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PHI 350 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE3 s.h.A philosophical examination of such topics as scientific explanation; hypothesis formation andconfirmation; paradigms, laws, and theories; models and the status of unobservable entities; holism andreductionism; science and values; the nature and scope of scientific progress; the limits of scientificexplanation. This course is offered in the spring semester, odd-numbered years.PHI 420 ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE3 s.h.A study of the basic concepts, arguments, and methods of ethics as they apply to those who work in thefield of criminal justice. Students will be introduced to the classic theories of normative ethics. Emphasis isplaced on the case study approach and ethical decision-making. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permissionof the instructor. This course is offered every fall semester. Cross listed as JUS 420.PHI 485 SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY3 s.h.Significant works, problems, and thinkers in the field of philosophy. Can be repeated for credit. Crosslisted with REL 485 as applicable. Prerequisite: permission of the department chair. This course is offeredas needed.PHI 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHYTBAAn opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major.Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department chair, and the schooldean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined.RELIGIONA program in religion is especially helpful to students preparing for seminary or graduate school or forstudents who wish to develop both critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the human condition asbackground or support for other programs.Core/General Education requirements in Religion: For the B.A., B.S., B.S.W., and A.A. in GeneralStudies, 6 s.h., at least 3 of which must deal primarily with the Hebrew-Christian tradition. For the B.M.,B.F.A., A.S., and A.A. with a Subject Concentration, core requirement in Religion, the 3 s.h. must dealprimarily with the Hebrew-Christian tradition. Neither 103 (Introduction to Religion) nor REL 150 (EasternReligious Traditions) may be used to fulfill the 3 s.h. Hebrew-Christian tradition requirement.Degree awarded: B.A.Requirements for the major: A major in Religion requires the completion of 36 s.h. of religion coursesin the Department of Philosophy and Religion. PHI 301 and 330 may be treated as religion courses forpurposes of the religion major. REL 104 will not count toward the religion major, nor will philosophycourses other than PHI 301 and PHI 330.Requirements for the minor in Religion: 15 s.h., including 6 s.h. of upper-division coursesWriting-Enrichment Courses: According to University policy, each student, day or evening, must take atleast one writing-enriched course in his/her major field. REL 352, REL 405, and REL 406 can be used tomeet this requirement. Other courses can be used with special permission from the instructor.103