Course

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

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce logic and critical thinking by providing students with 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
  • Distinguish between good and bad definitions, recognize the differences between explicit and implicit meaning, and remove ambiguities of meaning from unclearly worded statements
  • 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
  • Assess the credibility and reliability of sources
  • Recognize arguments in writing, evaluate good and bad arguments, and construct sound arguments of your own
  • 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:

  • Introduction and meaning analysis
  • Argument analysis
  • Basic sentient logic
  • Venn diagrams
  • Fallacies
  • Scientific reasoning
  • Strategic reasoning and creativity
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials