SYLLABUS
Introduction to
Logic
Phil A101, section 003
Spring 2005
William Jamison
THEME: Analyzes argumentation and informal fallacies; introduces deductive logic, and examines inductive evidence in scientific and practical reasoning.
TEXTS:
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Essentials of Logic by Irving M. Copi (Author), Carl Cohen (Author) (Spiral-bound ) |
UAA Bookstore link: http://uaabookstore.uaa.alaska.edu/phil1.htm
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
75%
of the grade will be from exams based on the chapter exercises.
25%
of the grade will be based on quizzes.
CLASS: Hours: MW 11:30A- 12:45P Room ESH-104
OFFICE: See my Current Schedule. There is also a tutor available.
Phone: 786-4458 (office) or 694-1023 (home- please no calls after 8P), Philosophy Department Secretary 786-4455. The best way to get a message to me is via e-mail. My web page is located at http://wsjamison.uaa.alaska.edu and my e-mail address is wsjamison@UAA.ALASKA.EDU.
SCHEDULE and REQUIRED READING:
January 10: Introduction to the course, description of course requirements and overview of Logic.
January 12: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts Practice Test
January 17: Alaska Civil Rights Day - No classes
January 19: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts continued
January 24: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies Practice Test
January 26: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies
January 31: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies
February 2: Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions Practice Test
February 7: Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions
February 9: Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions
February 14: Chapter 4 Categorical Syllogisms Practice Test
Basic Argument Analysis
February 16: Chapter 4 Categorical Syllogisms Syllogisms
February 21: Review and in class practice test
February 23: First Exam
February 28: Chapter 5 Arguments in Ordinary Language Practice Test
March 2: Chapter 5 Arguments in Ordinary Language
March 7: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Practice Test
March 9: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Exercises
March 14: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Exercises
March 16: Chapter 7 The Method of Deduction Practice Test
March 21-26: Spring Break No classes
March 28: Chapter 7 The Method of Deduction
March 30: Chapter 8 Quantification Theory -- Arguments Practice Test
April 4: Chapter 8 Quantification Theory
April 6: Review and in class practice test
April 11: Second Exam
April 13: Review of Second Exam Start Chapter 9 Induction Practice Test
April 18: Chapter 9 Induction
April 20: Chapter 9 Induction
April 25: Review and in class practice test.
April 29 (Friday): 10:00A – 12:45A: Final due via email.
Tests: Two tests will be given in class. The test posted on this web page for test 1 is a practice test that is an example of what the test given in class will be like. The final test is the test posted for April 27. A practice test for test 2 will be given out in class.
Daily Quizzes are to encourage attendance and for feedback purposes. They will be pass/fail.
This syllabus may be adjusted at any time to meet the class or instructor’s requirements upon one week’s notice to students.