Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC410

SYMBOLIC LOGIC II

Course Code
SOC410
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Grasp the basic symbolic logic and compprehend its importance.
  2. Learns various topics within the framework of quantification logic and solves the necessary exercises.
  3. Makes evaluations on logic, language and meaning.
  4. Deepen the knowledge in the field of philosophy.
  5. Evaluates about reasoning.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(SOC408)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, students first recognize the predicate logic and understand its importance. In addition, they learn various topics in the relevant framework and solve the necessary exercises.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Quantification. Formal language of quantificational logic. Terms and quantified statements.
2nd Week Free and bound variables. Substitution.
3rd Week Symbolization and translation.
4th Week Symbolization and translation.
5th Week Natural deductions in quantificational logic
6th Week Natural deductions in quantificational logic
7th Week -----------------------1. MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Natural deductions in quantificational logic
9th Week Natural deductions in quantificational logic
10th Week First-order structures. Interpretation of terms in first-order structures. Satisfiability in first order structures. Validity, invalidity.
11th Week Satisfiability in first order structures. Validity, invalidity.
12th Week Satisfiability in first order structures. Validity, invalidity. Finding models and counter-models.
13th Week Prenex normal form
14th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading*Kutlusoy, Z. (2003) Temel Sembolik Mantık, Ankara: Art Basın Yayın Kültür Hizmetleri
*Grunberg, T, (2000) Sembolik Mantık El Kitabı 1. Cilt. Temel Mantık, Ankara: METU Press
*Grunberg, T, (2000) Sembolik Mantık El Kitabı 2. Cilt. Özel Mantık Sistemleri,, Ankara: METU Press
*Grunberg, T, (2000) Sembolik Mantık El Kitabı 3. Cilt. Sembolik Mantığın Uygulamaları, Ankara: METU Press
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 7 98
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 3 3
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load167
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.56
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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