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PH: Philosophy
PH 101–Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Surveys the major intellectual problems faced by
great philosophers of all ages.
PH 204–World Religions (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the historical background, beliefs,
scriptures and practices of the world’s major religious
traditions including Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism,
Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Judaism,
Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam.
PH 205–Ethics (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the problems and possibilities of moral
philosophy and ethical decision making.
PH 206–Logic (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisite: EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
Introduces basic problems in the use of logic and
language. Improves the use of language and sound
principles of reasoning.
PH 207–Biomedical Ethics (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores some of the most troubling problems that
health care professionals, physicians and lawyers
as well as individual patients and their families
are called upon to solve. Examines principles in
biomedical ethics, as well as general ethical theories
in major problem areas, including euthanasia and
prolongation of life, genetic intervention, behavior
control, experimenting with human subjects, etc.
PH 208–Business Ethics (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces business ethics. Clarifies moral obligations
and ethical dilemmas for managers who make
business decisions.
PH 209–Environmental Ethics (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Identifies the most troubling ethical dilemmas in the
field of environmental protection and explores the
applicability of traditional ethical theories in areas
such as the depletion of non-renewable resources,
population growth, responsibilities to the non-human
world, responsibilities to future generations and
environmental cost/benefit analysis.
PH 210–Ethics and Film (3)
• GenEd Arts and Humanities/Humanities; Cultural
Competence
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces philosophical reasoning through classic
literature and film about morality (what one should
do or be), ethics (why), the meanings of moral
terms (called meta-ethics) in a variety of applied
ethical issues (good character, global health, justice,
neocolonialism, genocide, environmentalism, war,
consumerism) and disciplines (bioethics, business
ethics).
PE: Physical Education
PE 108–Body Mechanics (1)
Examines the application of physical laws to the
human body at rest or in motion, including concepts
of effective, efficient and aesthetic postures, both
static and dynamic. Emphasizes joint motions, care
of the back and components of fitness including
body compositions, flexibility, strength, muscular
endurance and cardiovascular endurance.
PE 131–Aerobics (1)
Offers muscular and cardiovascular endurance
exercises performed to music.
PE 153–Introduction to Health and Exercise
Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Theory course for physical education majors.
Includes an orientation to the profession, including
the relationship of physical education to education,
current trends and practices, career opportunities and
areas of research. * This course is offered only in the Fall
semester
PE 154–Fitness for Living (3)
• GenEd Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues/Wellness
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Covers the components of physical fitness, stress, care
of the back, nutrition and weight control. Evaluations
in all areas included through laboratory experiences.
PE 160–Elementary Fencing (1)
Introduces the history, safety, rules and etiquette of
fencing. Teaches basic skills required to participate
in a fencing match, as well as skills in directing and
scoring a match.
PE 161–Psychology of Sport (3)
Prerequisites: [(EN 50A or EN 61) and EN 52] OR (ESL 95
and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
An exploration of the personality factors, including,
but not limited to, motivation, aggression and
emotion as they affect sports participation and motor
skill performance. * This course is offered only in the Fall
semester
PE 165–Volleyball (1)
Includes orientation, instruction and participation in
specific skills, rules and etiquette of the sport.
PE 166–Weight Training (1)
Provides orientation, instruction and participation
in specific weight training skills, rules, safety and
etiquette of the sport.
PE 179–Tennis I (1)
Introduces the basic skills of tennis, including the
basic grips, forehand and backhand groundstrokes,
volleys and serves; covers the rules of etiquette and
sport.
PE 181–Golf (1)
Introduces the basic skills of golf, including the grip,
stance, addressing the ball, aiming, putting, chipping,
pitching, and the basic full swing; covers the rules
and etiquette of the sport.
PE 182–Golf II (1)
Prerequisite: PE 181
Provides instruction in maintaining a consistent golf
swing. Teaches advanced golf shots, correction of golf
swing flaws, and techniques of reading greens. Extra
fees required.
PE 183–Beginning Snowboarding/Skiing (1)
Introduces the regulations, safety and etiquette of
snowboarding/skiing. The beginner student will learn
skills required to safely traverse the beginner slopes.
Fees based on actual rental costs and to be paid at
site.
PE 184–Intermediate Snowboarding/Skiing (1)
Introduces the regulations, safety and etiquette of
snowboarding/skiing. The intermediate student will
learn the enhanced techniques to improve their
current skill levels. Fees based on actual rental costs
and to be paid at site.
PE 185–Advanced Snowboarding/Skiing (1)
Introduces the regulations, safety and etiquette of
snowboarding/skiing. The advanced student will
learn the enhanced techniques to improve their
current skill levels. Fees based on actual rental costs
and to be paid at site.
PE 187–Social Dance (1)
Provides instruction in the basic partner dance forms
including such dances as the waltz, swing, two-step,
cha-cha, polka and fox-trot. Other contemporary
dances may be included.
PE 188–Yoga (3)
Provides a holistic approach to understanding some
of the fundamental principles and philosophies of
yoga while also providing a weekly experiential Hatha
(physical) practice.
PE 189–Outdoor Skills (A,B, etc.) (1)
As an umbrella course, consists of a series of one
credit courses dealing with various topics in outdoor
skills. (Subdivisions in this course will be added to the
curriculum as they develop.)