Philosophy 100: Logic and Critical Thinking Spring 2017 Section 49327 TTH 8:00-9:25 SB-213
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. Students should check the course website (this one) regularly. The schedule uses the following abbreviations:
Week 1: Introduction Tuesday, January 31: Introduction (ISD 11-16) Thursday, February 2: Language (ISD 19-37) Week 2: Language February 7: Language (ISD 38-49) February 9: Language Continued Week 3: Symbolic Logic February 14: Syllogisms (ISD 49-54) February 16: Symbolic Logic (Materials Available Online) Week 4: Symbolic Logic February 21: Symbolic Logic (Materials Available Online) February 23: Symbolic Logic (Materials Available Online) Week 5: Symbolic Logic February 28: Symbolic Logic Continued March 2: Symbolic Logic Continued Week 6: Exam March 7: Review for Exam March 9: FIRST EXAM Week 7: Fallacies March 14: Formal Fallacies (ISD 55-58) March 16: Informal Fallacies (ISD 59-85) Week 8: Personal Experience March 21: Personal Experience (ISD 171-196) March 23: Personal Experience (ISD 196-222) Week 9: SPRING BREAK!! March 28: NO CLASS!! March 30: NO CLASS!! Week 10: Science April 4: Empirical Science (ISD 223-242) April 6: Empirical Science (ISD 242-266) Week 11: Science April 11: Empirical Science Continued April 13: Empirical Science Continued; Introduction of Paper Topic Week 12: Science April 18: Empirical Science Continued April 20: Empirical Science Continued Week 13: Exam April 25: Review for Exam April 27: EXAM 2 Week 14: Bullshit May 2: "On Bullshit" (OB 1-30). May 4: Continue "On Bullshit" (OB 31-67) Week 15: The Media May 9: Introduction (ISD 267-276), The Propaganda Model of Media (ISD 277-290) May 11: In-class peer editing. Bring two copies of a draft of your essay to class. Media Continued (ISD 290-306) Week 16: The Media May 16: Media Continued May 18: Media Continued (Final Paper Due) Week 17: The Media May 23: Review for Final May 25: Final Exam STUDENT EVALUATION:
Grade Scale: ≥ 90 = A ACADEMIC POLICIES: Student Responsibility to Drop/Withdraw: It is the student’s responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending. It is the instructor’s discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline (April 14) due to excessive absences. Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in the class. 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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