The minor in applied ontology will help prepare students for jobs in industry (technology and government) that require understanding of applied ontology. Applied ontology finds application in various industries, such as informational system modeling, artificial intelligence, library science, and biomedical research. Large technology and biomedical companies are hiring people trained in applied ontology to help them organize and implement core business elements. This minor provides the student with training to succeed in this sort of industrial setting.

Minor in Applied Ontology (18-19 units)

Core Requirements (15)
PHIL 1015	Introduction to Knowledge and Reality	3
PHIL 2100	Critical Thinking Through Symbolic Logic	3
PHIL 3100	Predicate Logic	3
PHIL 3550	Metaphysics	3
Three units chosen from:		3
PHIL 4100	Advanced Issues in Logic
PHIL 3110	Alternative Logics
PHIL 3560	Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics
PHIL 4500	Advanced Issues in Metaphysics and Knowledge
PHIL 3580	Philosophy of Language
Electives. (3-4)		3-4
Choose 3-4 units from:
PHIL 4100	Advanced Issues in Logic
PHIL 3110	Alternative Logics
PHIL 3560	Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics
PHIL 4500	Advanced Issues in Metaphysics and Knowledge
PHIL 3580	Philosophy of Language
CSE 1100	Critical Thinking Through Computer Programming
CSE 1250	Programming Basics
Total Units		18-19

No course may count both as satisfying a core requirement and an elective.