Certificate in Formal Reasoning

University of Saskatchewan

The Certificate in Formal Reasoning provides you with an interdisciplinary introduction to the abstract laws of thought through the study of logic, critical thinking, and axiomatic mathematics. The valid deduction and clear communication skills emphasized in this training are universally valuable sharpening your reasoning and argumentation abilities will allow you to more effectively pursue your intellectual passions, whatever they may be.What you will learnYou will study critical thinking and learn to analyze both everyday and technical arguments for faults and fallacies. You will study symbolic logic and become proficient in the art of valid deduction. You will study important abstract mathematical structures - including sets, fields, and vector spaces - and explore their properties and applications, gaining an understanding of and appreciation for proofs and axiomatic systems.CareersThe abstract reasoning skills and clear expression of thought engendered by the study of formal reasoning are valuable in academic research and in all professions involving argumentation.Some career opportunities include:Scientific/technical communicationScientific researchComputer programmingSystems analysisDiagnostics/troubleshootingInvestigative journalismIndustrial and operations designArtistic design and criticismFiction writingPuzzle makingPublic policyLawEngineering: all majors/specializationsEducation: elementary, secondary, or post-secondary instructionOther fields involving abstract reasoning

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