Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Concentration in Philosophy of Brains, Minds and Machines

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Requirements with a Concentration in Brains, Minds, and Machines Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required
Minimum of “C-“required
Fundamental Skills 15
Writing – 6 hrs.
ENGL 1150
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
ENGL 1160
COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Oral Communication – 3 hrs.
CMST 1110
PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or CMST 2120
 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs.
MATH 1120
 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or MATH 1130
 QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
or MATH 1140
 QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
or MATH 1300
 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
Data Literacy – 3 hrs.
Select one from the following:
STAT 1100
DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
STAT 1530
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education course.
Breadth of Knowledge13
Social Science – 3 hrs.
Humanities – 3 hrs.
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs.
Arts – 3 hrs.
Individual and Social Responsibility 6
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs.
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
^Course requires pre-requisite(s)
Philosophy Major with a Concentration in Brians, Minds, and Machines - 30 Hours Required
Required Coursework 15
PHIL 1210
CRITICAL REASONING
or PHIL 2010
 SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 2020
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
or PHIL 3650
 PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
PHIL 2030
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (**)
PHIL/PSYC 4250
LIMITS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
PHIL 3000
PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR
or PHIL 4000
 ADVANCED PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR
Select at least three 3-credit upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 PHIL) courses from the following list -- 9 Hours Required9
PHIL 3130
HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3300
EARLY ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3400
PHILOSOPHY OF NATURAL SCIENCE
PHIL 3410
PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
PHIL 3500
PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Special Topic: Rationality, Judgement, and Decision Making)
PHIL 3500
PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Special Topic: Special Topics in Philosophy related to Brains, Minds, and Machines - approved topics only)
PHIL 3600
EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 3650
PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
PHIL 3700
SPACE, TIME, AND REALITY
PHIL 3960
READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (approved topics only)
PHIL 4220
NEUROETHICS
PHIL 4240
PHILOSOPHY OF EMOTION
PHIL 4260
MORAL PSYCHOLOGY
PHIL 4610
PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
Select one 3-credit course from the following extended list. -- 3 Hours Required3
PHIL 1030
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: BRAINS, MINDS, AND MACHINES (**)
PHIL 1050
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: PHILOSOPHY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE FICTION (**)
PHIL 1210
CRITICAL REASONING (**)
PHIL 2010
SYMBOLIC LOGIC
PHIL 2020
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
PHIL 3130
HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3300
EARLY ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 3400
PHILOSOPHY OF NATURAL SCIENCE
PHIL 3410
PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
PHIL 3500
PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Special Topic: Rationality, Judgement, and Decision Making)
PHIL 3500
PROBLEMS IN PHILOSOPHY (Special Topic: Special Topics in Philosophy related to Brains, Minds, and Machines - approved topics only)
PHIL 3600
EPISTEMOLOGY
PHIL 3650
PHILOSOPHY OF MIND
PHIL 3700
SPACE, TIME, AND REALITY
PHIL 3960
READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY (approved topics only)
PHIL 4220
NEUROETHICS
PHIL 4240
PHILOSOPHY OF EMOTION
PHIL 4260
MORAL PSYCHOLOGY
PHIL 4610
PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
PSYC 4070
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (^)
PSYC 4090
COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (^)
PSYC 4210
SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (^)
PSYC 4230
BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE (^)
PSYC 4520
PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE
NEUR 1520
INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE I (^)
NEUR 1540
INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE II (^)
NEUR 4330
SOCIAL NEUROSCIENCE (^)
NEUR 4890
GENES, BRAIN, AND BEHAVIOR
Additional PSYC, NEUR, and CSCI courses upon approval of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy.
Select one 3-credit course from 3000/4000 (PHIL) Philosophy3
At least twenty-one (21) of the total hours in the major must be upper-level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000 PHIL)
College Breadth (choose one option)15-30+
Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours
Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 18+ hours
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from another Discipline - 3 hours
HIST 1000 and HIST 1010 - 6 hours
Additional Nat. and Physical Science w/ or without Lab - 3-5 hours
Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours)
Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement 16
FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120
ELECTIVES
Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours

Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts Requirements with a Concentration in Brains, Minds, and Machines Four Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
ENGL 1150 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3
MATH 1120
or MATH 1130
or MATH 1140
or MATH 1300
 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
or QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT
 3-4
PHIL 1030 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY: BRAINS, MINDS, AND MACHINES 3
Elective 1
World Language Course 1110 5
Attend Durango Days; other campus events. Set up a Handshake account and take the Pathway U career assessment. Attend the Student Involvement & Volunteer Fair to explore student organizations. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct. Work with your advisor to develop your Pathway in Stellic.
  
 Credits15-16
Spring
ENGL 1160 COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY 3
PHIL 2030 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS 3
World Language Course 1120 5
General Education Course or Elective 4
Attend campus events such as major exploration week to get an idea of interests and career paths. Schedule a resume review with UNO Career Services. Visit faculty office hours and ask about undergraduate research opportunities. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
  
 Credits15
Sophomore
Fall
CMST 1110
or CMST 2120
 PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS
or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE
 3
PHIL 2010 SYMBOLIC LOGIC 3
PHIL/PSYC 4250 LIMITS OF CONSCIOUSNESS 3
World Language Course 2110 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
Attend the Career & Internship Fair to start networking with employers. Look for volunteer, research, or part-time work to gain experience. Join a student organization or club related to your field or interests. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
  
 Credits15
Spring
PHIL 3000 PHILOSOPHY WRITING SEMINAR 3
PHIL 3650 PHILOSOPHY OF MIND 3
World Language Course 2120 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
Attend a career fair for informational and networking purposes. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile with new experiences. Investigate and apply for summer internships, research, or study abroad programs. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
  
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
Upper-level Philosophy course (i.e., PHIL 3000/4000) from Brains, Minds, and Machines approved list, such as PHIL 3600 Epistemology 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
Elective 3
Apply for a paid internship or research assistantship. Attend a mock interview workshop or use online interview tools with Career Services. Start researching and visiting graduate programs or professional schools. Visit Career Center, continue updating resume. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept-Oct.
  
 Credits15
Spring
Upper-level Philosophy course (i.e., PHIL 3000/4000) from Brains, Minds, and Machines approved list such as PHIL 4240 Philosophy of Emotion 3
Upper-level Philosophy course (i.e., PHIL 3000/4000) from Brains, Minds, and Machines approved list such as PHIL 3410 Philsophy of Social Science 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3-4
General Education Course or Elective 3
Request letters of recommendation from faculty for jobs or grad school. Attend the All-Majors Career Fair with a plan to network. Meet with your advisor or submit for a graduation check-in to review remaining degree requirements. Make advising appointment for summer and fall: February – March.
  
 Credits15-16
Senior
Fall
Approved course from Brains, Minds, and Machines Extended List 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
Elective 3
Check in with Career Center for networking tips. Finalize graduate school applications or job search strategy. Attend a career fair and start applying for full-time jobs. Prepare for interviews and salary negotiations with Career Services. Make advising appointment for spring: Sept. - Oct.
  
 Credits15
Spring
Upper-Level Philosophy (i.e., 3000/4000) Course of Choice. such as PHIL 3220 Philosophy of Art 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
General Education Course or Elective 3
Elective 3
Complete your final advising check before graduation. Polish your resume, cover letters, and LinkedIn profile. Stay connected by joining alumni networks and professional organizations. Apply for graduation via MavLink.
  
 Credits15
 Total Credits120-122

College Breadth: Students should plan on using at least 15 hours of "Electives" to fulfill Option 1, 2, or 3, of the College of Arts and Sciences' breadth requirement.

Upper Level Credits: Students need 27 upper level credits throughout the degree with at least 18 upper level credits within the major. Electives may need to be selected at the 3000-4000 level to reach these minimums.

Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.

Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
 

Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study

GPA Requirements: 2.0

Note: This plan provides a general guide, but your specific courses, experiences, and career goals may differ. Work with your academic advisor to ensure you’re meeting degree requirements and consult with career advisors to explore internships, research opportunities, and post-graduation plans. Regular check-ins will help you stay on track and make the most of your time at UNO!