syllabus: Spring 2012
course: Logic I, P&R 1100
department: Philosophy & Religion
instructor: Dr. Patrick Rardin, office: 216 I.G. Greer
office phone: 262-2423
e-mail: rardintp@appstate.edu
office hours: MWF 8:30 to 9:30,
9:50-10:00, 10:50-11-, 1:50-200
T.Th online 8:00-10:00
course description:
This course is an introduction to deductive reasoning. We study the statement logic and quantification theory. The focus is on the concept of validity. The goals are to understand the concept of validity and to learn to test arguments for validity.
topics:
1. Statement Logic
2. Quantification Theory
course requirements:
1. First Examination (Feb. 17, in-class 50 minutes) ~30% of grade
2. Second Examination (March 30, in-class 50 minutes) ~30% of grade
3. Final Examination (as scheduled) ~30% of grade
4. Homework (30
assignments) ~9% of course grade
summary:
Class attendance is
required. Each examination is worth 100 points; each homework assignment is worth 2 points.
Missing an examination will result in a score of 0 points. Emergencies are to be handled according to
the General Bulletin. As a rule, no late work is accepted. (Exceptions are
based on individual circumstances.) No collaboration is permitted on any
examination or homework assignment. Collaboration is treated as cheating and is
adjudicated in accordance with The Academic Integrity Code. The point spread and letter
grade assignment is as follows: A...330-297, B...296.9-263, C...262.9-229,
D...228.9-195, F...194.9-000.
Students shall agree to abide by the
Academic Integrity Code when submitting the admission application.
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