PHIL 110:Introduction to Logic

2017

Professor: Dr. Renée Smith Phone:349‐2083

Email:Office: Edwards 282

Webpage:

Office Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:10-1:10 PM and by appointment

  1. Course Description & Format:

This course provides an introduction to the essential elements of logic, including the role of arguments and definitions, recognition of linguistic fallacies, and syllogistic and propositional techniques of deductive inferences.

  1. Course Objectives:

Students in this course will:

  1. Recognize and understand the logical structure of different types of arguments.
  2. Identify formal and informal fallacies.
  3. Construct and evaluate truth tables and logical proofs.
  4. Apply principles of formal logic to a specific passage.
  1. Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to

1.Identify arguments.

2.Evaluate arguments through reasoning.

3.Formulate arguments for a thesis.

4.Recognize formal and informal fallacies.

5.Evaluate inductive and deductive arguments.

6.Translate statements and arguments using sentential logic.

7.Calculate the truth-value of propositions.

8.Construct and interpret truth tables.

9.Recognize and apply valid rules of inference.

10.Construct proofs using natural deduction.

11.Apply the principles of formal logic to a philosophical or practical issue.

  1. Course Requirements:

Homework 40%

5 In‐class exams 40%

Attendance & Participation, Pre‐/Post‐tests 10%

Final Exam 10%

  1. Attendance:

As per the University catalog, attendance is required. Students absent for 25% of class meetings will fail (F) the class.

  1. Grading Scale:

A (90‐100); B+ (85‐89); B (80‐84); C+ (75‐79); C (70‐74); D+ (65‐69); D (60‐64); F (0‐59)

  1. Academic Integrity:

Campus Code of Conduct and Academic Responsibility will be enforced. Please refer to the Student Handbook or see me if you have questions about these policies. In particular, cheating and plagiarism will result in failure in the course.

  1. Texts, Online Accounts, etc.:

Patrick Hurley, A Concise Introduction to Logic, 12th Edition (It will come with a code to access Aplia, the homework site. If you buy a used copy of the text, you will still need to purchase access to Aplia!).

Renée Smith, PHIL 110 Logic and Critical Thinking Notes and Activities, available in the bookstore near the lab materials.

Aplia:

Technical problems with Aplia should be directed to

Tech Support:

Student Computing: Kearns 113.

Technology Requirement:

In order to succeed in this course, students should have or have access to the minimum computing recommendations listed by Student Computing Services. This course is housed on Moodle, and the materials include .docx files, .mp4 videos, YouTube videos, audio files, etc. You must have reliable access to the internet, speakers or headphones, and a laptop or desktop computer to complete this course.

ADA Reasonable Accommodations:

If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services. Please make an appointment with a staff member in Accessibility and Disability Services so that such accommodations can be considered. To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper forms and meet with me to discuss the provisions of those accommodations as soon as possible within the first two weeks of class. 843.349.2341

1/13 / Introduction & Pretest
1/15 / 1.1 / Arguments, Premises and Conclusions
1/20 / 1.2 / Arguments & Non-Arguments
1/22 / 1.3 / Inductive & Deductive Arguments
1/27 / 1.4 / Evaluating Arguments & Review
1/29 / Exam 1: 1.1-1.4
2/3 / 3.1-3.2 / Informal Fallacies: relevance
2/5 / 3.3 / Informal Fallacies: weak induction
2/10 / 3.4 / Informal Fallacies: presump. & amb.
2/12 / Exam 2: / Chapter 3
2/17 / 6.1 / Symbols andTranslations
2/19 / 6.2 / Truth Functions
2/24 / 6.3 / Truth Tables for Propositions
2/26 / 6.4 / Truth Tables for Arguments
3/3 / 6.5 / Indirect Truth Tables
3/5 / 6.6 / Argument Forms & Formal Fallacies
3/9-13 / Spring Break
3/17 / Review
3/19 / Exam 3: Chapter 6
3/24 / 7.1 / Rules of Implication I
3/26 / 7.2 / Rules of Implication II
3/31 / 7.3 / Rules of Replacement I
4/2 / 7.4 / Rules of Replacement II
4/7 / Review
4/9 / Exam 4: 7.1-7.4
4/14 / 7.5 / Conditional Proof
4/16 / 7.6 / Indirect Proof
4/21 / Practice and Review
4/23 / EXAM 5: Chapter 7
4/28 / Review
TBA / Final Exam