Unit Outline

HPH203

Introduction to Logic

Semester 2, 2025

David Coady

School of Humanities

College of Arts, Law and Education

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

What is the Unit About?

Unit Description

Logic is the theory of good reasoning. This unit introduces students to some of the types of reasoning that are regularly used in everyday life, in philosophy and in many other fields. Students will be introduced to a variety of powerful methods for testing the validity of arguments and constructing valid arguments themselves. Along the way we will also pause to consider some of the philosophical worries and paradoxes that logic gives rise to. This unit will be of interest to anyone concerned with the nature of good reasoning. It is particularly useful for students studying mathematics or computing, and should be seriously considered as an elective by anyone majoring in philosophy.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Understand the goals and methods of formal logic, as well as some of the philosophical problems these methods raise
2	Analyse a wide range of English language sentences and arguments, and translate them into the language of formal logic
3	Apply the methods of formal logic to assess the validity of arguments
4	Develop a constructively critical attitude to belief formation

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HPA291-A AND HPA391-A

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Teaching arrangements


ATTENDANCE MODE	TEACHING TYPE	LEARNING ACTIVITY	CONTACT HOURS	FREQUENCY
On Campus	Lecture (Online)	Recorded lectures covering concepts and techniques, with worked examples.	1	Weekly
On Campus	Tutorial	Tutorials are a chance to discuss and work together through problems, with guidance from the tutor. These are linked between campuses and online students via Zoom.	1.50	Weekly
Online	Lecture (Online)	Recorded lectures covering concepts and techniques, with worked examples.	1	Weekly
Online	Tutorial (Online)	Tutorials are a chance to discuss and work together through problems, with guidance from the tutor. These are linked between campuses and online students via Zoom.	1.50	Weekly

Attendance / engagement expectations

If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Assignment	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Final exam	See the MyLO site for the due date	60 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assignment

Task Description:

Assignment 1

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Most assignment questions can be answered either correctly or incorrectly and marks will be awarded accordingly. Where possible, however, partial marks will be awarded for answers that include some correct steps and/or demonstrate some understanding	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Assignment

Task Description:

Assignment 2

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Most assignment questions can be answered either correctly or incorrectly and marks will be awarded accordingly. Where possible, however, partial marks will be awarded for answers that include some correct steps and/or demonstrate some understanding	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Assignment

Task Description:

Assignment 3

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Most assignment questions can be answered either correctly or incorrectly and marks will be awarded accordingly. Where possible, however, partial marks will be awarded for answers that include some correct steps and/or demonstrate some understanding	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Final exam

Task Description:

Final exam

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

60 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Most questions can be answered either correctly or incorrectly and marks will be awarded accordingly. Where possible, however, partial marks will be awarded for answers that include some correct steps and/or demonstrate some understanding of the mate	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Required reading materials will be provided in MyLO