Logic II-E2 :Quantificational Logic and Deductions
| Numbering Code | U-LAS00 10008 LE34 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st & 2nd year students | Target Student | For all majors |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Wed.4 |
| Instructor name | SAHKER, ETHAN KYLE (Graduate School of Medicine Assistant Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Students will develop applied skills in Logic II. Basic logic concepts and deductive reasoning will be advanced toward incorporating methods of inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning takes observations and infers a general “truth” from those observations. As an extension of the methods and principles used to identify and use reasoning, students will learn causal and probabilistic theories and methods for the evaluation of reasoning. Concepts and skills learned in Logic II will cover methodologies used within the humanities and the sciences. Students will actively practice: (1) formation of comparisons for understanding and persuasion (2) logic applied to statistical applications (3) logic and reasoning in academic writing and evaluation |
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| Course Goals |
(1) To acquire the ability to assess an argument to determine the validity of the inductive reasoning methods. (2) To learn to evaluate scientific writing based on the presented reasoning and statistical conclusions presented. (3) To develop an enhanced ability to write clear and systematic arguments using systematic reasoning. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
(1) Course overview and introduction to logic (2-3) Analogy, legal and moral reasoning (4-5) Methods for identifying causality (6-7) Probability (8-9) Statistical reasoning (10-11) Hypothetical and scientific reasoning (12-13) Evaluating science (14) Review (15) Final exam (16) Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
20% - Quizzes 40% - Final Exam 20% - Short Personal Reflection Paper 20% - Attendance and Active Participation |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to complete assignments before class and come prepared to discuss the topics. One short personal reflection paper will also be required. | ||
