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Course Supplemental Syllabus: Philosophy 310: Logic and Reasoning

Bryant & Stratton College

Richmond Campus, Enter term here

PHIL 310: Logic and reasoning

Instructor: instructors and TA or lab assistant’s name, credentials
Email: instructor’s email address
Phone: 804-745-2444 extension

Course description: In this course students study the rules of argument, inductive and deductive
reasoning, the recognition of formal and informal fallacies, and the application of logical thinking at work
and social settings.

Course outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Compare and contrast various forms of reasoning.
• Relate the importance of basic logical concepts such as validity, soundness and consistency to
reasoning practice.
• Apply analytical and thinking skills through syllogistic, symbolic and informal logic scenarios.
• Demonstrate understanding and apply ethical behavior/responses to; situations, case studies and
simulations.
• Translate, formalize and evaluate simple arguments in categorical and propositional form.
• Combine theory and practice to communicate logical arguments orally and in written form.
• Construct and defend arguments for one self.
• Critically assess the argument of others.

Instructor’s approach to the course:

May include the following items:
 Welcome statement
 Brief excerpts from personal biography
 Excerpts from personal teaching philosophy
 Overview and rationale of teaching/learning/classroom methodology
 Discussion of how instructor will support student efforts toward achieving course outcomes
 Discussion of how instructor will provide feedback regarding student progress
 Discussion of how course supports CareerLifePrep(CLP) and workplace/career experiences
Skills Assistance: My office hours are enter day and time or by appointment. In addition, I am available
15 minutes before and after class for assistance.

Student support services times:

Specific blocks of time are set aside each week in the Resource Center when students can seek
individualized tutoring in a variety of subjects. Students are encouraged to avail themselves to the services
of the faculty members who donate their time so that students can gain the most from their educational
experience. Students will be provided with additional information regarding Resource Center scheduling
and availability

Institutional Outcomes:
In this course, many of our activities directly support your ability to meet the College’s Institutional
Outcomes which are listed below:
1. Information Literacy and Communication: add class specific information here.
2. Relational Learning: add class specific information here..
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3. Thinking Abilities: add class specific information here.

4. Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning: add class specific information here.
5. Community and Career: add class specific information here.

Program Outcomes: Please follow refer to the Official Catalog where you will find a description of all
Program Outcomes. I’m happy to answer any questions or specific concerns related to Program
Outcomes, but I also encourage you to consult with your advisor or program director who can assist you
with identifying your specific Program Outcomes. For program specific classes, list program outcomes.

Required Text, Media, Supplies & Additional Resources:

Add textbook in APA format here
Add additional class specific resources listed here
Students have access to Skype for Business through their Bryant & Stratton Account. All
computers on campus have Skype for Business installed. It can be downloaded to personal
computers by visiting: https://products.office.com/en-us/skype-for-business/download-app
 Your username: YOURBRYANTSTRATTONEMAIL@bryantstratton.edu
 Your password: the same password you use for email

Career Life Prep Statement and Activities:

An education from Bryant & Stratton College comes with a unique set of experiences that helps prepare
students at every step in their academic journey, both while in college and after graduation so that they
may achieve a long and fulfilling career coupled with a fulfilling life. Within the CareerLifePrep
experience, there are several key components: CareerLifePrep (1) Path, (2) Pro, (3) Plus, (4) Team.

This class is designed not only to give you the knowledge necessary to succeed in your educational goals
but also to prepare you for success in your career and life pursuits outside the classroom. Throughout this
class, we will examine concepts from a variety of perspectives and complete a wide range of activities
designed to solidify fundamental skills and introduce more complex themes common in workplace
settings.

Workplace Readiness: For students at Bryant & Stratton College, workplace readiness is paramount.
The instructional methodologies used have been specifically chosen for their effectiveness in preparing
students to achieve both academic and career success. These methodologies include the integration of
key workplace competencies throughout the curriculum; outcomes-based learning; active, experiential
learning activities and assignments; authentic assessment; portfolio; and others.

ePortfolio Identify the specific work products in the course that should be included in the students’
electronic portfolio.

Time Commitment Necessary to Earn Course Credit:

Bryant & Stratton College subscribes to a philosophy commonly held by institutions across higher
education: achievement of success with college-level study will necessitate that the student devotes both
scheduled in-class time as well as significant out-of-class time to meeting course outcomes. For each
credit hour, the student will have one scheduled (in class) 50-minute contact hour and approximately two
hours of out-of-class preparation time. For each lab credit hour, the student will have three hours (150
minutes contact time) in lab.
For this 3-credit hour class, it is expected that students will spend lecture (and lab) time in class, as well
as approximately 9 hours per week of additional time for out-of-class work.
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Additional Class-specific Information:

Enter expectations for success and other policies including information on participation grades, late work
policies, missed quiz/exam policies, communication policies, tardiness, assignment submission, safety,
and other expectations

Additional Support:
If you have a disability that requires classroom modification, help is available. Please contact the campus
Academic Disability Coordinator. For the complete College-wide policy, please see the Catalog.

Professionalism:
Developing and exhibiting professional behavior is critical to creating a positive and productive learning
and work environment. As this class is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary
to succeed in your career, it is important to view this learning space as you would your place of
employment and to treat your classmates as you would your work colleagues. It is expected that all
students observe and practice the following standards to foster a professional and dynamic learning
environment:
 Cell phones may not be used in the classroom.
 There should be no disrupting fellow students with side bar conversations, or monopolizing class
time with individual concerns.
 Active participation and collegial collaboration in lab exercises, group work and classroom
activities is expected.
 As in the workplace, students are expected to arrive to class on time and to remain present,
engaged, and to participate throughout the duration of the class. All appointments should be
scheduled outside of class time.
 Class discussion should be respectful, with thoughtful contributions and respect for differing
opinions, and language appropriate to the workplace.
 No food or drink is permitted computer or clinical or wet labs
Netiquette
 Written communication should contain professional language, proper grammar, punctuation and
spelling and not use all caps. Consider your tone and audience and avoid slang, acronyms and
vulgarity.
 Emails should clearly identify the student and course to the instructor in the subject line. Limit
comments to one subject per email or post.
 Discussion forums should stay on topic.
 Microphones should be on mute unless a student is speaking. Comments or “raise hand”
functions indicate a desire to speak. Distracting background images should be avoided.
Integrity and ethical behavior is expected of all students. As noted in the catalog, students may be subject
to discipline up to suspension or dismissal from Bryant & Stratton College for poor conduct including but
not limited to Acts of dishonesty as described in the catalog:
https://www.bryantstratton.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf
 Students are sometimes unclear as to what constitutes plagiarism, so please see the following
http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_what_is_plagiarism.html, www.plagiarism.org.

Course assessment Evaluation Criteria:

Lay out the various components of a student’s grade, including the type of assessment and the associated
percentage of the final grade. Final grades must include at least six, separate and varied elements.
Consider the list that follows for possible graded elements:
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 Participation: *Although attendance cannot be graded in and of itself, grading class

participation activities can reinforce the importance of regular attendance. When participation
is included in a grading scheme, a PARTICIPATION RUBRIC should be supplied to students.
 Collaborative activities
 Homework
 Journals / summaries
 Quizzes or unit tests
 Examinations
 Case studies
A brief explanation that includes how many, how often, and the grading criteria should
accompany each of these elements that will impact the student’s final grade.
Insert a table showing the following columns: graded element, number of assignments, percent weight of
final grade. A short description of each element may also be included.
Assessment Course outcome Weight
attached to activity

Unit Assignments Course outcomes 1-6 10%

 10 unit assignments – 1% each

Quizzes 14%

 Quiz 1 Course outcomes 1,2 5%

 Quiz 2 Course outcome 3 3%
 Quiz 3
 Quiz 4 Course outcomes 4, 5 3%

Course outcome 6 3%

Portfolio Project Course outcomes 1-6 14%

 Part 1 3%
 Part 2 8%
 Part 3
3%

Tests 30%

 Test 1 (Units 1-3) Course outcomes 1, 2 10%

 Test 2 (Units 4-7) Course outcomes 1, 3, 4 10%
 Test 3 (Units 8-10)
Course outcomes 5, 6 10%

Discussions Course outcomes 2-6 16%

 8 discussions – 2% each

Reflections Course outcomes 1-6 16%

 8 reflections – 2% each
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**Rubrics and/ or grade sheets to be used in evaluating student performance on each grading
component should be supplied to the student when each component is assigned. **

Grading scale and policy:

The College grading scale may be found in the catalog: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf

Assessment Definitions:
Please visit the Academic Reference Room to review the assessment definitions for your assigned course
level (ie., 100 or 200 level course). The definitions may be included here, or in the table of course
assessment criteria above.

Tracking Calendar:
Please refer to your tracking calendar each week. The tracking calendar gives a complete description of
weekly assignments, assessments, and classroom activities which will enable us to successfully achieve
course outcomes! You will receive a hard copy of the tracking calendar on your first day of class, but it
can also be found in Blackboard.