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FI1005

Logic

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written exam

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to formal logic and argumentation theory.

Key themes in formal logic are: translation from natural language to logical notion (both propositional logic and first-order predicate logic); evaluation of logical validity; proof procedures.

In argumentation theory the focus is on common argument forms and fallacies.

Learning outcome

According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome, defined as knowledge and skills:

Knowledge:

  • familiar with central concepts in propositional logic and first-order predicate logic.
  • knowledge about different forms of argument and fallacies.
  • familiar with proof procedures in propositional logic and first-order predicate logic

Skills:

  • can formalize sentences and arguments in both propositional logic and first-order predicate logic.
  • can use formal logic to evaluate logical validity and to perform simple logical proofs.
  • can, in a non-formal fashion, analyze arguments and recognize fallacies.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercise group, and self-study.

The obligatory activity can only be approved the semester the course is taught, but is valid for this and the subsequent semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • 80% attendance exercise groups

Further on evaluation

Evaluation by 4-hour written exam. No syllabus material permitted.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FI1303 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
FI1203 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
FI1103 7.5 sp Autumn 2022
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Philosophy

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2025

Written exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Date 2025-11-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for written exam

The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL311 lyseblå sone
1 candidate

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Written exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.