This class content was really interesting but also challenging at the same time. There is a midterm, final, and then participation in discussion sections. The content was pretty straightforward leading up to the midterm but afterwards, the topics started to become more difficult. My advice to people taking this class is to really use the TA and Cameron's office hours to seek out help because it can be so easy to get lost in the class and the final is worth a huge chunk of the overall grade. I would recommend Andrei as a TA because he was really passionate about the topics and did his best to make sure us students learned the information.
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This class functions much closer to discrete math than traditional philosophy, making it highly manageable for STEM students but notoriously unforgiving for everyone else. Your final grade hinges on just a few lengthy, high-stakes exams that are aggressively curved against the cohort, so relentless practice with symbolic problem sets is non-negotiable. The instructor is consistently praised as approachable and generous with materials, but the material moves quickly and falling behind even slightly will quickly tank your standing. Only enroll if it is a strict requirement or you already have a strong quantitative background, as the rigid grading and proof-heavy workload rarely reward casual study and can severely damage your GPA.
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The class isn't bad but your grade depends on the midterm, the final, and discussion. So if you mess up on the midterm, you pretty much need to ace the final to get a decent grade. That, however, is the only downside to the class. It isn't hard and there's never any assignments except discussion question to do before discussion.
I personally thought this class was great. Understanding the basic laws of logic is a good skill to have and I found the subject matter fascinating.The material is not very difficult and Prof Cameron spends ample time on each section in lecture. He is more than willing to answer questions for any concepts you may find confusing and his responses are clear and to the point. Your entire grade for the class is based on one final, which can be intimidating, but the exam is fair and if you keep up with the material you should be fine. In addition, he administers a practice midterm half-way through the semester so you can get an idea of how you're doing and what you need to work on before the final. Overall an excellent class. If you have any interest in the logic I highly recommend taking it with Ross Cameron.