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Logic, Reasoning, And Persuasion
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01:730:109 · Philosophy · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
This course introduces formal tools for evaluating arguments and evidence and for thinking about belief and choice. Rutgers describes logic, probability, and decision theory, with applications to real-life issues and attention to the limits of these tools.
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SIRS · 767 responses · 2016–2025
Spring 2027
4 open in snapshot · 3 instructors
When it meets
College Avenue
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
MW 7:30 PM · College Avenue · 2 sections · 2 open
MTh 10:20 AM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
MTh 12:10 PM · College Avenue · 1 section · 1 open
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3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
Introduces formal tools for assessing arguments and the strength of evidence.
Explores probability as a tool for reasoning about what to believe and how to evaluate uncertainty.
Applies formal tools to choices and real-life issues while considering their limits and possible extensions.
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officialSummary: found · Reviewed the Rutgers Philosophy course description, which outlines logic, probability, decision theory, and application to real-world reasoning.
site:philosophy.rutgers.edu "01:730:109" · site:philosophy.rutgers.edu/course-descriptions "Introduction to Formal Reasoning"
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fit.toughIf: found · Fit statement reflects the official course's use of formal logic, probability, and statistical thinking; it is not a claim about course difficulty.
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chapters: found · The official description supports broad topic groupings, but does not establish a week-by-week sequence.
site:philosophy.rutgers.edu "01:730:109" · Rutgers Philosophy 01:730:109 sample syllabus
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assessment: found · The official description lists exams, reading/discussion assignments, and quizzes, but provides no weights.
site:philosophy.rutgers.edu "01:730:109"
prerequisitesInPractice: not-found · No accessible student evidence established additional preparation beyond the platform facts.
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prepPlan: found · Suggested preparation is limited to introductory practice aligned with the official topic scope.
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materials: not-found · The official page links a sample syllabus, but current material requirements were not established.
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policies: not-found · Current attendance, late-work, and section policies were not established by reviewed page content.
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4 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116063 | Open | Max Bialek | Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at FH A2; Thursday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at FH A2FH A2 | College Avenue |
| 0216064 | Open | Yoonhee Kang | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH A5; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at HH A5HH A5 | College Avenue |
| 0316065 | Open | Zachary Kofi | Monday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at HH B6; Wednesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at HH B6HH B6 | College Avenue |
| 0416066 | Open | Zachary Kofi | Tuesday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at HH A4; Thursday 7:30 PM-8:50 PM at HH A4HH A4 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
3.97
Course quality
3.82
Response rate
32.9%
Coverage
66 offerings · 2016–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Bialek | 20 | 4.15 | 4.02 |
| Yoonhee Kang | 6 | 4.45 | 4.17 |
| Benjamin Burgis | 6 | 4.07 | 3.93 |
| Justin Caouette | 6 | 3.80 | 3.68 |
| Sidney Felder | 6 | 3.35 | 3.18 |
| Rory Harder | 4 | 3.72 | 3.63 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
4 open of 4
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
QQ, QR, SOEHS
Loaded terms
6
No prerequisite note appears in the checked-in Rutgers catalog snapshots.
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.