PPE-1004: Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Description: Discussion of classic and contemporary texts in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) with historical and current relevance. Core concepts, ideas, and topics include: history of moral, political, and economic thought; political economy; justice, equality, fairness, and democracy; socioeconomic status, power, class, and diversity; the human condition and its cultural evolution and experience in the United States and abroad. Course introduces students to basic principles of research and writing. First-Year Experience course.
Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 10 Ethical Reasoning
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 5
Average GPA: 3.36 (rounds to B+)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 51.73%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 3.57%
| Melinda Miller | 2024 | 53.7% | 29.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.0% | 3.34 | 3 |
| Gil Hersch | 2024 | 71.1% | 7.9% | 13.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.38 | 2 |