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Philosophy
PHL 001 - Phlebotomy
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PHL 105 - Intro to Philosophy
PHL 105 (Formerly SS 121) - Introduction to Philosophy PHL 105 introduces the student to the philosophic nature and science of the human person. Major theories concerning the relationship between mind and body, perception and knowledge, and cause and effect are discussed. Further, the course includes an account of the history of philosophy in its cultural context (3 Credits).
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PHL 110 - Medical Ethics
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PHL 120 - Meta-Ethics
PHL 120 (Formerly SS 122) – Meta-Ethics PHL 120 is an introduction to the philosophical study of moral problems and ethical theories through both historical and contemporary sources. The intent of this course is to determine not merely how men act but how they should act. Topics include relativism, egoism and utilitarianism, as well as more specific moral issues such as abortion, war, discrimination, women's rights, genocide, population control, etc. (3 Credits).
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PHL 125 - Applied Ethics
PHL 125 (Formerly SS 123) – Applied Ethics Applied Ethics discusses the insights of moral philosophers within the context of everyday living. In this course,students isolate and reflect upon questions of conscience, choice and acceptable action in relation to issues that typically confront students in family life, personal relationships, financial matters, employment and career pursuits (3 Credits).
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PHL 145 - Bioethics
PHL 145(Formerly BI0 130) - Bioethics This course examines some of the moral issues affecting the daily realities of clinical and basic research practice. The class will search through case studies of ethical problems facing the clinical and industrial researcher (3 credits).
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