PHILOSOPHY 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Spring 2010 (2nd 8-week) Section 72635 MW 6:35-9:45 PM Location: H-304 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ian Duckles Email: imduckles@gmail.com Office Hours: M 5:30-6:30 in H-301 TEXTBOOK:
Introduction to Logic, 13th Edition, Irving M. Copi & Carl Cohen,
Pearson, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2009. (This
text is required. We will use it daily in class.) You may use the 12th
edition of the text.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. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will learn the basic elements of critical thinking with a particular focus on logical fallacies and then will learn to apply these tools to real world problems and issues. COURSE CALENDAR (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.
STUDENT EVALUATION: Grading: 15% Midterm Examination 1 15% Midterm
Examination 2
Grade Scale:
20% Final Examination 20% Homework. Homework will be due at the start of the class for which it is assigned. I will not accept late assignments. 20% Pop Quizzes. These will be given almost daily at the start of class, they cannot be made up if missed. 10% Essay. Though this is only worth 10% of your grade failure to complete this assignment of the associated pre-writing will result in an F in the course. ≥ 90 = A Student Responsibility to Drop/Withdraw: It is the student’s responsibility to officially add, drop, or withdraw from the course stated in the class schedule. Failure to do so can result in a failing grade. Class Attendance: A student may be disenrolled from the course after two absences; however, a student will be disenrolled from the course after eight absences without exception. This count will begin the first day of class. ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THIS PARTICULAR COURSE. Tardiness/Early Departure: If a student arrives unreasonably late or leaves early without notifying the instructor before the event, then that student will be considered absent for that class session. 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/index.cfm or by calling (619) 388-2780; (619) 388-2974 tty. |
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