SOC 324 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Sociology

Course Name

Introduction to Logic

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
SOC 324	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Group Work Problem Solving Q&A Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Hatice Deniz YÜKSEKER TEKİN
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr. Gör. Dr. Mehmet Barış ALBAYRAK
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to logic. In particular it aims to give students skills and insights about critical thinking, argumentation, problem solving and decision making.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Identify key logical principles, including propositions, arguments, and logical connectives. Explain formal logical systems like propositional logic and predicate logic, including constructing and interpreting truth tables and logical proofs. Describe the structure and validity of arguments, identifying premises, conclusions, and logical fallacies. Employ formal proof techniques, such as natural deduction, to establish the validity of logical arguments. Identify common logical fallacies and cognitive biases.
Course Description	This course provides an introduction to the principles of logic, focusing on the development of skills necessary for analyzing and constructing arguments. Students will explore topics such as propositional and predicate logic, logical fallacies, and the application of logical principles in various contexts. Students will engage with both classical and contemporary logical theories, learn techniques for formal proof construction, and develop critical thinking skills. Practical applications of logic in fields such as game theory, mathematics, and philosophy will also be explored.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction to the Course
2	Basic Concepts of Logic	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch. 1
3	Propositional Logic: Truth Functional Connectives (Conjuction, Disjunction, Negation)	Gary Hardegree (1999), Symbolic Logic: A First Course, McGraw-Hill, Ch. 2
4	Propositional Logic: Induction, Construction, Recursion	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.2
5	Propositional Logic: Valid Arguments	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.2
6	Preparation for the Midterm
7	Syllogistic Reasoning	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.3
8	Introduction to Predicate Logic	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.4
9	Pure Monadic Logic I	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.4
10	Pure Monadic Logic II	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.4
11	Application of Logic: Game Theory I	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.7
12	Application of Logic: Game Theory II	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.7
13	Application of Logic: Set Theory I	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.9
14	Application of Logic: Set Theory II	Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, Ch.9
15	Semester Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

-Johan van Benthem, Hans van Ditmarsch, Jan van Eijck, Jan Jaspars (2001), Logic in Action, University of Amsterdam Press, ISBN 9057760770

-Gary Hardegree (1999), Symbolic Logic: A First Course, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0072390271

Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam	1	50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	50
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	5	70
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	26	26
Final Exam	1	36	36
		Total	180

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have the knowledge of classical and contemporary theories in sociology, and be able to comparatively analyze these theories.	-	-	-	-	-
2	To have the knowledge of main methodological approaches in sociology as well as social research and data analysis methods.	-	-	X	-	-
3	To have knowledge in the fields of general sociology, sociology of institutions, social structure and change, and applied sociology.	-	-	-	-	-
4	To be able to determine the appropriate methods in the design of the planning stage and conclusion of a sociological project, individually or as part of a team.	-	-	-	-	-
5	To be able to diagnose the social dynamics behind personal problems by using sociological imagination.	-	-	X	-	-
6	To be able to define social problems at local, national, and global level, and offer new policies for solutions.	-	-	X	-	-
7	To be able to apply commonly-used computer programs for data collection and analysis in sociological research.	-	-	-	-	-
8	To be able to develop a socially responsible, scientific and ethical perspective regarding the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.	-	-	-	-	-
9	To be able to analyze different aspects of the social world by drawing on the knowledge produced by other disciplines of the social sciences.	-	-	X	-	-
10	To be able to constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following scientific and technological developments in sociology and social research.	-	-	X	-	-
11	To be able to collect sociological data and communicate with sociologists and other social scientists in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1).	-	-	-	-	-
12	To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.	-	-	-	-	-
13	To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.	-	-	-	-	-

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