Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0045
Organization's ID:
PHIL102: Critical Thinking
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
44 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Philosophy
Description

Objective:

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be provided with an introduction to logic and critical thinking, and a set of tools and skills enabling them to identify and evaluate arguments.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe what critical thinking is, and explain why it is valuable
  • Assess the credibility and reliability of sources
  • Distinguish between good and bad definitions, recognize the differences between explicit and implicit meaning, and remove ambiguities of meaning from unclearly worded statements
  • Recognize arguments in writing, evaluate good and bad arguments, and construct sound arguments of your own
  • Diagnose the most common reasoning errors and fallacies as well as identify ways of improving them
  • Describe and apply the basics of sentential and categorical logic
  • Describe and apply the rudiments of scientific methodology and reasoning
  • Analyze and evaluate arguments using visualization tools
  • Describe and apply the basics of strategic reasoning and problem solving

General Topics:

  • Unit 1: Introduction and Meaning Analysis
  • Unit 2: Argument Analysis
  • Unit 3: Basic Sentential Logic
  • Unit 4: Venn Diagrams
  • Unit 5: Fallacies
  • Unit 6: Scientific Reasoning
  • Unit 7: Strategic Reasoning and Creativity
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials