Modesto Junior College CMPSC 103, PHILO 103 Course Outline Effective Date: 05/05/2008 Printed On: 9/10/2007 12:41:29 PM I. COURSE OVERVIEW The following information is what will appear in the MJC 2008-2009 Catalog.

CMPSC 103, PHILO 103 - Symbolic Logic 3 Unit(s)

An introduction to modern deductive logic, including both sentential and predicate logic. A-F and CR/NC. Applicable to the Associate Degree. Transfer to CSU and UC. MJC-GE - D2; CSU-GE - A3. II. LEARNING CONTEXT Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in section III: Desired Learning.

1. COURSE CONTENT

A. REQUIRED 1. Part I: Sentential Logic a. Introduction i. What logic is. ii. What symbolic logic is. iii. Premises and conclusions. iv. Recognizing arguments. b. Atomic and Molecular Sentences – Truth functionality i. Use of symbols. ii. Variables and constants. iii. Sentences and sentence forms. iv. Parentheses. v. Negation. vi. Disjunction. vii. Conjunction viii. Material Implication ix. Material Equivalence c. Argument and Argument Forms 2. Part II. Predicate Logic a. Quantifiers b. Arguments c. c. Theorems 2. ENROLLMENT RESTRICTIONS None 3. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER TERM Prorated Hours and Units TYPE of HOURS TERM HOURS UNITS EARNED Lecture/Discussion 52.5 3 Total Units Earned: 3 4. TYPICAL METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Instructors of this course might conduct the course using the following methods: Face-to-face education -

Lecture Discussion Problem Solving Group Work 5. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS A. Quality: Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking

Exam questions:

1. Use truth tables to determine if the following argument is valid:

B>C/~C//~B

2. Translate the following into symbolic notation:

a. Some men are paupers b. Every pediatrician loses sleep

B. Quantity: Hours spent on assignments in addition to hours of instruction (lecture hours)

1. Complete weekly reading assignments 2. Review class notes weekly 3. Use web and library resources several times during the term to prepare written assignments

4. Study and prepare for exams several times during the term. 6. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS A.Required Texts: Logic and Philosophy, 2006 Edition, Wadsworth, Kahane, 2006

B. Other reading material: III. DESIRED LEARNING A. COURSE GOAL As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should be prepared to: recognize and think clearly about arguments as they appear in both everyday and technical discourses and to gain critical thinking skills in preparation for upper division coursework for a bachelor's degree.

B. STUDENT LEARNING GOALS Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve the overall course goal.

REQUIRED LEARNING GOALS Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe, identify and define the terms and typical problems of symbolic logic. 2. Summarize, explain, analyze, and evaluate the various justifications given in the development of the rules of both sentential logic and predicate logic. 3. Translate into symbolic notation arguments from everyday discourse. 4. Determine validity and soundness of arguments.

5. Critically analyze and evaluate arguments wherever they occur. IV. METHODS OF MEASURING STUDENT PROGRESS A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 1. Quizzes

2. Exams B. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 1. Quizzes

2. Exams