PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy

3 Credit Hours ❖ † ♦ ¶
(Fall, Spring, Summer)

Central concepts of philosophy are developed, including a description of the main philosophical problems involved through ancient, medieval, and contemporary thought. This is a Writing-Across-the-Curriculum course and a Speaking-Across-the-Curriculum course requiring selected written and speaking assignments. If used to meet AA Gordon Rule requirements for general education, a minimum grade of “C” is required.

Prerequisite(s): a passing score on the standardized placement test measuring communications/verbal/reading achievement, successful completion of any required developmental English and Reading coursework with a grade of “C” or better, or exemption from placement testing.

❖ Courses listed with this symbol have an international and/or diversity focus and meet Teacher Education Programs’ common prerequisites.

† Courses listed with this symbol address NWFSC’s Speaking-Across-the Curriculum student learning outcome, namely that all associate degree graduates are competent in basic public speaking skills.

♦ Courses listed with this symbol are Florida State Core Courses and are protected in transfer to other public state institutions as meeting the state Core General Education requirements.

¶ Courses listed with this symbol meet writing requirements outlined in FAC Rule 6A-10.030 and require a minimum grade of “C” when used for General Education credit.