Spring Semester, 2008
Philosophy 230-001--Science, Technology and Value
The Sustainability Banquet
Mondays, 5:00-7:30 pm
 Comer 308

Required Texts:    Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver
                            What to Eat, Marion Nestle
                            The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan

The dates and assignments contained in this syllabus are presented as a guide only.  Actual dates and assignments may vary due to unforeseen occurrences.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30-4:45
Date  Text Assignment  Web Readings  Homework 
Week 1 
Jan. 7-11 		The Omnivore's Dilemma
Week 2 
Jan. 14-18		      
Week 3 
Jan. 21-25		 No Class Monday    
Week 4 
Jan 28-Feb 1  		    
Week 5 
Feb. 4-8 		   
Week 6
Feb. 11-15		      
Week 7
Feb 18-22		 Animal, Vegetable, Miracle    

Week 8
Feb 25-29

     Midterm Week
Week 9
Mar 3-7		 What to Eat    
Week 10
Mar. 10-14		 Prep for the Banquet    
Week 11
Mar. 17-21 		Spring Break Week    
Week 12
Mar. 24-28		      
Week 13
Mar 31--Ap 4		  

Week 14
Apr. 7-11		   Sustainability Banquet on Friday, April 18
Week 15
Apr. 14-18		    
Week 16
Apr. 21-25		      
Week 17
Apr 28-May 2		     Finals Week