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May 15, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog Archived
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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
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 2021-2022
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