PHIL 1115 — Introduction to Logic
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ADNUpath FQusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonOakland, CATraditional
Covers the fundamentals of (formal) deductive and inductive logic. Begins with a thorough treatment of Boolean (i.e., truth-functional or propositional) logic, which provides the foundation for both mathematical and statistical reasoning. Discusses various applications of Boolean logic, including the reconstruction and evaluation of (natural language) deductive arguments. Covers inductive-logical reasoning, such as the fundamentals of the probability calculus and its applications to inductive (ampliative) inference. Offers students an opportunity to understand both deductive (e.g., mathematical) and inductive (e.g., statistical) reasoning.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 95 | 100 | 95% | 5.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 99 | 100 | 99% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 118 | 139 | 85% | 10.5 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 115 | 140 | 82% | 12.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 98 | 99 | 99% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 133 | 139 | 96% | 3.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 8% · T 75% · W 23% · Th 8% · F 62%
Common patterns: TF (60% of sections), T (15% of sections), W (15% of sections), MWR (8% of sections), F (2% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Branden Fitelson (93% of students) · reviews
- Juan Colomina-Alminana (7% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Branden Fitelson (86% of students) · reviews
- Juan Colomina-Alminana (14% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list PHIL 1115 in their prerequisites.
Links
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