Philosophy (PHI) at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy I
- Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 111 - Logic I
- Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 112 - Logic II
- Evaluates deductive arguments utilizing methods of symbolic logic.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 115 - Practical Reasoning
- Studies informal logic and language techniques as they relate to reasoning and argument. Provides practice in analyzing arguments and constructing sound arguments. LLecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PHI 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PHI 220 - Ethics
- Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 225 - Selected Problems in Applied Ethics
- Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 227 - Bio-Medical Ethics
- Examines the ethical implications of specific biomedical issues in the context of major ethical systems.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - PHI 293 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits - PHI 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PHI 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits