Course - Logic - FI1005
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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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Philosophy
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
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
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD Written exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"