(3).
Theoretical and technical information needed for assessment and diagnostic work-up of the pediatric population experiencing acute/chronic episodic health problems. Emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making in the pediatric environment.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 529 - Management of Pediatric Acute/Chronic Problems – Practicum.
(4).
Students apply theories and concepts of physical, behavioral and holistic sciences, clinical decision-making to diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic problems of the pediatric age group. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 531 - Women’s Health.
(2).
Focus on physical and emotional health of women and men during the childbearing years. Emphasis on the preconceptual, prenatal and post-partum experience, and the healthy development of family. Minimum 16 supervised clinical hours per semester.
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NUR 535 - Advanced Practice Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory and Practicum.
Concurrent enrollment in NUR 599 .(3).
Theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, holistic and nursing sciences as they relate to assessment, diagnosis and management of health, disease, illness, and developmental, functional and clinical problems of older adults; information on health disparities of and culturally competent care for culturally diverse elders. Emphasis on evidence-based strategies for nurse practitioners related to health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness of the older adult in community contexts (assisted living and longterm care settings).
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NUR 540 - Nurse Practitioner Role Theory.
(2).
Provides theoretical insight; a forum to discuss professional, practice, legal, political, business, management and managed care content related to the nurse practitioner role. Emphasis on American Nurses Credentialing Center requirements for certification and State of Michigan requirements for practice as an advanced practice registered nurse. The Adult Psychiatric Mental Health student will be exposed to the role of the psychiatric mental health consultant.
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NUR 541 - Nurse Practitioner Role – Practicum.
(4).
Final practicum synthesizing the learning experience. Continued clinical exposure to enhance professional identity and role development as an independent/interdependent provider of primary care. Students in the Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track will develop and lead psychotherapy groups. 16 supervised clinical hours weekly.
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NUR 560 - Psychiatric Diagnosis – Theory.
(2).
Application of previously acquired critical thinking skills to diagnosis and treatment of clients with specific psychiatric disorders. Utilization of clinical case studies to illustrate development of an empirical data base including comprehensive history, physical examination, interpretation of laboratory and nuclear medicine data, DSM-IV-R multiaxial classification, dynamic formulation. Emphasis on clinical interviewing techniques and selection of appropriate therapies.Graded ABCDE/Y.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 561 - Psychiatric Diagnosis – Practicum.
(2).
Advances diagnostic skills by applying the critical thinking pathway to clients currently experiencing psychiatric disorders. Students guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners.Graded ABCDE/Y.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 570 - Individual/Couple/Family Psychotherapy Theory.
(3).
Introduction to principles and techniques of short-term outcome oriented psychotherapy, couples counseling and family systems psychotherapy. Emphasis on the work of Ellis, Beck, Burns, Perls, Minuchin, Bowen, Paplau and Erickson.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 571 - Individual/Couple/Family Psychotherapy – Practicum.
(4).
Application of the principles learned in NUR 570 to individuals, couples and families experiencing actual or potential mental health problems. Students guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 580 - Group Psychotherapy – Theory.
(2).
Introduction to principles and process of Short Term Outpatient Group Psychotherapy. Theories of Beck, Yalom and Gestalt discussed as applied to groups. Phases of group, group process and content, problems arising within groups, medical problems amenable to group work and economics of group therapy.Offered infrequently.
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NUR 594 - Thesis Development.
(1-2).
Two credits required, may be elected anytime prior to or concurrent with NUR 599 .May be repeated.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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NUR 595 - Nursing Research/Theory I.
(1).
Introduction to structure and function of extant theories of nursing as a basis for conceptual framework for nursing. Emphasis on nursing science as foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Focus on understanding elements of nursing theory, analyzing nursing theories and implementing a specific theory into the research process. Qualitative and quantitative research methods explored. Steps of the research process implemented throughout the curriculum culminating in a completed master’s thesis.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 596 - Nursing Research/Theory II.
(1).
Second of five consecutive research/theory courses, building upon NUR 595 and continuing to emphasize nursing science as the foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Focus on research design, internal and external validity, sampling design, procedures, data collection, reliability and validity of measures, and ethical issues with human subjects.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 597 - Nursing Research/Theory III.
(1).
Continuation of steps in the research process that includes emphasis on nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Builds on basic statistics prerequisite and provides an introduction of strategies involved in data analysis, including statistical procedures and interpretation of data for nursing research. Students apply knowledge of selected descriptive, parametric and non-parametric approaches to data analysis. Emphasis on interpretation of statistical results, evaluation of published research, and applicability to clinical practice. Computers used for introduction to data analysis.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 598 - Nursing Research/Theory IV.
(1).
Fourth of five consecutive research/theory courses building on NUR 597 ; continuation of steps in the research process that emphasizes nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. Content and organization reflects the scientific publishing tradition for the last two chapters of a thesis. Focus on report writing for results and discussion sections of the student’s thesis.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 599 - Nursing Research/Theory V.
(1).
NUR 599 is the fifth of the five-theory/research courses and builds upon NUR 598. This course is the culmination of the steps in the research process that includes emphasis on nursing science as a foundation for integrating nursing theory, practice and research. The content and organization of this course reflects the last two chapters of the master’s thesis, the integration of the thesis chapters and dissemination of findings.Graded ABCDE/Y.
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NUR 600 - Independent Study in Graduate Nursing.
Graduate Nursing Students only.(1-4).
Under guidance and with approval of a faculty member, student develops behavioral objectives appropriate to a topic of study and a plan of action to achieve objectives. May include clinical experience and/or directed reading, study or research.May not be used as a substitute for required courses.
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NUR 601 - Biostatistics for Advanced Practice in Health Care.
Admission to DNP program or consent of Program Director.(3).
Advanced statistical techniques including multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression, structural equations modeling, log-linear modeling, factor analysis and discriminant analysis. Students analyze large data sets using PC and mainframe statistical software.
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NUR 602 - Advanced Pathophysiology.
Admission to DNP program or consent of Program Director.(3).
In-depth exploration of physiological alterations associated with various disease processes across the lifespan. Data for the development of clinical decision-making necessary in the diagnosis and management of disease including secondary and teriary prevention.
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NUR 603 - Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics.
BSN to DNP semester 2, or consent of Program Director.(3).
In-depth exploration of phases of pharmacokinetics, including chemical processes that impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. Representative drugs of pharmacologic groups, indications for use, drug selection, titration of dosage, key adverse effects, monitoring of therapy, alternate drugs, special concerns in prescribing to children, adolescents and older adults.
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NUR 604 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 2.(2).
Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis for adolescents, adults and elders seen in primary care settings. Focus on diagnostic reasoning and laboratory and diagnostic testing as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive, systematic and organized assessment of clients. Diverse approaches to refinement of assessment techniques, proficiency in conducting history and physical examinations, and sensitivity to cultural and developmental needs.
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NUR 605 - Advanced Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 3.(3).
Students apply knowledge and skills learned in NUR 604 to perform comprehensive health assessments of adolescents, adults and elders under the direction of a preceptor in primary care settings. Use of laboratory and diagnostic testing; opportunities for systematic and organized health assessments that are sensitive to cultural and developmental needs. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth.
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NUR 606 - Epidemiology for Advanced Practice in Health Care.
BSN to DNP semester 6 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(2).
Exploration of disease and ill health in social and environmental context through study of patterns of occurrence in human populations. Approaches of epidemiology in estimating the burden of disease and evaluating primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies.
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NUR 607 - Informatics.
BSN to DNP semester 7 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(2).
The emerging specialty of informatics and use of technology in health care; theoretical development, scope and standards for nursing practice. Current and emergent technologies, actual and potential effects on advanced nursing practice, process of care, and patient outcomes.
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NUR 700 - Research I for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 2 or MSN to DNP.(2).
Examination of evidence-based nursing practice. Focus on types and levels of research evidence, finding and evaluating research evidence, and integration of research evidence into clinical decision making.
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NUR 701 - Research II for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 4 or MSN to DNP.(2).
Focus on how to formulate a burning clinical question and use the most relevant and best evidence along with clinical expertise, patient and family preferences, and values to make a practice decision or change.
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NUR 702 - Research III for Doctor of Nursing Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 5 or MSN to DNP.(2).
Focus on evaluating the effect of a practice decision or change and dissemination of findings.
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NUR 715 - Theoretical Perspectives in the Discipline of Nursing for Advanced Practice.
BSN to DNP semester 3 or MSN to DNP.(3).
Focus on theories of nursing and theories from other disciplines, including levels of theoretical thinking as a basis for conceptual frameworks for advanced nursing practice.
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NUR 720 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders I - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 4.(3).
Health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being - not merely the absence of disease- explored in relation to individuals, families, community and cultural groups. Theories from physical, behavioral and social sciences relating to health promotion, illness prevention, diagnosis and management of common acute/chronic episodic health problems and issues; evidence-based best practices for health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness for the adolescent, adult and older adult in various community contexts. Special attention to problems endemic to underserved populations with health disparities.
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NUR 721 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders II - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 5.(3).
Further exploration of theories and concepts considered in NUR 720 .
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NUR 723 - Primary Health Care of Adolescents/Adults/Elders - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 4.(1-3).
Students apply theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, cultural and social science evidence-based best practices in practical settings. Health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of health, disease, illness and developmental, function and clinical problems of the adolescent, adult and older adult from diverse cultural groups. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth. A total of 6 credits in NUR 723 are required.
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NUR 730 - Applied Clinical Pharmacology for Primary Health Care I.
BSN to DNP semester 4.(1).
Focus on pharmacologic management of health and illness in the adolescent, adult and older adult patient in diverse cultural groups. Emphasis on evidence-based best practices.
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NUR 731 - Applied Clinical Pharmacology for Primary Health Care II.
BSN to DNP semester 5.(1).
Further exploration of theories and concepts considered in NUR 730 .
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NUR 740 - Advanced Health Assessment of Children - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 7.(2).
Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis for infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. Focus on diagnostic reasoning and developmental, laboratory and diagnostic testing as a framework to synthesize knowledge for comprehensive assessment of pediatric clients. Emphasis on refinement of advanced health assessment techniques; diverse approaches used to expand proficiency in conducting history and physical examinations and promote sensitivity to cultural and developmental needs.
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NUR 745 - Primary Health Care of Children - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 8.(3).
Acute and chronic health problems and wellness in pediatric patients; emphasis on differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making and evidence-based best practices related to health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness of the pediatric patient. Variety of teaching and learning strategies used to promote critical thinking and synthesis of knowledge in assessment and management of pediatric patients in a primary care setting. Emphasis on care sensitive to the cultural and developmental needs of the pediatric population.
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NUR 746 - Primary Health Care of Children - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 8.(2-3).
Students apply theory and evidence-based best practice strategies learned in NUR 745 in a pediatric primary care office setting. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth.May be repeated to a total of five credits.
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NUR 750 - Care of Psychiatric/Mental Health Community Needs.
BSN to DNP semester 7.(2).
Exploration of key principles of family and group therapies and the effectiveness of these treatments in providing greater community health and well being; integration of core concepts with students’ other experiences.
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NUR 760 - Women’s Health - Theory & Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 7.(3).
Focus on culturally congruent management of emotional and physical health care of women, from adolescence through postmenopause, as well as STIs for both men and women. Emphasis on anticipatory guidance and preconceptual, prenatal and post-partum experiences. Clinical focus on refinement and synthesis of advanced practice skills emphasizing special health needs of women and current diagnostic and treatment protocols.
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NUR 770 - Mental Health in Primary Care.
BSN to DNP semester 11.(3).
Assessment and management of persons with mental-health concerns within a community context, based on a theoretical foundation in Family Systems and other frameworks. Treatment strategies including counseling and pharmacotherapeutics related to selected mental health problems across the lifespan; appropriate referral processes and community resources.
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NUR 780 - Care of Persons with Psychiatric/Mental Health Concerns I - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 8.(3).
Students apply previously acquired critical thinking skills to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients with psychotic/schizophrenic, mood and anxiety disorders, as discussed in the DSM-IV-TR.
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NUR 781 - Care of Persons with Psychiatric/Mental Health Concerns I - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 9.(3).
Guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners, students advance diagnostic and critical thinking skills while working with clients experiencing psychotic/schizophrenic, mood and anxiety disorders.
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NUR 790 - Care of Persons with Psychiatric/Mental Health Concerns II - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 10.(2).
Students apply previously acquired critical thinking skills to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with personality, substance abuse, developmental and select other DSM-IV-TR disorders.
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NUR 791 - Care of Persons with Psychiatric/Mental Health Concerns II - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 11.(3).
Guided and supervised by clinical preceptors and faculty practitioners, students continue to advance diagnostic and critical thinking skills working with clients experiencing personality, substance abuse, developmental and select other DSM-IV-TR disorders.
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NUR 800 - Special Topics in Adult Nurse Practitioner Care - Theory/Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 7.(3-7).
Application of theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, cultural, social science and evidence-based best practices to clinical problems with select populations in diverse settings. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth. A total of 7 credits in NUR 800 are required.
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NUR 810 - Advanced Transcultural Care.
BSN to DNP semester 11 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(3).
Focus on synthesis of transcultural theories and models from nursing and other disciplines to explore cultural diversities and similarities; application to health care. Practice processes that bring about culturally congruent care promoting client health, well-being and social justice; cultural frameworks used to examine broad social structure issues common to vulnerable populations.
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NUR 820 - Health Policy and Economics.
BSN to DNP semester 9 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(2).
National and international health policies and economic issues impacting delivery and outcomes related to health care and advanced practice nursing. Health care delivery models and reimbursement mechanisms from policy and economic perspectives; the advanced practice role in applied research and formation of health care policy.
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NUR 830 - Advanced Practice Role - Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 10.(2).
Forum for discussion of theoretical insights and leadership and management issues related to the multiple roles of the nurse practitioner at the doctoral (DNP) level. The process of consultation and collaboration in advanced nursing practice; the process of DNP certification and requirements for practice as a licensed independent practitioner.
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NUR 831 - Advanced Practice Role - Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 10.(3).
Clinical opportunity to enhance professional identity and role development as an independent provider of primary care at the doctoral level. Synthesis of prior learning experience in the context of advanced practice in a clinical setting; focus on evidence-based best practices to enhance clinical safety, quality and efficiency. Seminar component uses variety of teaching and learning strategies to enable synthesis of clinical experiences for further critical thinking and growth.
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NUR 840 - Organizational and Administrative Theory.
BSN to DNP semester 8 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(3).
Forum for discussion of theoretical insights and leadership and management issues related to the multiple roles of the nurse practitioner at the doctoral (DNP) level. The process of consultation and collaboration in advanced nursing practice; the process of DNP certification and requirements for practice as a licensed independent practitioner.
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NUR 850 - Urgent Primary Care - Theory/Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 12.(2).
Theory and technical skills applicable to the beginning management of emergent office situations. Supervised practice for common office procedures; special topics.
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NUR 870 - Nursing Education - Theory/Practicum.
BSN to DNP semester 12 or MSN to DNP, or consent of Program Director.(3).
Examination of nursing education in relation to the faculty role encompassing curriculum development, educational theory, measurement and evaluation, and a variety of teaching and learning strategies. Current educational issues, principles of staff development, the higher education system, and future education trends; opportunity for implementation of an educational project.
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NUR 900 - Independent Study.
Consent of instructor.(1-4).
Under guidance and with approval of a faculty member, the student develops behavioral objectives appropriate to a topic of study and a plan of action to achieve objectives. May include clinical experience and/or directed reading, study or research. May not be used as a substitute for required courses.Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory/Y.
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NUR 901 - Capstone Seminar I.
BSN to DNP or MSN to DNP semester 6.(2).
Focus on application of diverse types and levels of research evidence leading to development of a scholarly capstone project, approved by the chair, in a clinical academic or organization setting.
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NUR 902 - Capstone Seminar II.
BSN to DNP or MSN to DNP semester 9; NUR 901 .(2).
Further exploration of topics and projects in NUR 901 .
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NUR 903 - Capstone Seminar III.
BSN to DNP semester 10 or 11 or MSN to DNP semester 10, NUR 902 , consent of chair.(2).
Further exploration of topics and projects in NUR 902 .
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PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy.
(3)H.
Examination of some of the main questions of philosophy, how they arise, and methods of answering them, based on the works of selected authors. Relationships between philosophical themes and other facets of cultural expression. Presentation of simpler problems in nontechnical language designed to introduce the student to philosophical inquiry.
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PHL 103 - Critical Thinking.
(3)H.
Nontechnical course. Methods of analyzing and evaluating arguments from a variety of sources, e.g., newspaper articles, advertising, and political speeches. Emphasis on exercises and on the writing of short critical papers.
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PHL 115 - Mortal Questions.
(3)H.
Theoretical and practical understanding of fundamental issues concerning the meaning, nature and value of human life. Questions of life and death, values, sexuality, and the self and one’s relationships to others; answers within and outside the philosophical tradition; views and theories that address these questions, and their philosophical significance.
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PHL 140 - Ancient Philosophy in its Cultural Context.
(3)H.
Study of selected Ancient Greek philosophical themes from the classical period, emphasizing their connection to related disciplines such as literature, drama, art, politics and history.
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PHL 151 - Philosophical Foundations of the World’s Religions.
(Formerly 251).(3)GS.
Concepts and beliefs fundamental to the world’s great religions. Nature of reality, the divine, the self, the soul, free will, evil, happiness, human society, and one’s place in the world. Views of theism in the religions of the ancient Middle East through modern Western religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam; concepts of sublimity and enlightenment in the Eastern religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shintoism; animistic and shamanic beliefs in native American religions and the religions of Africa, South American and the South Pacific.
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PHL 160 - Values in Contemporary Life.
(3)H.
Discussion of selected moral, political, or aesthetic issues in contemporary life. Analysis, criticism, and defense of alternative positions.
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PHL 162 - Introduction to Ethics.
(3)H.
Critical exploration of issues of value which may include the question “why be moral” and claims that morality is “all relative” or “everyone’s opinion.” Introduction to classic texts in philosophy that may include Aristotle, Kant, Bentham, Mill, Hume. Presentation of moral philosophy as an ongoing debate.
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PHL 163 - Rhetoric of Hate and Fear.
(3)H.
Examination of appeals to hate, fear, and related emotions and the place of such appeals in moral, political and ideological reasoning and persuasion. Critical analyses of assertions and arguments of individuals and groups active in contemporary American society, including paramilitary groups, radical religious movements and cults, anti-Semitic organizations, and extremist black and white supremacy groups. Theoretical analyses of the thinking of such groups and the place of such thinking in modernism and post-modernism. Emphasis on conspiracy theories, religious fanaticism, racism, misogyny and extreme anti-homosexuality.
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PHL 165 - Philosophy of Religion.
(3)H.
Analysis of religious concepts and the possible justification of religious beliefs. Exploration of such questions as: Does God exist? Is there life after death? Does the existence of evil disprove the existence of God? Is divine foreknowledge compatible with human freedom?
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PHL 167 - Race, Gender and Sexuality.
(3)H/US.
Critical analysis of theories of race, gender, sexual identity. Gender and sex roles; racism, sexism and hetero-sexism; concepts of beauty; racial and sexual stereotypes; social issues such as affirmative action, violence, racial and sexual harassment, pornography.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.Also listed as WGS 167 .
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PHL 168 - Philosophy of Bioethics.
(3)H.
Introduction to classical ethical theories and their application to contemporary bioethical issues, such as neuroethics, ethics of nanotechnology, stem-cell research, bioterrorism, cloning as well as a broad range of health care issues such as health system reform, international health research, social inequities in health and the allocation of scarce resources.
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PHL 170 - Disabilities Studies.
(3)HW/US.
Introduction to disability issues including the medicalization of intellectual disability. I.Q. testing, eugenics, deaf education and deaf culture, the American Disabilities Act legislation and its impact on public institutions.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.Also listed as WGS 170 .
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PHL 172 - Philosophy and the Environment.
(Formerly 272).(3)H.
Solving environmental problems ultimately involves an analysis of how we see the nonhuman world; our moral obligations to the earth and its other inhabitants depend upon our relation to them. Are animals and plants merely a means to human ends, or must we have “reverence” for all life? Can we call for the liberation of nonhuman animals, yet claim without contradiction that their interests should not outweigh ours?
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PHL 173 - Punishment and Responsibility.
(Formerly 267).(3)H.
Ethics of punishment; nature of punishment; philosophical bases for justifying its use (e.g., reform, deterrence, retributive justice); different implications of these bases for the limitation of punishment; alternatives to punishment; determinism and moral responsibility.
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PHL 174 - Introduction to Feminist Theory.
(Formerly 264).(3)H.
Introduction to some of the main perspectives in feminist thought, including liberal feminism, Marxist feminism, radical feminism, socialist feminism. Application of these theories to one or more social issues of particular interest to feminists, such as affirmative action, pro-creative freedom, motherhood.Also listed as WGS 174 .
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PHL 202 - Introduction to Logic.
(3)H.
Study of reasoning with emphasis on features that distinguish good (or valid) reasoning from bad (or invalid) reasoning. Examination of ways of evaluating deductive reasoning with focus on techniques of formal, symbolic logic.May also include informal logic and fallacies. Beginning level class, no previous expertise required.Graded ABCDD-N.
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PHL 203 - Origins of Modern Racism.
(3)GS/US.
Survey of the development of modern Western ideas of racism in the period 1492-1800, with particular attention to moral and political philosophies that developed in conjunction with the colonization and enslavement of African and Native American peoples in the New World. Figures studied may include Columbus, Las Casas, Montaigne, Locke, Rousseau and Jefferson.May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both.Also listed as AFA 203 and ANT 203 .
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PHL 205 - African Religions and Philosophy.
A course in philosophy numbered 100 or higher.(3)GS.
Examination of some African religions and African philosophy, to gain greater insight and understanding of traditional African religions and African philosophy such as Yoruba and Akan. The role of these traditional African religions and philosophies in the lives of continental and diaspora Africans, as well as non-Africans.Also listed as AFA 205 and ANT 205 .
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PHL 271 - Ethics in Business.
A course in philosophy.(3)H.
Everyday ethical problems and the moral obligations of business professionals examined in the context of real business situations. Is it ever right to lie? What are my responsibilities to the environment? How do I treat my employees fairly? What are my ethical obligations to stockholders? Attempts to answer through rational argument.
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PHL 300 - Philosophical Reasoning.
(Formerly 309).PHL 101 .(3).
Philosophical techniques and reasoning with application to specific problems in philosophy, such as knowledge, freedom, mind and body, the existence of God. Emphasis on the writing of short, critical papers.Recommended for students who contemplate electing advanced courses in philosophy.
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PHL 302 - Intermediate Symbolic Logic.
A course in logic or junior standing or consent of instructor.(3).
Applications of symbolic logic to forms of reasoning more complex than those covered in PHL 202 . Relational sentences, multiple quantification, identity, definite descriptions. Properties of formal axiomatic systems, such as consistency and completeness; ways of proving that given systems have or lack such properties. Logical characteristics of reasoning underlying theories and practices in such fields as mathematics, computer science, science, social sciences, philosophy.
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PHL 311 - Philosophy of Social Science.
PHL 101 .(3).
Idea of a science of man; purpose and nature of meaningful human behavior; nature of social sciences and scientific knowledge, freedom and determinism, relationships among social sciences and between social sciences and physical science.
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PHL 312 - History and Philosophy of Science.
PHL 101 .(3).
Nature of science; major revolutions in science, especially the Copernican-Newtonian revolution in astronomy and physics in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Descartes, Harvey and Newton. Darwinian revolution and the philosophy of the social sciences. Nontechnical; for non-scientists as well as science students.
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PHL 314 - Philosophy of Sociology.
A course in philosophy and a course in sociology; junior standing or consent of instructor.(3).
Philosophical issues in sociology. Nature of sociology: goals and methodology; philosophical presuppositions and issues behind some of the controversies in sociological theory. Philosophers and movements that have influenced sociology; important sociological theories.Also listed as SOC 316 .
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PHL 320 - Computers and Society.
PHL 101 .(3).
Social consequences of computerization in a variety of domains. Economic and organizational aspects of computerization; utopian and anti-utopian visions of computerization; privacy and social control; software reliability in safety-critical contexts; social relationships in electronic communities; ethical issues and professional responsibilities.Offered infrequently.
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PHL 321 - Metaphysics.
PHL 101 .(3).
Consideration of questions such as: What is the ultimate nature of reality? Is the soul real? Does God exist? Do we really have free will? Is time real?
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PHL 322 - Theories of Knowledge.
PHL 101 .(3).
Investigation of nature, sources and limits of knowledge, drawing from historical and contemporary sources. Consideration of questions such as: Can our senses ever be trusted? What is knowledge? What is its relationship to belief? Can I know something without realizing I do? Is it really possible to know anything at all?
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PHL 323 - Philosophy of Mind.
PHL 101 .(3).
Survey of basic issues in the philosophy of mind, drawing from both historical and contemporary sources. Topics such as the mind/body problem, dualism vs. materialism, behaviorism, mind as brain, mind as computer, the problem of consciousness.
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PHL 325 - Philosophy of Language.
PHL 101 .(3).
Nature of language and its relationship to mind and the world. Concepts such as linguistic rules, linguistic acts, grammar, meaning, truth, reference.
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PHL 335 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science.
PSY 100 , PHL 101 .(3).
Philosophers, psychologists, linguists, computer scientists and others have begun a cooperative research effort to explore questions about the mind. Why the computer has become a rallying point for many researchers studying the mind, and the contributions each of these disciplines is making to the interdisciplinary investigation of cognition.
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PHL 340 - Ancient Greek Philosophy.
PHL 101 .(3).
Greek thought, the basis of Western philosophy; examination of the earliest philosophers, along with Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Consideration of the nature of reality, the problem of permanence and change, the justification of ethical behavior, the nature of society, and the nature and limits of human knowledge.
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PHL 341 - Medieval Philosophy.
PHL 101 .(3).
Major philosophical developments from the post-Aristotelians through the Scholastics and the sixteenth century; such figures as Plotinus, St. Augustine, St. Anselm, St. Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus, and Ockham; effect of Christianity on philosophy; philosophical problems about God, religion, and universals.Offered infrequently.
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PHL 342 - Early Modern Philosophy.
PHL 101 .(3).
Philosophy in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries; impact of science and background of contemporary philosophy; Galileo, Descartes, Newton, Leibnitz, Locke, Hume, Berkeley; the mind/body problem, knowledge, perception, skepticism.
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PHL 343 - Late Modern Philosophy.
PHL 101 .(3).
From Kant through the nineteenth century; Kant, Mill, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche.
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PHL 350 - Mythological Thought.
PHL 101 .(3).
Nature of mythological thought and its place in human culture. Expressions of myth in stories, art, rituals and belief systems; theories of myth. Relation of myth to rational thought, truth, science, religion, ideology, imagination, superstition and madness.
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PHL 360 - Metaethics.
(Formerly 261).PHL 101 .(3).
Questions about the nature and grounds for ethical beliefs; study of the concepts (such as right, good, free will) and methods of justification found in ethical theories.
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PHL 361 - History of Ethics.
PHL 101 .(3).
The study of goodness and of right action, moral principles, and individual responsibility, focusing on major historical ethical theorists such as Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Bentham, and Mill.
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PHL 362 - Philosophy of Law.
PHL 101 .(3).
Nature and justification of judicial decision and just law; examination of criminal, civil (tort and property) and constitutional law.
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PHL 364 - Philosophy, Work and Economic Freedom.
A course in philosophy.(3).
Transformation of work by technology, how this transformation raises ethical questions such as how wealth is to be justly distributed, the relation between freedom and work, possibilities for the future of work and Marxism.Offered infrequently.
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PHL 365 - Feminist Ethics.
PHL 101 .(3).
Study of theoretical issues such as differences between “feminine” and “feminist” ethics, and practical issues such as affirmative action, procreative technologies and the environment.Also listed as WGS 365 .
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