Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to critical thinking by emphasizing logical analysis and analytical writing. The course primarily examines inductive reasoning and its relation to deductive reasoning and other forms of persuasion. Topics include analysis of arguments, explanations, and informal fallacies that occur in the natural sciences, social sciences (including applied ethics), the humanities, (such as philosophy or art criticism), as well as everyday discourse. Critical thinking, writing and problem-solving skills to be developed include identifying and evaluating arguments; recognizing and correcting reasoning errors; constructing arguments based on sound methods of reasoning; assessing subjects from multiple theoretical points of view; composing original work of varying lengths, reflective of course elements. Prerequisites: ENGL R101. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition, IGETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking-English Composition, VCCCD GE Area 1B: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) D2: Comm/Analytical Thinking

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Prerequisites:

ENGL R101.

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 21-JUL-2026 06:07:36 PM

• CRN: 30508
• Instructor: Horrock, Christopher
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Oxnard College Bookstore

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