Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAIC-0001
Organization:
Science Application International Corporation
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
3-4 months (40 hours in total)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Creative Problem Solving
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to think through problems, develop solutions, critically assess identified solutions by identifying biases and logical fallacies, and use critical and creative thinking tools to overcome problem sets.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Think critically about a problem or issue
  • Identify biases and logical fallacies in your own and others’ arguments and assessments
  • Use various creative thinking tools to identify and overcome these problems

General Topics:

  • Critical and Creative Problem Solving
  • Specific Logic-Framing Tools and Techniques
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials