Germanna Community College: Introduction To Philosophy - PHI 100

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Introduction to Philosophy - PHI 100 at Germanna Community College

Search courses All colleges Germanna Scheduled Advanced Search Distance Learning Restrict search to: Hybrid - In Person & Web Interactive Classroom Video Independent Studies Print Based WWW Online WWW Online w/E-Rate Distance Learning Types Time of Day Restrict search to: Morning Afternoon Evening Weekend classes Term Restrict search to: Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026 PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits PHI 100 Detailed Outline

The course description above is common to all Virginia's Community Colleges. Germanna Community College may add course prerequisites, co-requisites and/or other requirements.

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
50601	PHI 100-BM01	3	Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2026-01-20	Stafford BFCS (10 Center St)	CV
NOTE: PHI 100 BM01 will be offered simultaneously at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Fredericksburg and the Barbara J. Fried Center using the interactive video system. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50599	PHI 100-FH01	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.	2026-01-20	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
PHI 100 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50600	PHI 100-FM01	3	Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2026-01-20	Fredericksburg Area Campus	CV
NOTE: PHI 100 FM01 will be offered simultaneously at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Fredericksburg and the Barbara J. Fried Center using the interactive video system. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50613	PHI 100-W01	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-20	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50614	PHI 100-W02	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-02-10	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50615	PHI 100-W03	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-03-24	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
50606	PHI 100-W51A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-01-05	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
50607	PHI 100-W52A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-02-09	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
50608	PHI 100-W54A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-04-06	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
60195	PHI 100-W01	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-26	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
60196	PHI 100-W02	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-06-16	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section.
65813	PHI 100-W03	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-06-16	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
60199	PHI 100-W51A	3	0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2026-05-25	Virtual	ER
No textbook purchase by student. All materials supplied using Open Educational Resources (OER). Students must have access to Canvas and the internet for this section. Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.

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