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.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

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Transfer Possibilities
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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 (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
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