UMass Boston | Continuing Education | Summer 08 Undergraduate Credit Courses

Cat. No. and Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Unit	Class No.	Fee	Register

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PHIL100 Introduction to Philosophy P HU Description: An introductory examination of the problems and scope of philosophy. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	D Flesche	May 27-Jul 8	W-2-056 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 056	TuTh	6-9p	3	1839	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
PHIL100 Introduction to Philosophy P HU Description: An introductory examination of the problems and scope of philosophy. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	R Rosenfeld	May 27-Jul 8	W-1-057 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 057	TuTh	10a-1p	3	2401	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL100 Introduction to Philosophy P HU Description: An introductory examination of the problems and scope of philosophy. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	L Kaye	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-2-126 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 126	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1840	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL100 Introduction to Philosophy P HU Description: An introductory examination of the problems and scope of philosophy. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	M Gunning	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-2-123 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 123	TuTh	6-9p	3	2124	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL108 Moral and Social Problems P HU Description: Important moral and social issues of current concern are examined and debated. The course covers several problems each semester from a list including criminal punishment, war, abortion, racism, violence, the death penalty, private property, sexism, animal rights, the environment, and hunger. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: United States.	A Wingo	May 28-Jul 9	W-2-125 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 125	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1841	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL108 Moral and Social Problems P HU Description: Important moral and social issues of current concern are examined and debated. The course covers several problems each semester from a list including criminal punishment, war, abortion, racism, violence, the death penalty, private property, sexism, animal rights, the environment, and hunger. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: United States.	A Wingo	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-037 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 037	MW	6-9p	3	1842	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL108 Moral and Social Problems P HU Description: Important moral and social issues of current concern are examined and debated. The course covers several problems each semester from a list including criminal punishment, war, abortion, racism, violence, the death penalty, private property, sexism, animal rights, the environment, and hunger. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: United States.	J Bayne	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-2-125 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 125	MW	6-9p	3	2403	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL108 Moral and Social Problems P HU Description: Important moral and social issues of current concern are examined and debated. The course covers several problems each semester from a list including criminal punishment, war, abortion, racism, violence, the death penalty, private property, sexism, animal rights, the environment, and hunger. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: United States.	M Gunning	Jul 15-Aug 21	W-1-043 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 043	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2402	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL120 Introduction to Logic M MT Description: The study of valid reasoning using formal methods of proof with truth functions, deductions, and quantifiers. Analysis of the logical structure of language related to philosophical questions of truth, paradox, and reference. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	R Farion- Villano	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-029 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 029	MW	6-9p	3	2122	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL120 Introduction to Logic M MT Description: The study of valid reasoning using formal methods of proof with truth functions, deductions, and quantifiers. Analysis of the logical structure of language related to philosophical questions of truth, paradox, and reference. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Mathematics and Computer Science. Distribution II Area: Mathematics. Diversity Area: None.	L Kaye	Jul 14-Aug 21	W-2-124 Wheatley Bldg, 2nd Floor, Room 124	MTuWTh	11:45a - 1:15m	3	1843	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL222 Moral Issues in Medicine P HU Description: Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered "natural"? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self-help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	R Farion- Villano	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-043 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 043	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1844	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL222 Moral Issues in Medicine P HU Description: Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered "natural"? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self-help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: Philosophical and Humanistic Studies. Distribution II Area: Humanities. Diversity Area: None.	J Bayne	Jul 14-Aug 20	W-1-030 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 030	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	2123	$825	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
PHIL281 Under Surveillance: Privacy And Orwellian Times Description: A sophomore level course offering selected topics in philosophy. Course content varies and will be announced prior to registration. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	D Flesche	May 27-Jul 8	M-1-418 McCormack Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 418	TuTh	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1994	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.
PHIL281 National And International Violence Description: A sophomore level course offering selected topics in philosophy. Course content varies and will be announced prior to registration. Academic Information: Prerequisite: None. Distribution I Area: None. Distribution II Area: None. Diversity Area: None.	N Lande	May 28-Jul 9	W-1-040 Wheatley Bldg, 1st Floor, Room 040	MW	1:30 - 4:30p	3	1993	$825	Course has been cancelled. For more infomation, contact 617 287 6200 or read more about our Cancellation Policy.

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