Monday, December 7, 2009
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Welcome to logic!!
Logic 2009-2010
Teacher: Mr. Schvaneveldt
istlogic2010.blogspot.com
There will be no text book for this class, though I will assign articles to be read and discussed.
This is a year long elective focused on giving an understanding of Logic but with a heavy emphasis on applying it in everyday thinking and conversation. We will cover: Extension, Intention, Defining, Statements, Relationships, implications, syllogisms, validity, hypothetical, Fallacies, propositional Logic, Formal proofs and validity, and truth trees.
Daily Lessons: We will typically have lessons that are heavily lecture based. You are expected to have a notebook to write down notes. We will also frequently have exercises and discussions. You will be evaluated according to you participation.
Quizzes: There will be a quiz almost every class. Be prepared by reviewing your notes before class. These quizzes will typically be graded in class.
Homework: There will be some exercizes (both boring and fun) that will be assigned as homework. Please turn them in promptly to receive full credit. Late work will be marked -10% and after one day becomes a “0” if not turned in.
Tests: There will be some tests each quarter. Paying attention and participating in lectures will help prepare you for these.
Projects: There will be a project each quarter.
Logic puzzles: You must turn in a certain number of logic puzzles completed each quarter. I will supply several that you may choose from. These are to help keep your brain in tip top shape!
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
Tests: 50%
Participation: 10%
Quizzes: 10%
Projects: 10%
Homework: 10%
Logic puzzles: 10%
If a student is absent, he is responsible for checking the blog site to make up what he missed!
What Mr. S expects:
1) You have in class each day:
pencil, red pen, 1 notebook
You need to have a good attitude in class
2) You need to talk to Mr. S with respect
3) You need to respect fellow students
4) Turn your work in on time!! Late one day -10% Late 2 days- “0”
5) Write neatly so that I can understand
6) Do not cheat. Automatic “0”
Student Signature: ______________________
Parent Signature: ________________________