Introduction to Logic
Michael Genesereth, Associate Professor
In this course, you will learn how to formalize information and reason systematically to produce logical conclusions. We will also examine logic technology and its applications - in mathematics, science, engineering, business, law, and so forth.
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Week 1
Okay. We are on our way! First week of class begins now.
This week, your goal is to master the material in lesson 1. This should not be too hard. The lesson is mostly overview. That said, you should not shortchange the material. This lesson talks about the main ideas of Logic and how they relate to each other, and it provides a framework for organizing the rest of the material in the course. This week, you should also master the art of doing interactive exercises and doing the online problems. You should check out the Puzzles, and you should figure out how to use Discussion Forums.
Mike
Mon 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PDT
Welcome!
We are happy to have you join us for this introductory course on Logic. We have been teaching logic for many years, but this is only the second time we are offering the course in this online format. We believe the online format has potential for improving logic education and for bringing the material to a wide audience.
The course consists of eight primary lessons on different aspects of Logic. Each lesson consists of several sections, each with its own video and notes and exercises, and there is one problem set per lesson. Our intent is to proceed through one lesson per week, which means you need to view 1-2 hours of video and do one problem set each week.
In addition to these primary lessons, the course contains auxiliary lessons, puzzles, and ancillary readings for those of you who want to explore beyond the primary material of the course. This material is not required. However, you are encouraged to look at these materials as they reinforce and extend the course in interesting ways.
The course begins officially on September 24. You should study the first lesson during the first week and do the problem set by the end of the week. That said, we do not care so much about deadlines; we care more that you get through the material.
Importantly, you should take advantage of the discussion forums to communicate with your fellow students and with the instructors. Use the forums to ask questions, answer questions, and add additional material to the course.
We hope the course will be a rewarding, educational, and entertaining experience for you. We are sure that it will be a learning experience for us; and we are looking forward to working with you.
Mike and Eric
The course consists of eight primary lessons on different aspects of Logic. Each lesson consists of several sections, each with its own video and notes and exercises, and there is one problem set per lesson. Our intent is to proceed through one lesson per week, which means you need to view 1-2 hours of video and do one problem set each week.
In addition to these primary lessons, the course contains auxiliary lessons, puzzles, and ancillary readings for those of you who want to explore beyond the primary material of the course. This material is not required. However, you are encouraged to look at these materials as they reinforce and extend the course in interesting ways.
The course begins officially on September 24. You should study the first lesson during the first week and do the problem set by the end of the week. That said, we do not care so much about deadlines; we care more that you get through the material.
Importantly, you should take advantage of the discussion forums to communicate with your fellow students and with the instructors. Use the forums to ask questions, answer questions, and add additional material to the course.
We hope the course will be a rewarding, educational, and entertaining experience for you. We are sure that it will be a learning experience for us; and we are looking forward to working with you.
Mike and Eric
Sun 23 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM PDT
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