All courses will be meeting in an online format starting the week of March 23. Check the main page and your email for details. Philosophy 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Spring 2020 CRN 21416 MW 8:00-9:25 Location: SB 212 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. Course Learning Outcomes:
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. The schedule uses the following abbreviations:
Week 1: Introduction Monday, February 3: Introduction, What is Philosophy Wednesday, February 5: Scientific Skepticism (SGU Introduction, Chapter 1) Week 2: Neuropsychological Humility February 10: Memory and Perception (SGU Chapters 2-4) February 12: Memory and Perception Continued Week 3: Neuropsychological Humility February 17: NO CLASS!! February 19: Neuropsychological Humility (SGU Chapters 5-7) Week 4: Neuropsychological Humility February 24: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) February 26: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) Week 5: Exam March 2: Review for Exam March 4: FIRST EXAM Week 6: Symbolic Logic March 9: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) March 11: Symbolic Logic (Material Available Online) Week 7: Logical Fallacies March 16: CLASS CANCELLED March 18: CLASS CANCELLED Week 8: Metacognition March 23: Fallacies (SGU Chapter 10) March 25: Fallacies Continued Week 9: Spring Break!! March 30: NO CLASS!! April 1: NO CLASS!! Week 10: Metacognition April 6: Metacognition (SGU Chapters 8, 9, 11-18) April 8: Metacognition Continued, Introduction of Paper Topic Week 11: Metacognition April 13: Metacognition Continued April 15: Metacognition Continued; Exam Distributed (Take-home exam) Week 12: Exam April 20: Open Class Period; Professor available on Zoom for questions (use the regular link for class) April 22: Second Exam Due via Email; Open Class Period; Professor available on Zoom for questions (use the regular link for class) Week 13: Science and Pseudoscience April 27: Science and Pseudoscience continued (SGU Chapters 19-23, 24-28) April 29: Science and Pseudoscience Continued; Bullshit (Read On Bullshit) Week 14: Bullshit May 4: Bullshit Continued May 6: In-class Peer Editing Week 15: Media May 11: Media (SGU 46-51) May 13: Media Continued Week 16: Media May 18: Media Continued May 20: Media Continued, Distribution of Final Week 17: Finals May 25: Open Work period for Final May 27: Open work period for Final Exam Week 18: Final June 1: Final Exam due STUDENT EVALUATION:
≥ 450 = 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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