PHI 2102 - Applications of Logic

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): ENC1102 with C or ENC2210 with C
Corequisite(s): None
This is an introductory course in Applications of Logic. Prior familiarity with formal logic and philosophy is not required or assumed. The course will introduce the basic concepts of logic, selections from the Western canon, such as arguments, premises, conclusion, and validity, as well as the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning. It will examine both formal and informal fallacies and will offer a taxonomy of the latter. The course will explore the applications of logic various areas of life such as mathematics, the legal system, science, politics, statistics, and electronic technology. In addition to its analytical part, the course will include an independent research component. This course is intended as an informative yet entertaining introduction to logic.
Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)