Course Description: A basic introduction to logic and critical reasoning. Topics covered include the analysis of arguments and resolution of ambiguities; the study of fallacies; deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments; elementary classical propositional logic (syntax, semantics, proof theory); Aristotelian/Term logic; intro to non-classical logics (relevance, modal, many-valued logics), scientific reasoning, and issues in the philosophy of logic.
Course Format: The general format of the class is a mixture of online lectures (livestreamed via Canvas course website), online group discussion activities, online tests, review of assignments, and the online Final Exam. The Tests and the Final Exam will be remotely proctored using a UBC approved remote invigilating tool (Zoom, MS Teams, LockDown Browser, or similar).
This course is designed to accommodate students who might not be physically situated in Vancouver. The lectures will be recorded and stored on the course website and will also be made available for download to your own device, if needed. If you cannot join the class during the scheduled times and cannot actively participate in the class and ask questions by using the live chat tools, you can still be able to take part in the online forum discussions and share your thoughts, questions, and issues with both the class and the instructor via online forums and email.