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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