LIBS 201 - Exploring the Unknown

Unit(s): 9

An investigation of the meaning and limits of knowledge with respect to the nature of the mind and physical reality. These issues are pursued through several different but interrelated fields of study, including literature, art, philosophy, comparative religion, and science. The course considers Newtonian and quantum mechanical theories of physical reality, the religions of various cultures, and the functions of myth. The term includes a section focusing on the nature of human creativity.

Prerequisite(s): Course restricted to LIBS Majors or Minors only.
GE Category: A3 - Critical Thinking, B1 - Physical Sciences, C2 - Philosophy, Languages.
Typically Offered Fall Only
Teaching Mode: Face-to-Face Grading: Student Option