PHIL 2200 - Introduction to Logic

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

An introduction to methods of distinguishing good reasoning from bad reasoning. Modern deductive logic is used to test the validity of arguments and to construct formal proofs. Some time may be devoted to classical Aristotelian logic and informal fallacies.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter of logic.

Objectives:

Identify different types of logical reasoning.
Identify various logical rules for arguments.
Identify various logical principles.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of informal fallacies.

Objectives:

Recognize various informal fallacies.
Define various informal fallacies.
Explain various informal fallacies.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate a facility with the vocabulary of logic.

Objectives:

Recognize the vocabulary of logic
Define the vocabulary of logic
Apply the vocabulary of logic

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Each section will include:

An introduction to basic modes of logical reasoning, e.g. deductive and inductive
An examination of fallacies (formal and/or informal).
An examination of Aristotelian and/or propositional logic.

Primary Faculty
Graham, Robert
Secondary Faculty
Catalano-Reinhardt, Theresa
Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088