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Phase I of a state-mandated initiative — aimed at simplifying student transfer and ensuring uniformity
in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course
version. View the six courses listed here.
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of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person
on campus. View section letter code definitions.
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11 classes scheduled
PHIL 1
CRITICAL THINKING & WRITING
5 units
- Description: Develops understanding of informal logic and practical reasoning skills necessary for academic success, including tools needed to analyze information from a variety of sources such as academic essays, philosophic literature, news media and advertising. Focus on skills of argumentation including, but not limited to, elements of an argument, deductive and inductive forms of argumentation, the evaluation of arguments and the recognition of a variety of fallacies. Skills developed through a series of written assignments of increasing scope and difficulty culminating in a sophisticated argumentative essay.
- Prerequisite: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-001.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30806
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
35 of 35 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | CHANG, JASON |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | ≥ $30 Check Bookstore |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 2
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
4 units
- Description: Social and political philosophies of classical, modern and contemporary thinkers. Issues of concern to include the justification and structure of the political state, constitution of government, individual rights and distribution of wealth.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-002.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31250
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | HOEKENGA, DAVID |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 4
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
4 units
- Description: Introductory survey of writings, principles, and concerns of philosophy. Primarily examines major topics in the study of metaphysics and epistemology through reading and critical examination of the writings of major figures in the history of philosophy. Related topics of concern to include ethics, theology, and political philosophy.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-004.-01
Course Number (CRN):
30668
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 3304 | TTh 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | Check Bookstore | n/a |
Section:
PHIL-004.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
31292
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 8
ETHICS
5 units
- Description: Analysis and application of competing conceptions of the good. Course focuses on ethical theory (utilitarianism, duty-oriented ethics, virtue ethics, egoism, relativism, etc.) and various topics in applied ethics.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-008.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
32353
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | ≥ $30 Check Bookstore |
This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
Section:
PHIL-008.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
30807
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 20B
HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM THE RENAISSANCE THROUGH KANT
4 units
- Description: Examination of the major European philosophers and philosophic movements of the 17th and 18th centuries. Particular attention to paid to the transition out of the medieval period into the Age of Enlightenment.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-020B-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31196
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-070R-01
Course Number (CRN):
30895
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
2 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-071R-01
Course Number (CRN):
30896
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
3 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-072R-01
Course Number (CRN):
30897
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
4 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PHIL-073R-01
Course Number (CRN):
30898
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
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