2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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PHIL 325 Environmental Philosophy
Environmental Philosophy: This course examines key issues in environmental philosophy including
the philosophical nature of the environment, environmental ethics (moral obligations to animals
and ecosystems), environmental justice, environmental continental philosophy, and
environmental aesthetics. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to critically think about
and articulate positions on these issues. 3 hrs.
PHIL 330 Ancient & Medieval Western Philosop
Ancient and Medieval Western Philosophy: A historical and conceptual investigation of the
major texts of the Pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle and selected medieval thinkers, such as Augustine,
and Aquinas. Prerequisite: PHIL 203 or consent of the instructor. Spring Term, even years.
3 hrs.
PHIL 334 Modern Political Thought
Modern Political Thought: This course examines and evaluates the challenge to classical, social,
and political philosophy posed by such writers as Hobbes in the Leviathan, Madison in selected
Federalist papers, Tocqueville in Democracy in America, Mill in On Liberty, and Weber in selections
from several works. We consider the differing views of these authors on how best to construct
healthy and successful political societies; the proper relation between politics and
religion, and between the individual and the community; the nature of our rights; and the proper
extent of human liberty and equality. This class is both a study in intellectual history and a foundational
course in political theory. Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 hrs.
PHIL 340 Contemporary Moral Issues
Contemporary Moral Issues: This course examines pressing moral issues from an array of perspectives.
Traditional ethical theory (as presented by Aristotle, Mill, Kant, and Rawls) and religious
ethical traditions (such as Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian) are used to
analyze contemporary issues such as euthanasia, genomica, poverty, environmental ethics, and
war. Spring (evening only) 3 hrs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHIL 349 Topics in Philosophy
Topics in Philosophy: Concentrated study of a particular person, movement or issue in philosophy.
Topics as proposed will be chosen by the department and approved by the educational
programs and Curriculum Committee to supplement regular offerings and to cover specialized
problems. Course may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Prerequisite: PHIL 203 or
consent of the instructor. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs.
3 hrs.
PHIL 400 Major Thinkers & Issues
Major Thinkers and Issues: An examination of major figures in the field, and their views and impacts
on current issues in the field. Topics will vary. May be repeated four times with different
topics. Open to junior and senior majors, and others by permission of the instructor and chair.
For Hayworth students, this course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. Spring Term,
every year. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 3 hrs.
PHYSICS
PHYS 100 Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy: Beginning course in physics covering the fundamental principles of
mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and atomic physics. Prerequisites: E
lementary algebra and plane geometry; Physics 101 is prerequisite to PHYS 102. Three hours
lecture and three hours laboratory each week. Fall Term, every year; Spring Term, every year.
3 hrs.