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Name of Institution: CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

1.1 Vision of the University

Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as a world-class National University for science and technology in agriculture and allied fields.

1.2 Mission of the University

CLSU shall develop globally competitive, work-ready, socially-responsible and empowered human resources who value life-long learning; and to
generate,
disseminate, and apply knowledge and technologies for poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

1. 3 The Vision, Mission, Goals of the College of Arts and Sciences

1.4.1 Vision

1.3.1.1 The College of Arts and Sciences is a paragon of higher learning and service for the development of the whole human person.

1.4.2 Mission
1.3.2.1 The College of Arts and Sciences shall provide quality education in the breeder and social sciences, communication arts and humanities
in
response to the nation’s call for moral recovery, gender sensitivity, social transformation, people empowerment, environment concern,
sustainable development, and global competitiveness.

1.4 CLSU Quality Policy

1.4.1 Excellent service to humanity is our commitment.
1.4.2 We are committed to develop globally competent and empowered human resources, and to generate knowledge and technologies for
inclusive societal development.
1.4.3 We are dedicated to uphold CLSU’s core values and principles, comply with statutory and regulatory standards and continuously
improve the effectiveness of our quality management system.
1.4.4 Mahalaga ang inyong tinig upang higit na mapahusay ang kalidad ng aming paglilingkod.

1.5 Goals of the Department of Social Sciences

1.5.1 To equip students with basic knowledge and skills needed in the pursuit of more advanced and specialized fields of endeavor.
1.5.2 To develop civic consciousness in students and train them for active involvement in environmental concern and agro – industrial development.
1.5.3 To mold students into more humane individuals through exposure to the arts and participation in various forms of artistic activities.

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1.6 Objectives of the Department of Information Technology
1.5.1. The Department shall provide the following:

1.5.1.1. To provide relevant and quality education in information and communications technology.
1.5.1.2. To generate innovative technologies and systems that upholds the global and national initiatives of bridging the digital divide in the
diverse range of human experiences, in every sector of the society and the economy.
1.5.1.3. To provide technological expertise in the field of information technology for the country, the region and beyond.

1.7 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Name of Curricular Program Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

BOR Approval Resolution Number 28-2010
Date of Approval June 10, 2010
Program Educational Objectives Mission
After 3-5 years the graduates of the BSIT Program shall be:
1. able to apply mathematical theories and methods in business and industries;
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2. practicing professionals who are qualified and proficient to teach mathematics and related fields;
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3. able to work as researchers or professionals dealing with the formulation, analysis and use of
mathematical models; 

4. able to occupy supervisory positions in private and public organizations; locally and internationally; and
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5. able to pursue advanced studies in mathematics and emerging related fields.
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1.7 Instructor Information

1. Name of Instructor/Professor DENNIS A. DEVERA

2. Office Room 202 Department of Social Sciences, CAS
3. Telephone Number (Optional)
4. Email Address
5. Consultation Hours

2. COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code : PHILO105

Pre-requisite : None
Co-requisite : None
Credit : 3 units
Semester Offered : 1st Semester
Course Title : Logic and Ethics
Number of Hours : 3hours a week
Course Description : A 3unit course and will tackle on valid argument forms, propositional logic and survey of contemporary ethical theories
Course Objectives : To be able to generate reason that affirms the value of humanity;
To construct for oneself a logical reasoning towards a coherent view of the human person.

3. Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational
Program Outcomes Objectives

1 2 3 4 5
A Articulate the latest developments in the field of mathematics. 

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B Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino languages 
C Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. 
D Demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility especially in practicing intellectual property rights and 
sustainable development.
E Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722). 
F Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of physical and natural 
sciences.

G Apply critical and problem solving skills using the scientific method. 

H Interpret relevant scientific data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical 
issues.

I Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use appropriate technologies in the analysis of 
data.
J Communicate information, ideas problems and solutions, both orally and in writing, to other scientists, decision 
makers and the public.
K Relate mathematics to other disciplines. 
L Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and procedures in laboratory or field practices. 
M Critically evaluate input from others. 
N Appreciate the limitations and implications of mathematics in everyday life. 
O Commit to the integrity of data. 
P Gain mastery in the core areas of mathematics: algebra, analysis and geometry. 
Q Demonstrate skills in pattern recognition, generalization, abstraction, and critical analysis, and synthesis, 
problem-solving and rigorous argument.
R Develop an enhanced perception of the vitality and importance of mathematics in the modern world including 
interrelationships within math and its connection to other disciplines.
S Appreciate the concept and role of proof and reasoning and demonstrate knowledge in reading and writing 
mathematical proofs.
Make and evaluate mathematical conjectures and arguments and validate their own mathematical thinking.

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T Communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing using clear and precise language. 

4. Course Outcomes (COs) and Relationship to Student Outcomes

Program Outcomes addressed by the Course Outcomes: PO Code

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

a b c d f g h i j
CO1
Understand the meaning and process of doing philosophy. D
CO2
Reflects on a concrete experience in a philosophical way. D
CO3
Explain the nature of logic I
CO4
Analyze a logical statement E
CO5
Evaluate fallacious arguments using valid rules of syllogism. D
CO6
Translate compound propositions into logical notation D
CO7
Identify the type of statement forms. I
CO8
Design a switching circuit. E
CO9
Construct a truth – table of values E
CO10
Prove the validity and invalidity of an arguments using indirect method E

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Prove the validity of a compound proposition using switching circuits D
CO12
Prove the validity of a compound proposition using truth trees D
CO13
Prove the validity of a compound proposition using the rules of Inference D

*Level: I – Introductory, E – Enabling, D – Demonstrative

5. Course Coverage

Week Course Outcome Topics # of Intended Learning Teaching/Learning Assessment

# Hours Outcome Activities Tasks

1 Understand the (a) Philosophy is a search for meaning Distinguish a holistic Group Dynamics
meaning and and truth. 3 perspective from a Puzzle (WISDOM Short
process of doing (b) Philosophy begins with questions that partial point of view HEXAGON) Reflection
philosophy arise from wonder. Paper #1
(c) Philosophy is an activity of reflection. Lecture Discussion
(d) Philosophy is an articulation of one’s
belief system.

Possible Readings:
(a) Rochelle, Gerald. “Doing
Philosophy” in Doing Philosophy.
(Scotland: Dunedin Academic Press,
Ltd., 2012), pp. 1 – 5
(b) Sharp, Ann Margaret. “What is a
Community of Inquiry” in Analytic
Teaching, 8, (1): pp. 13 – 18

2 Reflects on a (a) Philosophy begins with wonder. Recognize human Group Dynamics

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 concrete (b) Wonder leads to questions. 3 activities that Puzzle (Letter Short
experience in a (c) Questions fuel philosophical emanated from Tracker) Reflection
philosophical way reflection. deliberate reflection Paper #2
(d) Philosophy as reflection is a self – Lecture Discussion
correcting practice.

Possible Readings:
(a) Johann, Robert O. “The Nature of
Philosophical Inquiry” in Manuel Dy
(Ed). Philosophy of Man: Selected
Readings, (Manila: Goodwill Trading
Co., Inc., 1986), 7 – 16.
Explain the nature (a) The nature of Logic
3 of logic (b) History of logic 3 Trace the history of Group Dynamics Quiz #1
(c) Term logic/Propositional logic logic
Lecture Discussion
Possible Readings: Differentiate term
(a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide logic from
to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: propositional logic
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 32 –
42.
(b) Santiago, Alma Salvador. Logic:
The Art of Reasoning 3rd Ed. (Manila:
Redman Printing, 2002), pp. 11 – 14.
(c) Reyes, Edgardo A. Logic:
Simplified and Integrated. (Manila:
National Book Store, 1988), 1 – 10.
(d) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 1 – 5.
Analyze a logical (a) Categorical Proposition
4 statement (b) Rules of Proposition 3 Familiarize the rules Group Dynamics Quiz #2
(c) Rules of logical Opposition of logical Opposition
Lecture Discussion
Possible Readings: Determine the truth
(a) (a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief value of logical
Guide to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: opposition

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 Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 140
– 144.
(b) Santiago, Alma Salvador. Logic:
The Art of Reasoning 3rd Ed. (Manila:
Redman Printing, 2002), pp. 71 – 90.
(c) Reyes, Edgardo A. Logic:
Simplified and Integrated. (Manila:
National Book Store, 1988), 35 – 81.
(d) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 100 –
113.
5 Evaluate fallacious (a) Term Logic
arguments using (b) Rules of a valid syllogism 6 Explain the term First Term
valid rules of (c) Formal Fallacies logic of Aristotle
syllogism. (d) Figures and Moods
Familiarize the rules
Possible Readings: of syllogism
(a) (a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief
Guide to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: Evaluate an
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 164 arguments using
– 169. syllogistic figures
(b) Santiago, Alma Salvador. Logic: and valid rules of
The Art of Reasoning 3rd Ed. (Manila: syllogism
Redman Printing, 2002), pp. 137 – 148.
(c) Reyes, Edgardo A. Logic:
Simplified and Integrated. (Manila:
National Book Store, 1988), 35 – 81.
(d) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 136 –
152.
6 Translate (a) Compound Propositions
compound (b) Propositions and Truth Values 3 Explain the nature of Group Dynamics Activity #3
propositions into (c) Representing Statements compound
logical notation propositions Lecture Discussion
Possible Readings:

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 (a) (a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Represent compound
Guide to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: propositions into
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 48 – logical notation
62.
(b) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage Familiarize the truth
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New values of each
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 191 – compound
202. proposition
7 Identify the type of (a) Statement and Statement Forms
statement forms (b) Propositions and Truth Values 3 Explain statement Group Dynamics Quiz #3
Forms
Possible Readings: Lecture Discussion
(a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide Distinguish the type
to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: of statement Form
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 64 –
71.
(b) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 215 –
221.

8 Design a switching (a) Statements and Switching Circuits

circuit (b) Designing a circuits 3 Translate compound Group Dynamics Activity #4
propositions into
Possible Readings: logical notation Lecture Discussion
(a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide
to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: Design a circuit
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 72 –
81.

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 9 Construct a truth – (a) Arguments and argument Forms
table of values (b) Truth – table construction 3 Explain a valid Midterm
arguments
Prove the validity Possible Readings:
and invalidity of an (a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide Determine the
arguments using to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: validity of an
indirect method Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 82 – argument using truth
99. table and indirect
(b) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage method
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 225 –
239.
10 Prove the validity (a) Translation of a compound
of a compound propositions into logical notation. 3 Familiarize the rules Group Dynamics Activity #5
proposition using (b) Rules of switching circuits. of switching circuits
switching circuits Lecture Discussion
(a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide
to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: Determine the
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 100 validity of an
– 110. argument using
switching circuit
11 Prove the validity (a) Translation of a compound
of a compound propositions into logical notation. 3 Explain truth trees Group Dynamics Quiz #5
proposition using (b) Truth Trees
truth trees Determine the Lecture Discussion
Possible Readings: validity of an
(a) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage argument using truth
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New trees
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 371 –
376.
12 Prove the validity (a) Rules of Inference
of a compound (b) Evaluating arguments 6 Explain the nature of Final Term
proposition using Inference
the rules of Possible Readings:
Inference (a) De Vera, Dennis A. “A Brief Guide Familiarize the rules
to Symbolic Logic”. (Manila: of Inference
Grandwater Publishing, 2010), pp. 119

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 – 133. Determine the
(b) Copi, Irving M., Cohen, Carl, Flage validity of an
Daniel E. Essentials of Logic. (New argument using the
Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 244 – method of deduction
265.

6. Life-long Learning Opportunities

6.1
7. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
7.1 General Education: 100 %

8. Course Evaluation
8.1 Student performance will be rated based on the following:
8.1.1 (Note: depends on the grading system of the subject: Term Exams = 40%; Quizzes= 25%; Seat Works = 10%; Term Paper = 25%)

Course Lecture Total

Outcome
Assessment Weight Assessment Weight
Task Task
Quiz 1 3 Seat Work 1 3
Quiz 2 3 Seat Work 2 3
Quiz 3 3 Seat Work 3 3
Quiz 4 3 Seat Work 4 3
Quiz 5 3 Seat Work 5 3
Term Exam 1 15 Term Paper 20
Term Exam 2 15
Term Exam 3 20
Total 65% Total 35% 100%
MINIMUM AVERAGE FOR SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE 50%

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8.1.2 The final grades will correspond to the weighted average scores shown below:
(Note: grading system of the university)

Range Grade
95. 57 - 1000 1. 00
91.12 – 95. 56 1. 25
86. 68 – 91. 11 1. 50
82.23 – 86. 67 1. 75
77.78 – 82. 22 2. 00
73.34 – 77.77 2. 25
68.89 – 73. 33 2. 50
64. 45 – 68. 88 2. 75
60.00 – 64.44 3. 00
50.00 – 59.9 4. 00
Below 55 5. 00

9. Other Course Policies

9.1 My Responsibilities
9.1.1 For the whole duration of the semester, I shall commit myself to do the following:
9.1.1.1 Regularly come to class prepared and ready fro the day’s lesson.
9.1.1.2 Create classroom conditions where you can exercise your curiosity about each lesson.
9.1.1.3 Practice inquiry method as frequently as possible to facilitate philosophizing.
9.1.1.4 Return papers and exams at least two weeks they were given.
9.1.1.5 Observe gender sensitivity.
9.2 Your Duties
9.2.1 For the entire duration of the semester, may I suggest that you commit yourself to do the following:
9.2.1.1 Read the assigned texts.
9.2.1.2 Come to class prepared and ready.
9.2.1.3 Listen well and take notes when necessary.
9.2.1.4 Do and submit assigned tasks on time.
9.2.1.5 Ask and engage in discussion.
9.2.1.6 Do extra – readings pertinent to the course.
9.2.1.7 Consult whenever there arises difficulties.
9.3 Late Papers
9.3.1 Late submission of papers merits a 10% deduction.
9.4 Plagiarism
9.4.1 Papers with plagiarized contents (without appropriate documentation) shall automatically incur a grade of 5.

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 9.4.2 Cheating during examinations or quizzes shall automatically mean 0.
9.5 Others
9.5.1 Cell phones and other similar gadgets must be switched to “vibrate” mode before class commences.
9.5.2 When in class, refrain from private conversation except when “such” is extremely urgent and “unavoidable”.

10. Course Materials Made Available

10.1 Lecture Notes and PowerPoint presentations

11. Revision History

Revision Date of Revision

Number Date of Implementation Highlights of revision

1 July 08, 2016 First Semester 2015 – 2016

2 June 25, 2017 First Semester 2017 - 2018

12 Preparations, Review and Approval

Name of Faculty Signature

MELCHOR L. CUIZON

Prepared by: DENNIS A. DE VERA

RESTY RUEL V. BORJAL

EMMANUEL J. FLORESCA

OLIVA B. PARICO
Reviewed by:
Syllabus Review Committee (SRC) ELLA JOY A. PONCE

FAYE CAMILLE C. ABAO

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 RANDOLF WARREN GREGORIO T. MAYO II
Chairperson, SRC – Department of Social Sciences

Approved by: DR. EVARISTO A. ABELLA

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

PROF. RANDOLF WARREN GREGORIO T. MAYO II

Concurred by: Chairperson, Department of Social Sciences

DR. EVARISTO A. ABELLA

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

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