7.23. Phil 110 - For Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities, some SBS, and other selected majors
Math Placement, Transfer Credit/Credit by Exam, PPL (Math Placement Test) → First and Second Year Math Courses → Phil 110 - For Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities, some SBS, and other selected majors
Phil 110 - Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)
Description: Students will develop rational thinking skills through a combination of theory and practice. They will discuss good and bad thinking habits, learning to apply the former and to avoid the latter. This class includes an introduction to truth-tables and rules of inference in symbolic logic. The aim is to improve students' capacity for rational reasoning, question widely held beliefs, resist empty rhetoric and propaganda, distinguish relevant from irrelevant considerations, and construct sound arguments. PHIL 110 satisfies the math requirement for some majors.
Placement Level: No placement level or score required.
Comments: Can only be used for certain majors. If a student places into Math 100 and their major requires only a General Strand Math, they should take this or Ling 123. This course is not a prerequisite to any U of A Math course.
Majors that allow LING 123 or PHIL 110 include: All majors in the Collge of Fine Arts and Humanities, African Studies, American Indian Studies, Anthropology BA, Applied Humanities, Ariabic, Classics, Creative Writing, East Asian Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, General Studies, Geography BA, Global Studies, History, Information Science and eSociety, Journalism, Judaic Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Literacy, Learning, Leadership, Mexican American Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Stidies, Near Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Philosophy Politics and Law, Deaf Studies, Professional and Technical Writing, Rehabilitation Studies and Services, Studies of Global Media.
Most majors in the College of Applied Science and Technology can also take PHIL 110/LING 123 except Government and Public Service.
If you are not sure if your major will allow PHIL 110 or LING 123 to satisfy the foundation math requirement for your major, please consult your academic advisor.