PHIL 200 - Symbolic Logic

Description:PHIL 200 surveys the basic elements of deductive reasoning on which the logic of fields such as data processing, electronics, algebra, and geometry are based. Topics include translation from English to symbolic notation, rules of deduction, techniques for proving validity and invalidity of arguments, and basic quantification. The course is useful as preparation for academic and technical fields using deductive logic and as a powerful tool for sound reasoning in any area. It assumes no mathematical or technical background.
Credit hours:3-0-3
Prerequisite(s):eligibility for ENGL 101
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Humanities (AAS and ALS only)
  • Area of concentration - Philosophy
Offered:Offered as needed.

Spring 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
PHIL 200015:30p8:20pT,ThMorrow
  • This section begins on Mar 15 and ends on May 14.

Philosophy Courses

NumberTitleHours
PHIL 100Critical Thinking3-0-3
PHIL 106African-American Churches in America3-0-3
PHIL 110Introduction to Philosophy3-0-3
PHIL 120Introduction to Ethics3-0-3
PHIL 200Symbolic Logic3-0-3
PHIL 210Introduction to World Religions3-0-3
PHIL 215Asian Philosophy3-0-3
PHIL 220Current Issues in Ethics3-0-3
PHIL 230Philosophy of Religion3-0-3