PHIL 12A - Symbolic Logic

    Recent Professors
    Stephan F. Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Intermediate algebra or higher
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area B4
    Description
    The study of logical relationships by way of models and procedures in a symbolic system. The concept of proof and the demands of formal proofs. Methods of demonstrating logical relationships, including truth tables, derivations in sentence and predicate logic, and seman- tic interpretations. The relation between conventional languages and symbolic encodings. A selection of related theoretical topics, including proofs of soundness and consistency of the calculi, and elementary set theory. UC/CSU
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:10pm–2:25pm, Tue Thu 12:40pm–2:55pm