PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE CHANGES BELOW IN RESPONSE TO THE BLACKOUT Philosophy 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Fall 2011 CRN 49705 Thursday 6:35-9:45 Location: H-309 Instructor Information Dr. Ian M. Duckles Course Description: This course explores the relationship of communications and critical thinking with a focus on good reasoning and the impediments to its mastery. This course emphasizes the development of skills in logical processes including familiarity with the more common fallacies. This course is designed for students learning to apply principles of critical thinking to the practical problems of everyday life. Textbooks: There are two texts required for this class:
Assignments: Your grade in the course will be based on your performance on the following assignments:
Grade Scale: ≥ 90 = A Academic Integrity and Conduct: Mesa College students are bound by the Student Code of Conduct, Policy 3100. In this course, cheating, plagiarism, disruptions of instructional activity, fraud and/or lying will result in, at a minimum, a grade of “F” for the assignment/test with no make up permitted. Any of these infractions may result in an “F” for the course as well and formal disciplinary action by the Dean of Student Affairs as described in the code (as published in the catalog or online). Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and DSPS. DSPS can be found at http://www.sdmesa.edu/dsps/ or they can be contacted by phone at 619-388-2780. Schedule: (topics and important dates included): Homework will be due daily and assignments will be announced in class. Do not be concerned if we fall ahead or behind on this schedule. The most important goal is that everyone understand the concepts and problems. This schedule is subject to change. All changes will be announced in class and posted on the course website. The schedule uses the following abbreviations:
Week 1: Introductions Thursday, August 25: Introduction; Language (ISD 11-37) Week 2: Language September 1: Language and Syllogisms (ISD 38-54) Week 3: Symbolic Logic September 8: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) Week 4: Symbolic Logic September 15: Symbolic Logic Continued Week 5: Symbolic Logic September 22: Symbolic Logic, Review for Exam Week 6: Exam September 29: FIRST EXAM Week 7: Fallacies October 6: Formal and Informal Fallacies (ISD 55-85) Week 8: Bullshit October 13: On Bullshit (OB 1-67) Week 9: Personal Experience October 20: On the Justification of Belief: Personal Experience (ISD 171-222) Week 10: Exam October 27: SECOND EXAM Week 11: Science November 3: On the Justification of Belief: Empirical Science (ISD 223-266) Week 12: Science and Evolution November 10: Introduction of Paper Topic; Watch Film in Class Week 13: Evolution and ID November 17: Darwin and Intelligent Design Week 14: Thanksgiving Break!! Week 15: The Media December 1: Introduction and the Propaganda Model of Media (ISD 267-290) Week 16: The Media December 8: In-Class Peer Editing; Watch Film in Class (Bring two copies of your rough draft to class) Week 17: Finals December 15: FINAL EXAM (Final Paper Due) TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS COURSE (Thanks to Professor June Yang):
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