PHILOSOPHY
1030 – Introduction to Philosophy (VIDEO)
Fall 2004 –
For the Love of Wisdom
I. Identifying Information
A. Course
1. PHL 1030 V
2. Time and Location: TBA
3. Semester: Fall 2004
4. Prerequisite: None
other than satisfactory ACT
5. Final Exam: Thurs.,
Dec. 16, 4:00-5:50 p.m. (Ledbetter)
B. Instructor
1. M.F. Ausitn
2. Office:
Clement 108
3. Office Hrs:
Posted on office door
4. Phone:
931.540.2755 (office)
931.381.2674 (home)
C. Required Texts
Mitchell,
Helen Roots of Wisdom: Speaking
the Language of Philosophy
D. Policies
A. Student Responsibilities and Conduct: See the Columbia State Student Handbook.
B. Students are responsible for keeping up with reading, writing and view assignments. Late work will not be accepted without a doctor’s excuse.
E. Grading
1. There will be three (3) required written assignments worth 100
pts. each and the final exam worth 200.
2. GRADING SCALE
450-500 - A
400-449 - B
350-399 - C
300-349 - D
0-299 -
F
II. Requirements
A. Complete all reading, writing and viewing assignments as scheduled
B. Due Dates for Written Assignments
Monday, Sept. 20
Friday, Oct. 22
Monday, Nov. 8
Friday, Nov. 26
Wednesday, Dec. 8
Final Exam: Thurs., Dec. 16, 4:00-5:50 p.m. (Ledbetter Auditorium)
NOTE: Written assignments should be mailed to Dr. M. F. Austin; PO Box 1315; Columbia, TN 38402-1315. The papers should be typed (double-spaced) and include at the top of the first page the following information
student name and address
course title
assignment #
date
After the instructor has evaluated each assignment, he will send an assessment sheet to the student. (Students who have other classes on the Columbia campus may elect to deliver their work to the instructor and to pick up their assessment sheets at C 108.