The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and the Sciences is designed to provide students with primary interest in science and technology the opportunity to examine their foundations and methods as well as ethical issues regarding research and applications. Ideal as a second or additional major, this program allows students to situate their main interests in science within the broader context that the sciences and technology have in our society.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and the Sciences
- The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and the Sciences.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Philosophy and the Sciences major is met by completing PHL 492, or with prior approval, PHL 499. Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
- The requirements of the College of Arts and Letters for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- The following requirements for the major (30 credits):
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The following course (3 credits): |
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PHL |
380 |
Nature of Science |
3 |
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At least three of the following courses (9 credits): |
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PHL |
342 |
Environmental Ethics |
3 |
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PHL |
344 |
Ethical Issues in Health Care |
3 |
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PHL |
355 |
Philosophy of Technology (W) |
3 |
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PHL |
442 |
Ethics and Animals |
3 |
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PHL |
453 |
Ethical Issues in Global Public Health |
3 |
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PHL |
462 |
Philosophy of Mind - |
3 |
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PHL |
463 |
Introduction to Cognitive Science |
3 |
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PHL |
480 |
Philosophy of Science |
3 |
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PHL |
482 |
Topics in Ethics in Science |
3 |
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PHL |
484 |
Philosophy of Biological Science |
3 |
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PHL |
486 |
Biotechnology in Agriculture: Applications and Ethical Issues |
3 |
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The following capstone course (3 credits): |
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PHL |
492 |
Capstone for Majors (W) |
3 |
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With approval of the department, PHL 499 (senior thesis) may be substituted for PHL 492. |
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A minimum of two PHL courses at the 400-level excluding PHL 492 or PHL 499. The courses used for this requirement may also satisfy requirement b. |
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Science Disciplinary Requirement: Complete 6 to 9 credits from one particular science discipline in the agricultural, engineering, environmental, medical, natural, or social sciences from any of the following colleges: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Engineering, Lyman Briggs College, College of Natural Science, College of Nursing, College of Social Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, or other colleges subject to approval of the department. ISS, ISB and ISP, MTH 101, MTH 102, MTH 103, STT 200, and STT 201 cannot be counted for this requirement. Courses in the College of Social Science or other colleges may be used for this requirement only if offered by a department that offers a Bachelor of Science degree. Courses in Lyman Briggs College that can be used for the major or minor in Science and Society cannot be counted for this requirement. |
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Additional PHL courses to reach a total of 30 credits. |
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