Germanna Community College: Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy - PHI 100 at Germanna Community College

PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy: Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

PHI 100 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
20577	PHI 100-FH01	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.	2024-01-16	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
20585	PHI 100-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
20582	PHI 100-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
40613	PHI 100-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	Virtual	ER
40614	PHI 100-W04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-06	Virtual	ER
54098	PHI 100-W05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
20584	PHI 100-W51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-04	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
20581	PHI 100-W53A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-14	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30167	PHI 100-W01	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-22	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
33786	PHI 100-W02	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-10	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
30169	PHI 100-W52A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-27	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
42834	PHI 100-FH01	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.	2024-08-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
PHI 100 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
42842	PHI 100-FM01	3	Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
PHI 100 FV01 & SV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Barbara J Fried Center in Stafford and the Fredericksburg Area Campus using the interactive video system.
42849	PHI 100-LM01	3	Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-22	Locust Grove Campus	HY
PHI 100 FV01 & SV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Barbara J Fried Center in Stafford and the Fredericksburg Area Campus using the interactive video system.
58317	PHI 100-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-22	Virtual	ER
58318	PHI 100-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-22	Virtual	ER
58319	PHI 100-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-12	Virtual	ER
58320	PHI 100-W04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-12	Virtual	ER
58321	PHI 100-W05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-17	Virtual	ER
42526	PHI 100-W51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-12	Virtual	ER
42527	PHI 100-W52A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-16	Virtual	ER
42528	PHI 100-W54A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-11-11	Virtual	ER

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