Logical Analysis & Scientific Reasoning Certificate
Undergraduate Upper Division Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/philosophy/undergrad/logical-analysis-scientific-reasoning-certificate.html
This UDC teaches competencies in the areas of philosophy that intersect with or support the STEM fields, with special emphasis on logic and the natural sciences. A required course in philosophical logic (PHIL 310) teaches how to use various formal systems in reasoning, with an eye towards their application in STEM contexts. The second required course (PHIL 319 or PHIL 320) explores various philosophical problems that arise in the sciences. And elective options cover various topics in epistemology, the history of "natural philosophy," and other areas where philosophy and science overlap.
At only 12 units (4 courses), this UDC is designed for STEM, Business majors, and any other curiosity-driven students who want to sharpen their reasoning skills, but don't have much space in their schedules. Students who complete the UDC will be able to show potential employers that, in addition to completing their primary course of study, they have also gained skills in the conceptual rigors of rational inquiry and problem-solving.
The upper division certificate (UDC) in Logical Analysis & Scientific Reasoning requires 12 units of upper division coursework in select courses within the Philosophy curriculum.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| PHIL 310 | HOW TO THINK LOGICALLY: TOPICS AND METHODS IN FORMAL DEDUCTION & INDUCTION | 3 |
| PHIL 319 | SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & VALUES | 3 |
| or PHIL 320 | PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | |
| Electives | ||
| Select two additional courses from this list below: | 6 | |
| MIND AND CONSCIOUSNESS | ||
| EARLY MODERN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY | ||
| THEORIES OF KNOWLEDGE | ||
| WHAT MAKES US MORAL | ||
| PHILOSOPHICAL TOPICS (when topic is relevant to UDC, as determined by department chair) | ||
| RESEARCH TUTORIAL IN PHILOSOPHY (when topic is relevant to UDC, as determined by department chair) | ||
| Total Units | 12 | |