Introduction to Philosophy - PHI 100 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
48594 PHI 100-001M 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Manassas P
50430 PHI 100-001N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
48596 PHI 100-002L 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
OER-low cost textbooks
50310 PHI 100-01YA 3
    Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
48597 PHI 100-01YL 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun HY
OER-low cost textbooks
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
This course is eligible for a career readiness micro-credential.
48595 PHI 100-02YM 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
49135 PHI 100-03YM 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
48598 PHI 100-040L 3
  Tu    
6:30 p.m.-9:35 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
OER-low cost textbooks
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
65286 PHI 100-040N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
OER-no cost textbooks
48599 PHI 100-041L 3
      Sa
12:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
OER-low cost textbooks
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Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
54568 PHI 100-001L 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-5:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
54564 PHI 100-001M 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
55880 PHI 100-001N 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
54567 PHI 100-002L 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
57341 PHI 100-002N 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
69438 PHI 100-01YA 3
   W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
54565 PHI 100-02YM 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
54566 PHI 100-03YM 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
54569 PHI 100-040L 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
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