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FI1005 - Logic

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course provides an introduction to formal logic and argumentation theory.

Key themes in formal logic are: translation from natural language to logical notion (both propositional logic and first-order predicate logic); evaluation of logical validity; proof procedures.

In argumentation theory the focus is on common argument forms and fallacies.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge:

  • familiar with central concepts in propositional logic and first-order predicate logic.
  • knowledge about different forms of argument and fallacies.
  • familiar with proof procedures in propositional logic and first-order predicate logic

Skills:

  • can formalize sentences and arguments in both propositional logic and first-order predicate logic.
  • can use formal logic to evaluate logical validity and to perform simple logical proofs.
  • can, in a non-formal fashion, analyze arguments and recognize fallacies.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercise group, and self-study.

In order to sit the exam, students must have 80 % attendance in the exercise group. The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% attendance exercise groups

Further on evaluation

Evaluation by 4-hour written exam. No syllabus material permitted.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
FI1303 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
FI1203 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
FI1103 7.5 AUTUMN 2022
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Philosophy
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Written exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Written exam 100/100 E 2024-11-20 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD Written exam 100/100 E 2025-06-02 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 28
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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