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NUTR 409 - Community Nutrition 3 hours
Nutrition applied to the health-related concerns of individuals and groups. Role of agencies in providing programs and services.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 .
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NUTR 410 - Food Product Development 4 hours
Applications of food product design, packaging, and marketing.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 370 and NUTR 390 .
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NUTR 412 - Special Topics in Nutrition 3 hours
The study of a major area of nutrition at an advanced level; topics and prerequisites vary by announced topic.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 and Junior or Senior Standing
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NUTR 420 - Introduction to Writing about Nutrition and Health 2 hours
This introductory course is designed to teach the basic skills necessary to write nutrition and health-related papers that are clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate. It is a practical review of writing and revision and will enable students to develop a clear, fluent, and readable style.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program..
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NUTR 425 - Nutrition in Human Development 3 hours
Principles of nutrition and research in human growth and development throughout the life span.
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 250 and junior or senior standing or enrollment in the AND certificate program.
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NUTR 430 - Seminar in Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 hours
Survey of recent research and advanced problems in medical nutrition therapy. Advanced case-study scenarios and problems related to medical nutrition therapy
Prerequisite(s): NUTR 408 or concurrent enrollment.
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NUTR 440 - Seminar in Food Science 3 hours
Seminar incorporating the principles of food chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, sensory analysis, and statistics.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
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NUTR 450 - Independent Study 1-8 hours
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NUTR 455 - Internship 1-8 hours
Nutrition and dietetics majors of junior or senior standing or AND certificate students may arrange for an internship of 1-2 hours in his/her field of concentration, subject to the approval of the department faculty.
Cullinology students of junior or senior standing may arrange for an internship in his/her field of concentration, subject to the approval of the department faculty. RCA certification requires documentation of 300 hours of internship for Culinology® majors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior nutrition and dietetics majors or Culinology® majors or students enrolled in the AND certificate program.
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NUTR 461 - Nutrition Supervised Practice I 2 hours
This is the first of the four required supervised practice courses. Students will be placed in one of the following rotations: community, foodservice management, specialty/outpatient, or inpatient. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with each rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 462 - Nutrition Seminar I 3 hours
This seminar will review the role of the community dietitian and nutrition needs during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and throughout the lifecycle. Students will explore and practice motivational interviewing and other counseling modalities. Students will improve communication skills through oral presentations and professional writing.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 463 - Nutrition Supervised Practice II 2 hours
This is the second of the four required supervised practice courses. Students will be placed in one of the following rotations: community, foodservice management, specialty/outpatient, or inpatient. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with each rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 464 - Nutrition Seminar II 3 hours
This course will examine medical nutrition therapy guidelines for various chronic diseases. Students will be required to utilize the nutrition care process, evidence analysis library, and nutrition care manual. Students will apply their previous medical nutrition therapy knowledge, while developing both their oral and written communication skills. Weekly CDR-style medical nutrition therapy quizzes are a fundamental part of this course, intended to increase student breadth of knowledge and improve critical thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 465 - Nutrition Supervised Practice III 2 hours
This is the third of the four required supervised practice courses. Students will be placed in one of the following rotations: community, foodservice management, specialty/outpatient, or inpatient. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with each rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 466 - Nutrition Seminar III 3 hours
Students will create a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP). Students will complete a legislative action project to increase understanding of public policy initiates. Students will gain an understanding of the Code of Ethics, organizational theories, foodservice management protocols, and sustainability practices.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 467 - Nutrition Supervised Practice IV 2 hours
This is the fourth of the four required supervised practice courses. Students will be placed in one of the following rotations: community, foodservice management, specialty/outpatient, or inpatient. Students will be required to meet specific ACEND competencies aligned with each rotation.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 468 - Nutrition Seminar IV 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of research design. An essential component of this course is the successful completion of the research methods project. Students will also participate in review activities for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Coordinated Program in Dietetics - B.S. program.
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NUTR 512 - Multicultural Approaches to Population Health 3 hours
This course will provide a survey of the social determinants of health (e.g. socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, social capital, neighborhood influences) with emphasis on methods and issues of measurement of social factors, and advanced methodologies in social epidemiology (e.g. community-based participatory research, GIS and spatial mapping, multi-level modeling). Basic statistical measures used in the analysis of epidemiologic studies, including measures of disease frequency and measures of association, will be covered. This course engages students in critical thinking and discussion about the conceptual bases of public health and health education, including the philosophical and political ideologies that have shaped research and practice in both fields. Students completing this course will be able to critically consider public health programs and policies.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition program, Master of Science-Nutrition with Supervised Practice program, Master of Business Administration with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics program, or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Certificate program.
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NUTR 515 - Principles of Sport Nutrition 3 hours
This course covers the principles of sports nutrition that improve and sustain optimal athletic performance. Medical nutrition therapy guidelines for weight management, eating disorders, and special conditions within sports nutrition are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Master of Science-Nutrition program.
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PAS 501 - PA Professional Development I 1 hour
This course contains a detailed review of the PA profession’s history and progression to current PA environment, the Interprofessional Team-Based Care (IPTBC) program, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and contemporary care models such as the Patient Medical Home. Specific roles of the interprofessional team will be addressed as well as the NCCPA six general core competencies. Offered every spring semester.
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PAS 502 - PA Professional Development II 1 hour
The focus of this course is on the role of the PA in supporting public health and the social and behavioral aspects of caring for patients. This course is designed to provide an overview of population health including review of the public health system, introduction to core epidemiology principles, identifying best practices for health promotion and disease prevention, and understanding the primary social determinants of health and their role in creating health inequities within the US. Social and behavioral topics include detection and treatment of substance abuse, aging, human sexuality, response to illness, injury and stress, principles of violence identification and prevention, and psychiatric/behavioral conditions. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 503 - PA Professional Development III 1 hour
The focus of this course includes an in depth look at the medical professions, law and regulations, and medical ethics. Students learn to appreciate the inseparable relationship between medicine and ethics, recognize key ethical obligations and challenges common in medical practice, identify sources of ethical value commonly used in ethical reasoning, and apply a systematic approach to clinical ethical practice. This course series will also reinforce the six general core competencies taught in PAS 501 and PAS 502 . Offered every fall semester
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PAS 505 - The Science of Medicine 2 hours
This course provides an introduction to the basic medical sciences, including the essential facts, concepts, and principles that are important in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of human disease, including medical psychology, nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, pathology, virology, and microbiology. This course presents the basic methods of clinical problem solving and serves to lay a solid foundation for the clinical medicine course by emphasizing the underlying principles of the etiology, management, and prevention of disease processes.
Areas of study will include: Nutrition, Genetics, Psychology, Biochemistry, Infectious Disease, Virology, Immunology, and Microbiology. Offered every spring semester
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PAS 511 - Patient Assessment and Counseling I 2 hours
This course series emphasis is on developing the skills in recognition of the “range of normal” physical findings. The course emphasizes patient-centered interviewing, acquiring a medical database, and performing a comprehensive physical examination and assessment. The student will synthesize, document, and communicate in oral or written form using an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. In the laboratory sessions of these “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience. Offered every spring semester
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PAS 512 - Patient Assessment and Counseling II 2 hours
This course introduces the student to an organ and body systems approach in conducting and reporting the results of the H&P to produce an assessment and counsel patients. Safe and effective inter-professional communication requires the use of an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and authorized diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. The course content will include a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and performance skills labs to practice the necessary concepts and skills. In the laboratory sessions of this “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 513 - Patient Assessment and Counseling III 2 hours
This course continues the organ and body systems approach in conducting and reporting the results of the H&P to produce an assessment and counsel patients. Safe and effective inter-professional communication requires the use of an accurate taxonomy of discourse, medical terminology, and authorized diagnostic codes to document findings in the medical record. The course content will include a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and performance skills labs to practice the necessary concepts and skills. The student must demonstrate Competency Based Learning while performing required procedures and skills. In the laboratory sessions of this “hands-on” experiences, students practice and perform select procedures on classmates or simulated patients. Simulation labs using models and partial task trainers will enhance the learning experience. Offered every fall semester
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PAS 515 - Anatomy and Physiology I 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of humans. The focus of the course will be on normal anatomy and physiology, with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 521 - Clinical Medicine I . In addition to regional gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in histology and embryology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. Anatomy and Physiology I takes a body system approach, employing lecture and lab. This course will make use of a hybrid laboratory strategy, utilizing the Anatomage virtual cadaver table, as well as traditional cadaveric prosection, to exemplify the anatomy and physiology of the body systems studied. Offered every spring semester.
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PAS 516 - Anatomy and Physiology II 2 hours
This is the second in a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of humans. The focus of the course will be on the normal anatomy and physiology, with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 522 - Clinical Medicine II and PAS 524 - Clinical Medicine III . In addition to regional gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in embryology and histology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. This is primarily a lecture based course, with periodic utilization of the Anatomage virtual cadaver table. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 517 - Anatomy and Physiology III 2 hours
This is the third in a series of courses designed to develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of humans. The focus of the course will be on the normal anatomy and physiology, with clinical correlates and pathological conditions matched to topics in PAS 526 - Clinical Medicine IV and PAS 527 - Clinical Medicine V . In addition to regional gross human anatomy, the course will also cover selected topics in embryology and histology that are of clinical relevance to the structures studied. This is primarily a lecture based course, with periodic utilization of the Anatomage virtual cadaver table. Offered every fall semester
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PAS 521 - Clinical Medicine I 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine I will match those covered in(PAS 515 - Anatomy and Physiology I . Offered every spring semester
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PAS 522 - Clinical Medicine II 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine II will match those covered in PAS 516 - Anatomy and Physiology II . Offered every summer semester
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PAS 524 - Clinical Medicine III 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine III will match those covered in PAS 516 - Anatomy and Physiology II . Offered every summer semester
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PAS 525 - Evidence-based Medicine I 2 hours
Students will participate in a focused review of the basic concepts of research design and statistics as they apply specifically to the medical research literature in order to form a basis for sound, evidence-based clinical decision making. This course is designed to teach students the core elements of evidence-based medicine including developing clinical questions, searching the medical literature, appraising the literature, and applying evidence appropriately to the care of an individual patient. These four elements will be explored based on the types of clinical questions including etiology/harm, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis with additional attention spent critiquing systematic reviews and treatment guidelines. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 526 - Clinical Medicine IV 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine IV will match those covered in PAS 517 - Anatomy and Physiology III . Offered every fall semester
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PAS 527 - Clinical Medicine V 5 hours
This is the first in a series of courses designed to provide an intensive study of human wellness, diseases, and disorders across the life span (pediatrics to geriatrics). The course will focus on areas of clinical medicine which include epidemiology, etiology, historical data, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy, prevention, laboratory medicine and prognosis. The development of differential diagnoses and a sound management plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation is essential. Students will participate in the acquisition of problem-focused evaluation and diagnosis and learn patient management skills. Topics covered in Clinical Medicine V will match those covered in PAS 517 - Anatomy and Physiology III . Offered every fall semester
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PAS 531 - Diagnostic Methods I 1 hour
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations. Offered every spring semester
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PAS 532 - Diagnostic Methods II 2 hours
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 533 - Diagnostic Methods III 2 hours
The course provides a foundation of clinical skills and diagnostic modalities to prepare the student for common professional responsibilities and practices in patient care. Course content includes theory and practice of selected clinical laboratory techniques and procedures, with emphasis on effective utilization of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of disease states. Students learn to select, perform, interpret, and evaluate clinical laboratory imaging and other diagnostic tests used for diagnosing, treating, and managing patient needs. Students will be introduced to “hands-on” experiences in which students practice and perform select procedures on classmates, models, or simulations. Offered every fall semester
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PAS 541 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I 2 hours
Initially, major principles of drug pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be reviewed, followed by an introduction to pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. A framework for understanding the major classifications of therapeutic agents will be introduced, including: their mechanisms of action, dynamic and kinetic properties, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Pharmacologic patient safety is a major concern and will include a student understanding of the concept of age-drug interactions, disease-drug interactions, and drug-drug interactions. Students will also become familiar with prescription writing and the laws governing this privilege in Illinois. Offered every spring semester
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PAS 542 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II 3 hours
Discussion will include the principal mechanisms of action of the major classes of therapeutic agents, understanding of pharmacodynamics, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of altered pharmacodynamics related to age, race, and ethnic groups as well as cost/benefit of pharmacological interventions including patient education with regards to drug administration, potential adverse side effects, and drug-drug and drug-food interactions. Offered every summer semester
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PAS 543 - Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics III 3 hours
Pharmacology III is designed to develop skills related to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutic agents, prescription and non-prescription. Discussion will include the principal mechanisms of action of the major classes of therapeutic agents, understanding of pharmacodynamics, uses, side effects, and toxicities. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of altered pharmacodynamics related to age, race, and ethnic groups as well as cost/benefit of pharmacological interventions including patient education with regards to drug administration, potential adverse side effects, and drug-drug and drug-food interactions. Offered every fall semester
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PAS 560 - Medical Spanish 1 hour
Effective communication with Spanish-speaking minorities is becoming increasingly necessary, and physician assistant students need appropriate instruction to facilitate communication within the patient’s cultural context. Medical Spanish is a 12-week course geared toward the physician assistant practicing in a pluralistic society and in a region where the majority of patients speak Spanish. The course is devoted to the study of medical Spanish terminology and the cultural issues that may impact health care delivery. The student will be introduced to a wide array of vocabulary, essential expressions and commands particular to the medical field that will promote successful interactions within the clinical encounter. This course will highlight the importance of professional medical translators thereby preparing the student for seamless collaboration with Spanish-speaking patients and interpretation services. The concept of Cultural Linguistic Appropriate Services (CLAS) and Specific Prevention Initiatives in health care will be introduced. Offered every fall semester
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PAS 600 - Bridge Course 2 hours
This course is the platform to transition from the didactic to the SCPE’S, a significant milestone in your learning progression. This course will incorporate discipline specific didactic and skills training during an intensive clinical preparatory period prior to the start of clinical rotations. Topics covered include: preceptor expectations, self-care, electronic medical records training, professionalism and BLS/ACLS certification. During this course there are administrative tasks that must be accomplished by students, such as updating PPDs/TB testing, Immunizations, and passing background checks required by institution. During the clinical preparation period, instruction will focus on training necessary for the clinical rotations, including knowledge related to blood borne pathogens, patient privacy, and discipline specific didactic and skills training. Offered every spring semester
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PAS 610 - Emergency Medicine Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in triage, evaluation, and management of patients of all ages in the emergency room setting.
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PAS 615 - Internal Medicine Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student an opportunity to learn, understand and gain supervised experience in practicing the principles of inpatient medicine. The focus of this rotation is providing care for patients in the hospital setting with an emphasis on internal medicine.
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PAS 620 - Women’s Health (OB-GYN) Rotation 4 hours
This one month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in managing common gynecologic disorders. Obstetrics experience will include labor and delivery plus routine prenatal and postpartum care.
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PAS 625 - Pediatric Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in outpatient and/or inpatient management of pediatric patients.
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PAS 630 - Family Medicine Rotation 4 hours
This one month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in evaluating and treating common problems encountered in family medicine.
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PAS 635 - Behavioral Medicine Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in caring for ambulatory and/or hospitalized patients with psychiatric disorders.
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PAS 640 - General Surgery Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with an opportunity to learn, understand, and gain supervised experience in the principle and practice of general surgery. Students will gain experience in the operating room as well as pre- and postoperative assessment and outpatient follow-up.
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PAS 645 - Primary Care Selective Rotation 4 hours
This one-month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with experience in evaluating and treating common problems encountered in primary care medicine through the continuum of care.
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PAS 650 - Elective I Rotation 4 hours
This one month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with the opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of interest. Areas of interest are chosen from a variety of surgical, family medicine, or internal medicine specialties or subspecialties. The student will be able to recognize conditions treatable by these specialties so they can refer patients appropriately and/or work in a supportive role for such specialists.
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PAS 655 - Elective II Rotation 4 hours
This one month clinical course provides the physician assistant student with the opportunity to gain experience in a specific area of interest. Areas of interest are chosen from a variety of surgical, family medicine, or internal medicine specialties or subspecialties. The student will be able to recognize conditions treatable by these specialties so they can refer patients appropriately and/or work in a supportive role for such specialists.
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PAS 660 - Senior Seminar: A Capstone Curriculum 2 hours
The senior seminar/capstone course is designed as a culmination of the didactic and the clinical curriculum leading to a Masters of Medical Science in physician assistant studies at Dominican University. This course is a review of important areas of medicine that are seminal to PA practice, including an NCCPA board review of topics in pharmacology, dermatology, cardiology, EENT, pulmonology, hematology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, urology, nephrology, neurology, infectious disease, pediatrics, psychiatry, musculoskeletal system/orthopedics, obstetrics, and gynecology, plus test taking techniques and strategies. Additionally, capstone activities include lectures on advising patients on Medicare Part D, mandatory reporting laws and legal issues, medical liability, interacting with the pharmaceutical industry as a practicing clinician, common prescribing errors and medication safety, professional licensure, DEA, and personal finances. Small group activities address coding and ethical cases in clinical practice. PA graduate panels present career strategies, pearls to survive the first 90 days on the job, and alumni opportunities. Student feedback and pre- and post-test data provide on-going information for course evaluation.
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PAS 665-67 - Evidence-based Medicine II-IV 1 hour
The evidence-based medicine series spans the entire clinical year. The concept of a scholarly evidence based independent study project will be introduced in January of the clinical year. Students will identify a topic of interest and do a preliminary review of the literature and subject. Throughout the year, assessments leading to a rough draft of the project will be completed and reviewed utilizing the learning management system, Canvas. Final presentation of work and conclusion of the course will be accomplished in the December of the clinical year. One credit hour each semester.
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PHED 178 - Weight Training 1 hour
Individualized exercise programs. Learn to use free weights and multi-station equipment to improve muscle tone, strength, and physical fitness.
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PHED 181 - Yoga 1 hour
Introduction to yoga. Learn postures to cultivate strength and flexibility, with exposure to related practices such as breath control and meditation. Course offered on a satisfactory/fail basis only.
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PHED 182 - Aerobics 1 hour
Exercises, activities, and movements set to music designed to develop fitness through increasing cardiovascular efficiency.
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PHED 183 - Physical Fitness 1 hour
This class is designed to instruct members on the basic principles of exercise and aid them in developing their own personal fitness program.
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PHIL 120 - Being Human: Its Philosophical Dimensions 3 hours
An introduction to philosophical theories of human nature. Questions to be considered include: What is the self? Do we have free will? What does it mean to be a good person? How do race and gender affect our self-understanding?
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 140 - Critical Thinking in Culture 3 hours
This course studies the logic of reasoning, definition making, and persuasive fallacies; major Western theories of truth; and cultural changes which have altered our thinking about what counts as logical, true, and rational.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 150 - The Roots of World Philosophy 3 hours
This survey course examines key thinkers and philosophical movements that have contributed to the rich history of philosophical thought. This course will critically examine the ways in which philosophical thought has influenced how we understand ourselves and our world: personally, socially, and politically. To do so, the course will introduce the student to fundamental schools of thought that have shaped the world we live in today. These may include (but are not limited to), the Greek presocratics, Hellenic and Hellenistic thinkers, Confusian and Taoist reformers, European and Middle Eastern medieval philosophers, Enlightenment thinkers, Africana philosophies, as well as a few emergent contemporary figures and themes.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 160 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hours
An introduction to major questions arising from experience with nature, knowledge, and the good life; study of how selected ancient and modern philosophers tried to resolve these questions.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 190 - Philosophy and Film 3 hours
An introduction to major themes of philosophy as they arise in contemporary films: themes such as free will/determinism, the nature of personhood, moral evil, the meaning of life, fate, and what makes film itself philosophically interesting, particularly regarding our beliefs distinguishing reality and fantasy.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 200 - African and African-American Thought 3 hours
A philosophical investigation of African and African-American thought studied in the context of intellectual and cultural history of sub-Saharan Africa.
Listed also as BWS 200 .
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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PHIL 201 - Hispanic/Latin@ Philosophy 3 hours
This class will focus on studying key figures in the development of Latina/o thought, beginning with Spanish thinkers such as Sepulveda and Las Casas, and moving through a variety of Latin American thinkers and ideas.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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PHIL 202 - Ethics in World Politics: USA and Africa 3 hours
This course will examine world politics and its ethical ramifications with particular reference to African governments and the United States.
Listed also as BWS 202 .
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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PHIL 205 - Free Will and Morality in Medieval Philosophy 3 hours
This course focuses on the topics of free will and moral theory, with special emphasis on themes and figures from the medieval period. We will read and analyze texts by authors such as Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Scotus. Where appropriate, we will also draw on ancient and contemporary sources.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 209 - Being Black in America: A Philosophical Appraisal 3 hours
This is a philosophical consideration of black experience or what it means to be black in America. We will examine issues such as “Black Lives Matter,” guilty until proven innocent, racial profiling, the police, prisons, affirmative action, etc.
Listed also as BWS 209
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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PHIL 210 - Contemporary Issues and Philosophy 3 hours
An exploration of the philosophical implications found in contemporary personal, social, and political issues. Selected readings from traditional and contemporary thinkers.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 220 - Women in Philosophy 3 hours
An inquiry into how major philosophers have viewed women, as well as a study of the writings of selected women philosophers.
Listed also as SWG 220
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 221 - Gender Issues 3 hours
We will examine the concept of gender and explore its construction, as well as look at issues such as how gender affects relationships and how issues like sexual harassment and equity in the workplace can be understood through a feminist lens.
Listed also as SWG 221
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
This course will satisfy the core requirement in multicultural studies.
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PHIL 224 - Sports Ethics 3 hours
This is an opportunity to increase one’s knowledge and understanding of many philosophical issues and controversies in sports. Here, pressing sports issues will be exposed in an environment steeped in practical implications and grounded in ethical and philosophical perspectives.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 228 - Philosophical Traditions of Asia 3 hours
This course aims to introduce the student to the core claims, concepts, and historical progress of the diverse philosophical traditions of Asia. The course will pay special attention to how competing claims interacted over time and how those interactions gave rise to new claims and positions. Special attention will be paid to the interactions between early Indian Vedic traditions and early forms of Buddhism, as well as the interaction between Confucianism and Daoism. The course, will end by showing how these four traditions interacted to give rise to the Chan and Zen philosophical traditions.
Prerequisite(s): One philosophy course or permission of the instructor.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 231 - Environmental Ethics 3 hours
This course will examine the relationships and responsibilities of humans to nature and the surrounding environment. We will ask such questions as: Do we have environmental responsibilities to other humans, animals, the biosphere itself? Discussion will include, but will not be limited to, such concepts as sustainability, environmental justice, animal rights, the land ethic, deep ecology, ecofeminism, political environmentalism, and rethinking the good life.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 241 - Ethics in the Contemporary World 3 hours
An inquiry into the different responses of great thinkers to the question, What is the good life?
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 242 - Introduction to Biomedical Ethics 3 hours
This course examines the application of moral theories to key problems in biomedical ethics, using real-life cases, and explores issues such as informed consent in research, gene therapy, stem cell research, the effects of race, class, and gender on the quality of health care, in vitro fertilization, distribution of health care resources, and assisted suicide.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 .
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 245 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion 3 hours
This course discusses the big arguments for the existence of God and what religious/mystical experience can tell us. It also explores vexing issues such as good and evil; human destiny; life after death; religious diversity and truth; and the relations between faith and reason.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 246 - Ethics in Politics 3 hours
This is a study of both ethical and political theories, and how they apply to politics today. It is also a study of how ethics is a sine qua non to politics and of how politicians have failed without it, for example, in the case of Watergate.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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PHIL 250 - Logic 3 hours
Study of useful approaches to the definition of terms, deductive and inductive reasoning, the development of analytical and critical thinking, and the identification and avoidance of fallacies.
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PHIL 275 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 hours
A general survey of key ideas in political philosophy, with a special focus on classical and modern theories of the state. The study includes: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Marx, and Rawls.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in philosophy.
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