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IDS 101 - Human Thought & Learning

Lecture Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: 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 100  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 website
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:
  1. Discuss the physiological, psychological and social factors associated with the process of thinking.
  2. Apply creative thinking, persuasive thinking, and organizing skills when using mass media in decision-making.
  3. Apply logical thinking skills when discussing and analyzing fallacies and arguments (inductive and deductive).
  4. Discuss the role of science in thinking and problem solving.
  5. Apply problem solving, evaluating, and decision-making skills to the use of marketing and advertising in a consumer culture.
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2023-2024