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Introduction to Logic — PHIL 1250

1. Course Description
   • Credits: 3.00
   • Lecture Hours/Week: 3.00
   • Lab Hours/Week: 0.00
   • OJT Hours/Week: 0
   • Prerequisites:
   • Corequisites: None
   • MnTC Goals:
     • 04 – Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
   Students will learn to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments in real-world problems using techniques of formal logic. Covered will be inductive and deductive logic, categorical logic, propositional logic, and natural deduction. Techniques of informal logic will not be addressed. See course details in eServices for prerequisite information.
2. Course Effective Dates: 1/13/14 – Present
3. Outline of Major Content Areas
   1. Categorical propositions
   2. Categorical syllogisms
   3. Inductive and deductive logic
   4. Natural deduction
   5. Propositional Logic
4. Learning Outcomes
   1. Evaluate arguments for validity, soundness, strength, and coherence.
   2. Translate ordinary language into categorical propositions and analyze categorical propositions using the square of opposition.
   3. Evaluate categorical syllogisms for validity using Venn diagrams and rules for categorical syllogisms.
   4. Translate ordinary language into statements of propositional logic and analyze propositional statements using truth tables.
   5. Write proofs using rules of inference and replacement.
5. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies
   
   Goal 04 — Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
   • Clearly express mathematical/logical ideas in writing.
   • Explain what constitutes a valid mathematical/logical argument(proof).
   • Apply higher-order problem-solving and/or modeling strategies.
6. Learner Outcomes Assessment
   As noted on course syllabus
7. Special Information
   None noted