MAT-106 Elements of Logic

This course is an introduction to the study of reasoning. Principles and methods of effective and efficient thinking are discussed. The instructional focus is on analysis and application of core concepts. Students are expected to explore and discuss the fundamental principles of deductive and inductive logic. Core concepts include argument types, forms, and quality, the nature of precision of definition, types and causes of fallacy, categorical propositions and syllogisms, and propositional logic. Total of 45 hours of lecture. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or appropriate score on placement test. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 Credits.