General Info Syllabus Assignments On-Line Text Links

INSTRUCTOR
Professor (Dr.) Gary M. Hardegree
Office: 363 Bartlett Hall
Office Hours: TuTh by appointment
Phone: 545-5788
EMail: gmh@philos.umass.edu
Webpage: http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~gmhwww/
TOPICS
There are three inter-locking themes to this course.
  • The seven classical Liberal Arts
  • Measurement
  • Data, Laws, and Theories
    • TEXTBOOK
    There is no official textbook for this course. Rather, readings will be available on-line. See next item.
    READINGS
    Assigned (on-line) readings will be posted on the course website, which will be regularly updated as the semester proceeds. You are responsible for regularly checking this website for updates.
    REQUIREMENTS -- Writing Assignments
    You are required to turn in several short writing assignments, and problem-solving assignments. These assignments will be posted on the course website under Assignments. You are responsible for regularly checking this site for updates.
    REQUIREMENTS -- In-Class Participation
    You are also expected to participate in class, and this will constitute part of your final grade. Attendance will qualify as minimal participation.