Logic and Methodology (Minor)
The minor in Logic and Methodology is designed to expose students to the most technical areas of philosophy (logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of science). These subjects underlie such fields as cognitive science, computer science and bio-informatics (including knowledge engineering and data-mining). It is a highly desirable minor because it reveals to employers, graduate schools and professional schools a willingness to engage in theoretical reasoning needed in these fields.
Admissions and Certification of Minor
A grade of C- or better will be required for all courses taken to fulfill the minor requirements. No courses for the minor may be taken for S/U credit. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Certification must be completed no later than the end of the regular registration period one semester prior to the semester of graduation.
Go to the Add a Minor page to apply. The department will determine whether courses that have been transferred from other institutions qualify for its minors. No more than two courses from other institutions may count toward the minor.
Contact
Dr. Catherine Driscoll (Philosophy)
434B Withers Hall
919.513.7846
catherine_driscoll@ncsu.edu
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
340 Withers Hall
919.515.6100
philos_relstuds@ncsu.edu
Effective Date: 6/2009
SIS Code: 16LOGM
Plan Requirements
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between major departmental requirements and courses counting toward the minor.
- A maximum of TWO (2) courses may double-count between courses counting toward this minor and additional minors.
Students must complete five 3 hour courses, as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOG 335 | Symbolic Logic | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
A 3-credit LOG 4xx course | |||
| Philosophy of Language | |||
| PHI 340 | Philosophy of Science | 3 | |
| or PHI 440 | The Scientific Method | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | ||
Any 3 hour LOG course | |||
| Philosophy of Language | |||
| Knowledge and Skepticism | |||
| Philosophy of Science | |||
| Neuroscience and Philosophy | |||
| The Scientific Method | |||
| Philosophy, Evolution and Human Nature | |||