GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING/SS-210
Course Title: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Credits 2 ECTS 2
Semester 4 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof.Dr. Aydın ÇETİN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/acetin
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  acetin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Through this course, the student develops strategies to evaluate the sources and appropriateness of the information, develops creative alternative sol
The inclusion of a collaborative report and presentation prepares students for work in teams.







 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  -
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Syllabus, Introduction to Critical Thinking, Academic mission statement and plan of study, study Skills and time management plan
2. Week  Library resources and research , internet sources , evaluation
3. Week  Working groups and teams , Group dynamics , Group leadership and participation
4. Week  Problem solving and conflict resolution
5. Week  Research definitions, discussion of case problem definition, causes, and possible solutions.
6. Week  Decision analysis, Implementing solutions, Evaluating solutions
7. Week  Logical reasoning for problem solving, logical fallacies
8. Week  Financial planning
9. Week  Midterm Exam
10. Week  Creating an implementation plan and brainstorm activities to complete implementation plan, assign responsibilities
11. Week  creating oral presentations
12. Week  creating written reports
13. Week  Self evaluating communication skills
14. Week  Academic mission statement and plan of study
15. Week  Reflections on team process
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Eleştirel düşünme Kılavuzu-Kavramlar ve Araçlar, Dr. Richard Paul ve Dr. Linda Elder, Çev. Merih Bektaş Fidan, www.criticalthinking.org P.O.W.E.R Learning: Stratejies for Success in College and Life, Robert S. Feldman, http://www.mcgrawhill.ca/college/feldmanPower/
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
20
 Assignment
4
20
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
2
30
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
5
1
5
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
1
5
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
4
4
 Preparing Presentation
1
5
5
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
2
2
 Final and Studying for Final
1
3
3
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
55
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
2.2
 ECTS: 
2
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Gaining the necessary theoretical and applied knowledge on engineering, mathematics, and science, skills for determining, defining and formulating computer engineering problems.X
2Gaining the ability to choose and apply appropriate analysis, modeling and design methods in computer engineering problems.X
3Gaining the ability to design a system, process or product related to computer engineering for a specific given purpose, gaining the ability to apply modern design tools.X
4Gaining the ability to evaluate the issues of security, robustness, adaptability, economy, ecological problems and sustainability in engineering solutions under realistic constraints and conditions.X
5Gaining the ability of simulation, experimenting, design, interpreting results for analysis and solution of computer engineering problems. Gaining the ability of analyzing of data for real problems which are need of industry.X
6Gaining the ability to use contemporary techniques and tools, information technologies for engineering applications.X
7Gaining the ability to work efficiently as individual or in a group in computer engineering discipline or in interdisciplinary studies. Gaining the ability to act independently, to use initiative when needed, and to be creative.X
8Gaining the ability to communicate efficiently by expressing his/her opinions in Turkish verbally or in written form in a concise manner. Gaining ability to efficiently use at least a foreign language in his/her proficiency.X
9Gaining the ability to grasp the significance of the concepts in areas such as business entrepreneurship, innovation and gaining ability for planning and management of a project.X
10Gaining the ability of awareness about self-renewal concept by comprehending the necessity of lifelong learning.X
11Gaining the ability to have professional and ethical responsibility.X
12The development of personality such as self-confidence, undaunting in the face of difficulties, consistency and patience.X
13Awareness about problems concerning with social, economic, environmental, etc. in our age and realization of the engineering profession by keeping mind in the responsibility which is related the awareness.X