Century College
Spring 2013
Monday, Wednesday 2:15pm-3:30pm
Course Title: Introduction to Logic 1041 (section 04)
Course Number: 000972
Classroom: West Campus, Room 2010
Number of Credits: 3
Instructor Name: Steve Aspenson
Office Number: W2076
Phone Number: Office651-779-3256; Home 612-200-9327; Cell 612-804-6464
Office Hours: Mondays, 1pm-2pm, and by appointment
Faculty Bio: BS in Biology and Philosophy, UW-La Crosse, 1988; PhD, U of Iowa in 1996. Publications include articles in ethics, medieval philosophy, philosophy of religion, and a textbook, The Philosopher’s Tool Kit. In graduate school I emphasized medieval philosophy and ethical theory.
Required Texts and Supplies: Hurley’s A Concise Introduction to Logic, 11th Edition
Supplemental Texts: Handouts as needed
Course Objectives: By the end of the course you will be able to identify arguments, create them yourself, and render their logical forms using classical and modern methods. You will have a working knowledge of concepts such as evident/evidence, demonstration, deduction, induction, abduction, explanation, and others.
Schedule:
Week 1: Jan 14-16: Hurley 3.1
Week 2: Jan 21-23: Hurley 3.2, 3.3
Week 3: Jan 28-30: Hurley 3.4, 3.5
Week 4: Feb 4-6: QUIZ 1:Hurley 3.1-3.5 (40pts);Truth, Facts, Theories, Definitions
Week 5: Feb 11-13: Hurley 4.1, 4.2
Week 6: Feb 18-20: No Class on 18thQUIZ 2: TFTD & 4.1 & 4.2 (40pts) 2/20;
Hurley 4.3, 4.4
Week 7: Feb 25-27: Hurley 4.5, 4.6
Week 8: Mar 4-6: Hurley 4.7; QUIZ 3: Hurley 4.3 – 4.7
Week 9: Mar 11-13: Review for Midterm; MIDTERM EXAM
Week 10: Mar 18-20: SPRING BREAK!
Week 11: Mar 25-27: Hurley 5.1, 5.2
Week 12: Apr 1-3: Hurley 5.3, 5.4; QUIZ 4: Hurley 5.1 – 5.4
Week 13: Apr 8-10:Hurley 6.1
Week 14: Apr 15-17: Hurley 6.2, 6.3; QUIZ 5: Hurley 6.1 – 6.3
Week 15: Apr 22-24: Hurley 6.4
Week 16: Apr 29, May 1: Hurley 6.6 QUIZ 6: Hurley 6.4 & 6.6
Week 17: May 6-8: Review for Final Exam
Attendance Policy: You can attend as little as you like. If you want all of the 50 points available for participation, you should come and participate.
*Student Success Day is a time set aside each semester to support and celebrate student success. This year's Student Success Days will be held on October 9th.
On Student Success day, classes starting before 3:00 PM are not held in order to give students an opportunity to have conferences with their teachers and attend the many success-oriented sessions/activities held throughout the day/evening. Students who have late afternoon (starting at or after 3:00 PM) or evening class (starting at 6:00 PM) on Student Success Day may expect to meet with their teachers during the first hour of class and/or attend seminars and workshops available throughout the day and (usually) from 6:00-6:50 PM. The day's schedule is available several weeks prior to Student Success Day, both in hard copy and on our college's website, so that students and faculty can discuss opportunities for the day.
Academic Honesty:
Academic dishonesty—cheating, plagiarism, and collusion—are serious offenses which undermine the education process and the learning experience for the entire college community.
It is expected that Century College students will understand and adhere to the concept of academic integrity and to the standards of conduct prescribed by the college’s Policy on Academic Honesty. A faculty member who has evidence that students are guilty of cheating or plagiarism will initiate the appropriate disciplinary action. The faculty member may assess a penalty such as a warning, reduction of a passing grade for the course, or a grade of F for the course. (See the Student Conduct Policy handout, Section 2, for further information). The Student Conduct and Academic Honesty Policy is available in the Counseling Center, West Campus, on the Century College website or from the Associate Dean of Student Life, room 2252, West Campus 651-773-1780.
Course Procedures (percentage of time devoted to lecture, lab, discussion, etc.)
This course will consist of lecturing and lots of student exercises at the white board.
Grading Procedures:
200pts from 5 of 6 quizzes at 40 points each
50pts from class participation
125pts midterm exam
125pts final exam
500 total points
100% - 90% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79%C
55% - 69%D
0% - 54%F
Make-up quizzes must be completed in the Access Center (aka Assessment Center, Testing Center); you are permitted 2 make-ups only, with an automatic 5-point deduction on your second make-up.
Student’s Right to Know:
Century College is committed to the safety and security of its students and employees, and asks that you read the “Right to Know” information carefully. This information is being supplied to you in compliance with state and federal laws and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities regulations. The Right to Know brochure is available in the Counseling Center, room 2410 west campus, in brochure displays at the main entrances of the east and west campus buildings, by calling 651-779-3929 or on the Century College web site at:
Access/Accommodations:
The Access Center is a Student Services office, which provides accommodation, advocacy, support and referral information for students with various types of physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. Based on the individual needs of the students, services may include, but are not limited to, early registration, note-taking, test-taking accommodations, and the provision of sign language interpreters. Services are also available for students with temporary and/or suspected disabilities. Documentation must be provided within the first semester of service.
The Access Center ensures the rights of disabled students and assists Century College in meeting its obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.93-112, Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Center’s commitment is to remove educational, programmatic and attitudinal barriers, allowing students with disabilities equal access and opportunity to participate fully in all education programs and activities. This is made possible by the provision and arrangement of reasonable accommodations on a campus-wide level. Services provided are based on individual need.
The Center is located in W2460, 651-779-3354 or 651-773-1715 TTY, FAX 651-779-5831.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
Century College is deeply committed to your academic success. When you encounter challenges or encounter special needs, we are anxious to work with you to address them. The information below represents some of our key academic support areas, but you are always encouraged to talk to your instructor and/or to a counselor about any problems you face.
FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS…
The ESOL Lab serves all students for whom English is not a primary language. You must be currently enrolled in ESOL course work. Professional and peer tutoring are available by appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible. In addition, study groups and volunteers work with students in the lab. Welcome to a lab rich in diversity and welcoming to all.
LOCATION: E1553
PHONE: 651-747-4039
WEB:
FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH COLLEGE WRITING…
WRITING CENTER
The Century College Writing Center is an encouraging learning environment where writers from all disciplines come together for mutual support and assistance with invention, drafting, revision, and editing. The Writing Center is staffed by English faculty members, the Writing Center Coordinator, and student tutors. While the Writing Center staff will not proofread students’ papers, they will answer specific questions about grammar, punctuation, and mechanics, and staff will help students identify patterns of errors in their writing. The Writing Center staff can also provide assistance at any point during the writing process by helping students in areas such as development, focus, and organization. Computers, reference materials, and grammar exercises are just a few of the resources available in the Writing Center. All Century College students are welcome. Hours change by semester and are available at the Writing Center website
LOCATION: West 3370
PHONE: 651-779-3400
Web:
FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH SPANISH AND FRENCH…
The Language Laboratory provides opportunities for language students to converse with student native speakers and tutors in both Spanish and French. Additionally, assistance is available to help you with classroom assignments and assigned laboratory work. The Language Laboratory also supports non-credit activities for college community members interested in various language conversation groups and/or participating in the French, Spanish, and Intercultural Clubs.
LOCATION: West 1190
PHONE: 651-779-3978
WEB:
FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING…
The Peer Tutoring Program helps you to sharpen your academic skills in various subject areas by working with fellow students recognized by their instructor as having expertise in that particular course. Students are allotted up to 15 hours of free tutoring per class per semester (about one hour a week per subject). You can register for up to three subjects. Applications, schedules, and course listings are available in both the Academic Support Center (W2460) or the East Campus Student Support Center (E2523).
LOCATION: W2460 and E2523
PHONE: 651-748-2606
FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH READING OR STUDY SKILLS…
All Century students are welcome to seek assistance from the Reading/Study Skills Laboratory to become more efficient and successful in the following: vocabulary development, college textbook reading, note-taking, time management, test-taking and study strategies. While all students are welcome to use the Laboratory, students currently enrolled in Reading/Study Skills courses or students who have completed any Reading/Study Skills courses have first priority. A college Lab Assistant and faculty are available to assist students on a walk-in basis. The Laboratory is located in Room 3250 on the West Campus.
LOCATION: W3250
PHONE: 651-779-3351
WEB: