PHL 303 - Applied Advanced Reasoning

Institution:

Alabama A & M University

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Description:

- 3 hrs. This course uses texts from the philosophy of science to learn and apply rules of syntax, semantics, logical implication and equivalence to analyze and construct arguments in scientific and other academic languages. Scientific and academic writings will be analyzed for two purposes: to understand precisely the writings' content and claims, and to identify and critique the support offered for those claims. The course will seek to teach students to use the rules of logic, syntax, and argument to address reasoning problems based on these academic writings and to solve such problems in scientific and academic discourse and on standardized tests. Prerequisite: 4 semesters or consent of Instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aamu.edu/

Phone Number:

(256) 372-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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