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Syllabus, Philosophy 2440-001: Symbolic Logic


Spring 2011; MWF, 10:00–10:50 a.m.; Humanities 135
Professor: Dr. Rob Rupert
Office: Hellems 188
Office hours: Mondays, 12:00–2:00 p.m., and Fridays, 2:00–3:00; also available by
appointment
Office phone: (303) 735-0988
E-mail: [email protected]
Course website: http://spot.colorado.edu/~rupertr/logicSp11.htm

Teaching Assistant: Michaela McSweeney, [email protected]


Office hours: Th,11:00–2:00, in Hellems 15; also available by appointment

Required Textbook: Graeme Forbes, Modern Logic: A Text in Elementary Symbolic


Logic (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994).

The primary aim of this course is to develop students’ analytical skills, with special
emphasis on the construction and critical evaluation of arguments. Students will develop
these skills by studying symbolic representations of arguments and argument patterns.
Although we will spend much of our time learning the symbolic language and the rules
for reasoning within our symbol-system, I will try to make clear the connections between
arguments represented symbolically and those we encounter in our everyday lives. In this
way, the course will help students to decide whether the reasons offered in support of a
conclusion genuinely prove that conclusion. Even when we are not applying the course
material to arguments expressed in English, students will refine their reasoning skills by
learning our system of symbols and rules.
During this term we will cover material from Chapters 1–8, according to a schedule of
readings to be announced in class as we move along. Graded and nongraded homework
assignments will also be announced or distributed in class. I will not collect nongraded
homework; its function is to give students practice working problems and to provide
common points of reference during lecture. Homework and reading assignments will also
be posted on the course website.

Graded Work:

Homework assignments: There will be a total of ten graded homework assignments, each
worth ten points. A graded homework assignment will be due at the beginning of class
every Friday, except Jan. 28, Feb. 18, March 11, April 8, and April 29. Each student’s
two lowest homework scores will be dropped when I calculate final grades (no more
than eighty points can be earned from homework).

Exams: There will be five exams. The first four are worth forty points each, and the last,
worth eighty points. Exam dates are Jan. 28, Feb 18, March 11, April 8, and Saturday,
April 30. The first four exams will be given during our normal class period; the last will
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be given during our assigned final exam period: 7:30–10:00 p.m. No early final exams
will be given.
Makeup Exams and Late Papers:

Makeup exams: I will give a makeup exam only if I am notified in advance of the
student’s inability to attend class on the day of the examination and either (a) the student
is absent in order to represent CU in an official capacity (verification required) or (b) the
student can document the occurrence of one of the following events: an accident that
prevents the student from attending class; illness of or serious injury to the student, to one
of the student’s parents, to his or her spouse, or to his or her child; a death in the student’s
immediate family; or a similarly serious event the occurrence of which is beyond the
student’s control and which prevents the student from attending on the day of the exam.
Regarding (b), appropriate forms of documentation include, but are not limited to,
doctors’ notes, police reports, and death certificates. Also, if the student’s documentation
makes it clear that it was not feasible for him or her to meet the advance-notice
requirement stated above, that requirement will be waived. I have every intention of
sticking to this policy; there are, however, extenuating circumstances in which I will
allow a student to take a makeup exam at a significant penalty, even though he or she
does not qualify for a makeup exam based on the policy stated above.

Late papers: Late homework papers will not be accepted, although students may turn in
assignments early. I will collect homework papers no earlier than 10:05 on the days that
homework assignments are due (in other words, you get at least a five-minute grace
period). If you do not turn in your paper by the time they are collected, it will be
considered late and will you will not get credit for it. Remember, your two lowest
homework scores will be dropped.

Attendance Policy: It is expected that students will attend all lectures and be prepared
for class; to be prepared you should do the assigned reading and nongraded homework
before class. There is, however, no credit awarded for attendance.

Observance of Holy Days: Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that
faculty deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations,
have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments, or required attendance. In order for
accommodations to be made, students must notify me at least two weeks in advance of
any conflicts resulting from religious observance. Anyone caught lying about their
religious affiliation or their observance of a holy day, so as to take advantage of CU’s
effort to protect religious freedom, is guilty of academic misconduct and is subject to
disciplinary action, which may include an ‘F’ for the course. (See full details of the
University policy at http://www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html. )

Dropping the Course: The University has a complex policy regarding when students can
drop courses, whether a signature is required, how much money, if any, will be refunded,
etc. Please see http://registrar.colorado.edu/students/registration/registration_packet/
drop_add.html#dropadd for a full statement of the policy.
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Statement Regarding Academic Integrity: Students are responsible for knowing and
adhering to CU-Boulder’s policies related to academic integrity. Academic misconduct
can come in many forms, including cheating, plagiarism, aiding academic dishonesty,
fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic
misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council ([email protected]; (303)
735-2273). Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will
be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic
sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion).
Other information on the Honor Code can be found at
http://www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html and at
http://www.colorado.edu/academics/honorcode/

ADA Statement: If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please


submit to me a letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may
be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented
disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard 322, and
http://www.Colorado.EDU/disabilityservices

Statement Concerning Discrimination and Harassment: The University of Colorado


at Boulder policy on Discrimination and Harassment, the University of Colorado policy
on Sexual Harassment, and the University of Colorado policy on Amorous Relationships
apply to all students, staff members, and faculty members. Any student, staff member, or
faculty member who believes s/he has been the subject of discrimination or harassment
based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or
veteran status should contact the Office of Discrimination and Harassment (ODH) at
(303) 492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at (303) 492-5550. Information about
the ODH, the policies referred to above, and campus resources available to assist
individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be obtained at
http://www.colorado.edu/odh

Grading Scale:

Point total = Final Grade

304-320 pts. = A 235-244 pts. = C

288-303 pts. = A- 224-234 pts. = C-

277-287 pts. = B+ 213-223 pts. = D+

267-276 pts. = B 203-212 pts. = D

256-266 pts. = B- 192-202 pts. = D-

245-255 pts. = C+ Below 192 pts. = F

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