PHIL 3

About this course

This course is an introduction to the study of argumentation, critical evaluation, the structure of language in written composition, and research techniques. Practical applications of critical thinking skills in everyday situations such as moral thinking, problem-solving, and the evaluation of arguments. Additionally, arguments will be studied within the context of philosophical issues, texts, and subject matter. A major research paper is also required for the course.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

• ENGL C1000Academic Reading and Writing
• orENGL C1000HAcademic Reading and Writing - HONORS
• orESL 5Advanced Composition and Reading

Catalog wording: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

Transfer pathways that use PHIL 3

ASSIST maps PHIL 3 to a requirement in 340 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

• PHILOSOPHYDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Nursing B.S.N. (RN-BSN)De Anza → Humboldt State
• English: Concentration in English EducationDe Anza → San Francisco State
• NursingDe Anza → San Francisco State
• Chemical EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Mathematics/EconomicsDe Anza → UCLA
• Aerospace EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Computer ScienceDe Anza → UCLA
• PsychologyDe Anza → UCLA
• Mechanical EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• BioengineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Computer EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Civil EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Public HealthDe Anza → UCLA
• Nursing-Generic/PrelicensureDe Anza → UCLA
• Electrical EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Materials EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Comparative LiteratureDe Anza → UCLA
• Computer Science and EngineeringDe Anza → UCLA
• Comparative LiteratureDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Philosophy, B.A. with a Specialization in Law and SocietyDe Anza → UC Irvine
• Asian American StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
• FrenchDe Anza → UC Irvine