PHI 105 - Introduction to Logic

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the structure of argument, including symbolization, proofs, formal fallacies, deductions, and inductions.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Various forms of fallacious arguments and argument forms that are valid.
Formal argument analysis including Categorical Syllagisms and truth tables.
Inductive arguments and statistical reasoning.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the various fallacies used in faulty arguments.
Explain the methods used to discern valid deductive arguments.
Analyze the various forms of inductive arguments such as Analogical and Statistical reasoning.
Articulate different kinds of logic such as Fuzzy Loic and the Toulmin argument model.

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Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022