Philosophy 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Fall 2012 CRN 72011 MW 12:45-2:10 PM Location: H-312 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:
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 Monday, August 20: Introduction (ISD 11-16) Wednesday, August 22: Language (ISD 19-37) Week 2: Language August 27: Language (ISD 38-49) August 29: Syllogisms (ISD 49-54) Week 3: Symbolic Logic
September 3: NO CLASS!! September 5: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) Week 4: Symbolic Logic September 10: Symbolic Logic September 12: Symbolic Logic Week 5: Symbolic Logic September 17: Symbolic Logic Continued September 19: Symbolic Logic Continued Week 6: Exam September 24: Review for Exam September 26: FIRST EXAM Week 7: Fallacies October 1: Formal Fallacies (ISD 55-58) October 3: Informal Fallacies (ISD 59-85) Week 8: Bullshit October 8: On Bullshit (OB 1-30) October 10: On Bullshit (OB 31-67) Week 9: Personal Experience October 15: On the Justification of Belief: Personal Experience (ISD 171-196) October 17: On the Justification of Belief: Personal Experience (ISD 196-222) Week 10: Personal Experience October 22: Personal Experience Continued October 24: Personal Experience Continued Week 11: Exam October 29: Review for Exam October 31: SECOND EXAM Week 12: Science and Evolution November 5: Introduction of Paper Topic; Watch Film in Class November 7: Continue Film Week 13: Evolution and ID November 12: NO CLASS!! November 14: On the Justification of Belief: Empirical Science (ISD 223-242) Week 14: Thanksgiving Break!! November 19: NO CLASS!!November 21: NO CLASS!! Week 15: Evolution and ID November 26: On the Justification of Belief: Empirical Science (ISD 242-266) November 28: Evolution and Intelligent Design Week 16: The Media December 3: Evolution and Intelligent Design December 5: The Propaganda Model of Media (ISD 267-290) Week 17: The Media December 10: In-Class Peer Editing (Bring two copies of your rough draft to class) December 12: Review for Final Week 18: Final December 17: FINAL EXAM (Final Paper Due) STUDENT EVALUATION:
≥ 90 = A ACADEMIC POLICIES: Attendance:
During the first two weeks of class, students will be dropped for any
unexcused absence. Starting during the third week, students may be
dropped for missing two classes. In addition, students who arrive
unreasonably late or leave unreasonably early will be marked absent. Professionalism: It is assumed that students will conduct themselves in a professional manner with a positive attitude. An open mind is one of the most important tools required for success in academia. If a student is negative and feels as is there is nothing of value to be gained by the college experience or this course, he or she will not do well in this course. 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. Tips for Success (Thanks to Professor June Yang):
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