Note the new date for Exam 1 Philosophy 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Spring 2017 CRN 49388 MW 9:35-11:00 Location: SB 110 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. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.
Requisites and Advisories: Advisory: ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R6/W6; or ENGL 105 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R6/W6. 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. Students should check the course website (this one) regularly. The schedule uses the following abbreviations:
Week 1: Introduction Monday, January 30: Introduction (ISD 11-16) Wednesday, February 1: Language (ISD 19-37) Week 2: Language February 6: Language (ISD 38-49) February 8: Language Continued Week 3: Symbolic Logic February 13: Syllogisms (ISD 49-54) February 15: Symbolic Logic (Materials Available Online) Week 4: Symbolic Logic February 20: NO CLASS! February 22: Symbolic Logic (Materials Available Online) Week 5: Symbolic Logic February 27: Symbolic Logic Continued March 1: Symbolic Logic Continued Week 6: Symbolic Logic March 6: Symbolic Logic Continued March 8: Review for Exam Week 7: Exam and Fallacies March 13: FIRST EXAM March 15: Formal Fallacies (ISD 55-58) Week 8: Personal Experience March 20: Informal Fallacies (ISD 59-85) March 22: Personal Experience (ISD 171-196) Week 9: SPRING BREAK!! March 27: NO CLASS!! March 29: NO CLASS!! Week 10: Personal Experience April 3: Personal Experience (ISD 196-222) April 5: Personal Experience Week 11: Science April 10: Empirical Science (ISD 223-242) April 12: Empirical Science (ISD 242-266), Week 12: Science April 17: Empirical Science Continued April 19: Empirical Science Continued, Introduction of Paper Topic Week 13: Exam April 24: Review for Exam April 26: EXAM 2 Week 14: Evolution and ID May 1: Class will meet outside the LRC for the MayDay Teach-In. Come find me to sign in (I will be close to the stage). May 3: "On Bullshit" (OB 1-30) Week 15: Bullshit May 8: "On Bullshit" Continued (OB 31-67) May 10: In-class peer editing. Bring two copies of a draft of your essay to class; Introduction to the Media (ISD 267-276) Week 16: The Media May 15: The Propaganda Model of Media (ISD 277-290) May 17: Media Continued (ISD 290-306), Final Paper Due Week 17: The Media May 22: Review for Final May 24: Final Exam STUDENT EVALUATION:
≥ 90 = A ACADEMIC POLICIES: Attendance: During the first two weeks of class, students will be dropped for any 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 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 academic accommodations should discuss options with their professors during the first two weeks of class. You should also contact 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 IN THIS COURSE (Thanks to Professor June Yang):
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