IDS 101 - Human Thought & Learning

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course explores the principles, methods, and applications of human thought and learning, including such topics as attention, information processing, problem-solving, hypothesis testing, memory, argumentation, learning theory, and cognitive awareness.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

What is critical thinking?
Reason and Emotion
Language and Communication
Knowledge, evidence and errors in thinking
Fallacies
Arguments (inductive and deductive)
Decision making
Marketing and advertising in a consumer culture
Use of Mass media in decision making
The scientific method
Social contract theory

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Discuss the physiological, psychological and social factors associated with the process of thinking.
Apply creative thinking, persuasive thinking, and organizing skills when using mass media in decision-making.
Apply logical thinking skills when discussing and analyzing fallacies and arguments (inductive and deductive).
Discuss the role of science in thinking and problem solving.
Apply problem solving, evaluating, and decision-making skills to the use of marketing and advertising in a consumer culture.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021