Brightpoint Community College: Introduction to Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy - PHI 100 at Brightpoint 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 Brightpoint Community College

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Time	Start	Location	Mode
31667	PHI 100-A01S	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This Maymester asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
31668	PHI 100-A21	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-10	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
31669	PHI 100-A22	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-10	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
55285	PHI 100-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
66761	PHI 100-A02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
66762	PHI 100-A03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
54816	PHI 100-A31	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-21	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
66771	PHI 100-C06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Chester Campus	P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
66772	PHI 100-M03	3	M W	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-08-26	Midlothian	P
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
22667	PHI 100-A01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas. NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.
23416	PHI 100-A01S	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-12-16	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This asynchronous Wintermester online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
24018	PHI 100-A31	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-11	Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet)	ER
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
24017	PHI 100-C06	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2025-01-13	Midlothian	P
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
24016	PHI 100-M03	3	M W	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2025-01-13	Midlothian	P
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs. This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Midlothian campus on the specified days and times.

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