VISION CNSC as a premier higher education in the Bicol Region providing excellent services and developing graduates with

higher ethical standards.

MISSION The Camarines Norte State College shall provide higher and advanced studies in the fields of education, arts and sciences, economics, health, engineering, management, finance, accounting, business and public administration, agriculture, natural resources development and management and ladderized courses. It shall also respond to research, extension and production services adherent to progressive leadership towards sustainable development.

Republic of the Philippines CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE Daet, Camarines Norte

COURSE SYLLABUS 1st Semester A.Y. 2013-2014

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION

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PHILO1 Logic

This course is a compulsory requirement for many students of this College. Logic is a necessary tool in organizing thoughts and ideas presented to the students as well as in their own expression of thought. This course will enable them to process knowledge more effectively and accurately by teaching them concepts of logical syllogisms and even fallacies. The latter will aid students to filter between valid or truthful ideas from falsehood. NO. of UNITS NO. of CONTACT HOURS PRE-REQUISITE CORE VALUES : : : : 3 3 hrs/ week None

This course necessitates and develops the following core values: Preparedness and Punctuality Attentiveness and commitment to learn Proper attitude of discourse Critical thinking Respect Integrity and honesty Confidence

CORE OBJECTIVES This course aims to: 1. Examine students perception and process of knowledge acquisition 2. Encourage students to question previous knowledge, in order to gain a holistic understanding of these knowledge 3. Develop critical thinking and reasoning 4. Inculcate the use of logic in every day routine

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

This course requires the following: o o o o o Regular attendance and good behavior Two major examinations (midterm exam and final exam) Recitation/ Class participation specially for activities Quizzes and Long exams Two projects (midterm project and final project, which may be either by group or individual)

GRADING SYSTEM The following table shows the breakdown of grades: Quiz Midterm Finals TOTAL 40% 60% 100% 15% Major Exam 35% Recitation 30% Project 15% Attitude/ Attendance 5%

COURSE CONTENT WEEK NO. Week 1

: TOPICS TO BE COVERED Orientation Introduction to Logic Language and its Functions Logic, Validity, and Truth Idea, Term, and Sign Definition Division and Classification Judgment, Sentence and Proposition Categorical Propositions Hypothetical Propositions Modal Propositions and the Multiple Types of Categorical Propositions MIDTERM EXAM Nature of Reasoning, Types of Inference, Oppositional Inference Conversion, Obversion, Possibility, and Actuality The Categorical Syllogism The Hypothetical Syllogism Other forms of Inference The Nature and principles of Induction The Five Scientific Methods of Inquiry The Formal and Informal Fallacies Culminating Activity: Debate FINAL EXAM : Speech Tests Film-Viewing

Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 - 6 Week 7

Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 TEACHING STRATEGY

Lecture-Discussion Group Discussions and Activities Interactive web discussions

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

: Film Audio-visual materials

Chalk-and-Board Internet resources Charts and Powerpoint presentations EVALUATIVE TECHNIQUES :

Oral participation and speeches Quizzes Midterm and Final Project REFERENCES :

Midterm and Final Exam Written output

Bennett, J. (March 2008) Principles of Philosophy by Rene Descartes <http://www.ahshistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/descprin.pdf> (2013, June 10) Cohen, C. and Copi, I. M. (1994) Introductio to Logic 9th Edition. New York, New York, Macmillan Publishing Company. Partill, R. L. (1979) Logic Argument, Refutation and Proof. Western Washing University, Harper and Row Publishers. Timbreza, F. T. (1996)Logi Made Simple for Filipino. Quezon City, Phoenix Publishing House Inc.

Prepared by: RHODAVIV V. AVILA Instructor

Noted by: ELSA T. MANLANGIT, MASL Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

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