C-ID Descriptor
Introduction to Logic

Descriptor Details

Descriptor Title
Introduction to Logic
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C-ID Number
110
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Units
3.0
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General Description

This course introduces some principles of valid reasoning with emphasis on deductive logic. The course must include a study of formal techniques of sentential logic. The course may also include a treatment of inductive reasoning, language, or fallacies.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Advisories

Eligibility for College Composition (C-ID ENGL 100)

Content

Required Content

Validity

Translation, truth tables, syntax, semantics and proof method in sentential logic

May Also Include

Square of opposition

Venn diagrams

Syllogisms in categorical logic

Lab Activities

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of deductive reasoning and competence in some methods of formal logic.

Evaluation Methods

Problem sets, quizzes and exams.

Textbooks

Patrick J. Hurley, A Concise Introduction to Logic
Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen, Introduction to Logic

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C-ID Descriptor Introduction to Logic