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PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)
PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3 CR Philosophy is the rational study of the ultimate questions of human existence. These topics will be investigated: What is reality? Does God exist? What is a person? What is consciousness of mind? What is knowledge? What moral, political, and educational ideals should we seek? What roles should religion, science, and art have in our lives? Special emphasis will be made to explore how a selected group of great philosophers of different cultures of the past, as well as modern times, have attempted to answer those questions. Humanities credit.
PHIL 201H Introduction to Philosophy-Honors 3 CR
Prerequisite: see catalog, KCC Honors Program (page 6). Philosophy is the rational study of the ultimate questions of human existence. These topics will be investigated: What is reality? Does God exist? What is a person? What is consciousness of mind? What is knowledge? What moral, political, and educational ideals should we seek? What roles should religion, science, and art have in our lives? Special emphasis will be made to explore how a selected group of great philosophers of different cultures of the past, as well as modern times, have attempted to answer those questions. As an Honors section, the course will be based on a seminar format in which students will have an active role in discussing, analyzing, and presenting philosophical ideas with others in the class.
PHIL 202 Introduction to Ethics 3 CR
Ethics is the philosophic study of moral values. These questions will be explored: What makes actions right or wrong? Can moral beliefs or values be proven or evaluated? What values of life should we strive for? Should we blame or punish people for their actions? Can rights be defined or justified? And is individual liberty more important than collective authority or societal needs? Practical applications to medicine, law, business, and world affairs will be made. Humanities credit.
PHIL 230 Philosophy of Religion 3 CR
Philosophy of religion is a branch of philosophy itself and, therefore, is about providing reasons and evaluating arguments for religious hypotheses. Students will develop an understanding of the basic tenets of major theistic systems, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Students will explore how they approach these philosophic subjects: systematic consistency, the nature of deity, the response to atheism, the role of religious experience, ethics, the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason, and others. Students will critically examine and compare many distinct worldviews in their analysis.
PHIL 250 Topics in Philosophy 2-4 CR
This course will discuss particular issues, topics, or authors in philosophy with a focus on introducing students to a cross-cultural perspective. Since the specific topic to be studied will change from semester to semester, students may repeat the course for up to six credit hours.
PHIL 298 Independent Study 1-4 CR
Prerequisite: departmental approval only. This course is an opportunity for the interested student with a good scholastic record to pursue independently the study of a subject while under the direction of a member of the professional staff. Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to meet the needs of individual students.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY (PEC)
Courses may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to four credit hours.PEC 102 Racquetball 2 CR
This course is designed to introduce the student to the enjoyment of the active sport of racquetball. It is for students at all levels of ability, from beginners to skilled players. Instruction in singles, doubles, and triples is given along with the rules, serving, receiving, basic positioning, strategy, and angles. Racquetball is a sport where special athletic skills are not required to be a successful player. This course may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to four credit hours. [0-32-32] Lab Fee
PEC 103 Tennis 1-2 CR
This class will teach the basic strokes of tennis. Special emphasis will be placed on rules, singles and doubles strategy, and etiquette of the game. [0-16-16/0-32-32] Lab Fee
PEC 107 Downhill Skiing 2 CR
Students will learn the fundamental skills of downhill skiing. All skiers, regardless of ability, will be able to participate in the class. Students will be able to use their own equipment; however, if necessary, equipment is provided for a rental fee. Ski runs are beginning and intermediate in design. On the first scheduled class students should meet at KCC for a brief introductory session. Weather permitting, skiers will then drive to Timber Ridge Ski Area for first instructional ski session. [0-32-32] Lab Fee
PEC 108 Intermediate Swimming 1 CR
Prerequisite: PEC 123. Intermediate swimming is for students who are comfortable in deep water. Students will progressively increase the distance they are capable of swimming and will expand their stroke proficiency by learning the freestyle/front crawlstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The American Red Cross Water Safety course is also part of this course. [0-16-16] Lab Fee
PEC 109 Water Exercise 2 CR
Aquatic fitness activities (such as water exercises, aerobic movements, and use of resistance equipment to promote health-related fitness) are conducted in shallow and/or deep water so swimmers and non-swimmers can participate. [0-32-32] Lab Fee
PEC 110 Bowling 2 CR
This course is available for those students who are interested in
learning the fundamental skills of bowling. Considerable emphasis will be placed on proper footwork, approach, delivery, and scoring. Rules governing play will be stressed. Student will need to pay costs for each line (includes shoes) at the conclusion of each day. [0-32-32]
PEC 111 Pickleball 1 CR
Pickleball is a game similar to tennis and table tennis. The game is played with a wooden paddle and whiffleball. Rules and strategies are comparable to tennis. Students will learn rules and strategies and the fundamental skills such as forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. This course is recommended for the student who is just learning the game to the experienced player because the course is structured to accommodate various skill levels. [0-16-16]
PEC 112 Wallyball 1 CR
This beginner to intermediate wallyball class is designed to introduce and improve the following skills: passing, setting, and spiking. Strategies, teamwork, rules and tournament organization, and play will be included. Wallyball is similar to volleyball; however, it is played with fewer people on a racquetball court. [0-16-16] Lab Fee
PEC 113 Volleyball 2 CR
This course is designed to introduce the student to the enjoyable leisure-time activity of power volleyball. Instruction will emphasize current rules and techniques for serving, spiking, forearm passing, setting, blocking, and team strategy. [0-32-32] Lab Fee
PEC 114 Volleyball/Racquetball 2 CR
This class will introduce the student to the active sports of volleyball and racquetball. Designed for students of all levels of ability. Instruction in racquetball will include rules, serving, receiving, and strategy while volleyball will emphasize rules and techniques of serving, spiking, setting, blocking, and team strategy. [0-32-32]