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Philosophy 127Philosophy (PHI)Language & Literature DepartmentSchool of Arts & HumanitiesHumanities BuildingObjectives: The minor in Philosophy is designed to enrichstudents through an understanding of the views of the importantphilosophers of the past and to stimulate them to think criticallyabout the basic philosophical questions confronting humans.A minor in philosophy will prepare the student for graduatelevel work and will be of value in any vocation that prizes thetradition of liberal arts studies.Minor in Philosophy: 18 hoursA minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated bythe student’s major(s) and minor(s).PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy...........................3201 Origins of Western Philosophy or202 History of Modern Philosophy.....................3300 Ethics and Values.........................................3310 Logic............................................................3Upper level electives by advisement.................................6The student may include up to 6 hours of Social Sciencesselected from HIS 305, 310, POS 315 or other courses withphilosophical content.Undergraduate CoursesPHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3) A philosophicalexamination of fundamental human questions, conductedthrough reading and discussions concerning problems inknowledge, reality and value (ethics and aesthetics).PHI 201 The Origins of Western Philosophy (3) Readings inthe pre-Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, St. Augustine, St.Thomas Aquinas, and others.PHI 202 History of Modern Philosophy (3) History andproblems of philosophy from the later Renaissance to the20th century, developed through readings in the majorphilosophers of each century.PHI 208 Aesthetics (3) A survey of the major philosophicaltheories of art from ancient Greece to modern times, withexamination of the standards proposed by each theory forevaluating works of art.PHI 300 Ethics and Values (3) A general education ethicscourse intended to introduce students to philosophicalreasoning about ethical issues. This course emphasizesunderstanding philosophical inquiry and argument, thinkingcritically about major ethical systems and the ideas ofprominent philosophers, and applying philosophicalperspectives and ethical principles to contemporary ethicalissues.PHI 310 Logic (3) An examination of the uses of language andthe processes of deductive and inductive inference.PHI 330 Philosophy of Religion (3) Consideration of the centralphilosophical problems presented by systems of religiousbelief. Possible topics include the nature and attributes ofGod, arguments for and against the existence of God, theproblem of evil, faith and the need for evidence, miracles,and mystical experience. An understanding of the methodsof philosophical inquiry and of the ideas of prominentphilosophers will be emphasized.PHI 335 Comparative Religion (3) A survey of themetaphysical, epistemological, ethical, and political tenets ofthe major world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism,Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.PHI 350 Topics in Philosophy (3) A course which focuses onareas or disciplines within Philosophy (examples Philosophyof Science, Existentialism, Philosophies of the Orient,Philosophy of Language, Special Topics in Metaphysics,Epistemology, or Ontology). May be taken more than once,so long as topics vary.Physical Education (PED)Health, Human Performance & Sport DepartmentSchool of Natural & Social SciencesRice AuditoriumObjectives: The programs of study in this area aredesigned to provide students with opportunities to developbasic knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary forcareers in health, physical education, recreation, athletics,coaching, and sport management.Computer Literacy requirement:HHPS students must take PED 487.Field Endorsement in Health & Physical EducationK-12 (BA or BS) 52 hoursPED105 Anatomy & Physiology I..............................3151 Intro to Health and Phys Education.............2171 Elem Sch Health & Phys Education............3200 Intro to Motor Learning and Dev.................3205 Anatomy & Physiology II............................3207 Athletic Performance and Nutrition.............3241 First Aid and CPR........................................2250 Strategies in Drug Education.......................3305 Exercise Physiology.....................................3341 Org, Ad, Curr Dev of Sec Hlth,PE...............3346 Org, Ad, Curr Dev of Elem Hlth,PE............3351 Biomechanics...............................................3361 Met & Mat in Health and PE K-12..............3381 Physical Education Practicum......................2407 Motor Perceptn/Adaptives-Spcl Pop............3470 Fitness Evaluation and Assessment..............3471 Tests & Measurements.................................3Four hours from the following activity areas....................4Any aquatic course (1), PED 111 Folk & Rec Dancing (1),and 2 hours of activity classes.EDU 409, Physical Education Content Area Methods andMaterials must be taken as part of the professional educationrequirements.