Thinking - Problem solving - Deciding
level of course unit
1. Study cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students:
• learn the underlying processes of thinking.
• know the central phases of problem solving.
• know how to make better decisions.
prerequisites and co-requisites
none
course contents
• Basics of thinking
• Reflecting, justifying and arguing
• Phases of problem solving
• Decision algorithms
recommended or required reading
• Betsch, Tilmann et al.: Denken – Urteilen, Entscheiden, Problemlösen. Springer (in the current edition)
• Novella, Steven et al.: Bedienungsanleitung für deinen Verstand: Kritisch denken in einer Welt voller Halbwissen. Riva (in the current edition)
Schimank, Uwe: Die Entscheidungsgesellschaft: Komplexität und Rationalität der Moderne. VS (in the current edition)
• 1-2 current articles from professional journals
assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
3
eLearning quota in percent
15
course-hours-per-week (chw)
1
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Blended Learning
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
2
name of lecturer(s)
Prof. (FH) Dr. Peter Dietrich
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
IBS.BBB.02.08
type of course unit
integrated lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory
work placement(s)
none