Instructor:

Richard Lee (Office hours)

Course number:

Philosophy 2203 - section 11

Time:

M-F 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

Room:

MAIN 427

Brief Description:

The student will be exposed to the theory and techniques of modern formal and informal logic. Topics covered will include: basic concepts of logic, informal fallacies, forming and evaluating formal arguments in sentential logic and modern predicate logic. Students will use a computer program that can coach them through problem sets until they master the material.

Text:

Patrick J. Hurley, A Concise Introduction to Logic (Sixth edition) (Wadsworth, 1997)

Additional necessities:

LogicCoach III software

In addition to the textbook each student should purchase three 3.5" computer disks.

Other information:

• Requirements
• Important Dates
• Reading Schedule
• Policies
• LogicCoach III information
• Homework assignments