UTexas

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

PPE 301  Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Cultivate an awareness of the relevance of ethics, politics, and economics, as well as an appreciation for the limitations of each discipline and the necessity of thinking through their interactions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

PPE 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S  Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics  1-9 Hours  

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Lower Division  

PPE 320  Foundations of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Examine distributive justice, collective action, and the rule of law. Reflect on how these approaches amplify and limit civil discourse. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 301 with at least a C or consent of the director of the program.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

PPE 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S  Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics  1-9 Hours  

1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Center for African and African Diaspora Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.  
Academic Level: Upper Division  

PPE 379  Capstone Course  3 Hours  

3 Lecture Hours  0 Lab Hours  
Practice researching and prepare to share findings for public discourse related to philosophy, politics, and economics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 320 with at least a C or consent of the director of the program.  
Grading: Student Option  
Repeatable for credit: No  
Academic Level: Upper Division