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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 45869) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy

Introductory survey of philosophical questionsabout the nature of reality; the prospects for human knowledge; and moral, political, and religious issues. Intended to help students clarifytheir own thinking about such questions through learning and discussing how philosophers have dealt with them.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)

C-ID: PHIL 100

College of San Mateo (Online Course)

Department: Philosophy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Jeremy Ball, ballj@smccd.edu

View all PHIL 100 courses

IGETC: 3B-Humanities - CSM

CSU: C2-Humanities - CSM

Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:32:46 pm

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
OMH - Online Meeting Date: 03/04-05/13 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Jeremy Ball	03/04-05/13			Online course	0000	OMH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	March 10, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	March 10, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	March 13, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 28, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 13, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 45869) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025