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PHIL 414 - Mathematical Logic
Section: 001
Term: WN 2012
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
Department: LSA Philosophy
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Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, QR/1
Other:
Theme
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Advisory Prerequisites:
One PHIL or MATH course.
Other Course Info:
F.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Tappenden,James P

Description

This course is an advanced introduction to symbolic logic, intended to provide a foundation for understanding current research in philosophical logic and related areas of cognitive science. The course will concentrate on the theory of logic, and will cover the following topics:

  1. The nature of algorithms; some models of computation
  2. Proof techniques and proof theory
  3. Models and validity
  4. Semantic completeness of propositional and quantificational logic
  5. The art of formalization
  6. Incompleteness and undecidability

Course Requirements:

Written work will consist of problem sets and midterm and final exams.

Intended Audience:

This is a fast-moving course that assumes some previous familiarity with logic and the ability to understand and construct mathematical proofs. Students who are uncertain about their mathematical background may wish to consult with the instructor before taking this course.

Class Format:

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Schedule

PHIL 414 - Mathematical Logic
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
P
28485
Open
2
 
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MW 2:30PM - 4:00PM2271 AH

Textbooks/Other Materials

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ISBN: 1568810938
The incompleteness phenomenon : a new course in mathematical logic, Author: Martin Goldstern; Haim Judah., Publisher: A K Peters 1998
Required
ISBN: 0521701465
Computability and logic, Author: George S. Boolos ; John P. Burgess ; Richard C. Jeffrey., Publisher: Cambridge Univ. Press 5. ed., re 2009
Required
ISBN: 1568812388
Godel's theorem : an incomplete guide to its use and abuse, Author: Torkel Franzen., Publisher: Peters [Nachdr.] 2005
Required

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