PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy
An introduction to the fundamental questions of philosophy, including such issues as determinism, freedom, and responsibility; the relationship of mind to body; the grounds and limits of human knowledge; and the existence and nature of God. 3 Credits.

PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic
A study of analytical problem-solving using the methods of symbolic logic for deductive and inductive inference. Includes converting problems stated in ordinary language into symbolic representation, finding relationships between symbolic quantities, using logical procedures to test validity and resolve conflicting evidence in ordinary language, professional and occupational settings, and in scientific reasoning. 3 Credits.

MCC level 4 placement or TRS 094 with a grade of C or higher

PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
An introduction to basic problems in ethics, emphasizing theories of the good life, the morally good person, and morally right action, and their application to the most significant ethical questions in contemporary society, such as abortion, euthanasia, human sexuality, social and economic justice, violence, and use of the environment. 3 Credits.

PHL 105 - Technology and Values
A study of the ways that the advance of technology relates to the development of values. The course will investigate how we evaluate and respond to technology and will examine technology's impact upon values, such as freedom, individuality, growth, work, and the political process. The course includes topics that computer science and engineering technology students need to understand, such as unique ethical problems in information technology; ethical practices to minimize computer misuse; ACM/IEEE Software Engineering Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice; the morality of software piracy; hacking and viruses; and a range of questions raised by globalization and climate change. Students will articulate problems and issues, identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas and arguments, acknowledge limitations of arguments, and make reasonable judgments. 3 Credits.