Thinking - Problem solving - Deciding
Niveau
1. Study cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The students:
• learn the underlying processes of thinking.
• know the central phases of problem solving.
• know how to make better decisions.
Prerequisites for the course
none
Course content
• Basics of thinking
• Reflecting, justifying and arguing
• Phases of problem solving
• Decision algorithms
Recommended specialist literature
• 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
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Share of e-learning in %
15
Semester hours per week
1.0
Planned teaching and learning method
Blended Learning
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
2
Name of lecturer
Prof. (FH) Dr. Peter Dietrich
Academic year
Key figure of the course/module
IBS.BBB.02.08
Type of course/module
integrated lecture
Type of course
Compulsory
Internship(s)
none