2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHIL 334 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
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, Taoist and Confucian) are used to analyze contemporary issues
such as euthanasia, genomica, poverty, environmental ethics and war. Spring (evening only)
3 Hrs.
PHIL 349 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. 3 Hrs.
PHIL 350 Directed Studies in Philosophy
Faculty-supervised study of an approved topic in philosophy through selected readings. To be
evaluated through a weekly meeting with the instructor and a comprehensive paper. May be
repeated once for credit. Open to majors in the junior or senior year, with permission of the
department. As needed. 1-3 Hrs.
PHIL 400 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. 3 Hrs.
PHYSICS
PHYS 100 Introduction to Astronomy
Beginning course in physics covering the fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, sound,
light, electricity and magnetism, and atomic physics. Prerequisites: Elementary algebra and
plane geometry; Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory each week. Fall Term, every
year; Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PHYS 101 General Physics
Beginning course in physics covering the fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, sound,
light, electricity and magnetism and atomic physics. Prerequisites: elementary algebra and
plane geometry; Physics 101 is prerequisite to PHYS 102. Fall Term, every year. Lab fee
applies. 4 Hrs.