PHIL 103 Critical Thinking
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Philosophy (PHIL) Courses
- PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 103 Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing
- PHIL 160 History of Ancient Philosophy
- PHIL 175 History of Modern Philosophy
- PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic
- PHIL 210 Symbolic Logic and Argumentative Writing
- PHIL 244 Introduction to Ethics: Contemporary Social and Moral Issues
- PHIL 300 Introduction to World Religions
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Designed to develop critical thinking. Presents techniques for analyzing arguments used in political rhetoric, advertisements, editorials, scientific claims, and social commentary. Develops the ability to create and refine written arguments. Includes inductive and deductive arguments, the validity and consistency of arguments, the relationship between evidence and conclusions, and the use of arguments in science.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E2b
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area A3), UC
