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Philosophy (PHL)                     Course Schedules

PHL 518 Professional Ethics 3(3-0) D
An examination of the theories and methods used in ethical decision-making, with applications to common issues in law, journalism, technology, research, education, and the health professions. Prerequisites: junior status or permission of instructor.

PHL 525 Philosophical Problems of the Self 3(3-0)
Advanced study of central philosophical questions about persons, such as mind-body problem, the nature of personal identity, and the freedom of the will. Prerequisites: PHL 100 or permission of the instructor.

PHL 590 Ethics in Health Professions 3(3-0)
The course introduces biomedical ethics principles to students in physical therapy education programs. Students are instructed in ethical theories and decision-making strategies. Identical to PTH 590. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: admission to the physical therapy program or permission of instructor.

PHL 597 Special Topics in Philosophy 1-12(Spec)
Study of areas in Philosophy not included in courses currently listed in catalog. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PHL 598 Readings in Philosophy 1-6(Spec) D
Selected studies of one or more philosophic works. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Unspecified content or variable credit courses. The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: PHL 597 and 598.

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