Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Problem Solving | |||
| Reference | CM1117 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | August 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop appropriate skills in problem solving and critical thinking, and applying these tools and techniques in a variety of settings. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify appropriate methods and strategies for solving problems in a variety of domains. |
| 2 | Employ critical thinking tools and techniques to analyse facts and evidence towards identifying solutions to problems. |
| 3 | Apply basic reasoning skills in the construction of logical and sound arguments in communicating solutions to problems. |
| 4 | Apply data-driven approaches to solving problems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Problem solving methods and strategies: abstraction, sub-goals, action sequences, decision trees; critical thinking: argument analysis, fallacies; reasoning: inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, abductive reasoning, logic; statistics: data summarisation, correlation, probability. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is delivered using a mixture of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 40 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 110 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A coursework involving problem solving exercises. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed on a pass/unsuccessful basis. The module grade is based on performance in Component 1. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass in Component 1 |
| Fail | Fail in Component 1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | WALTON, D., 2005, Fundamentals of Critical Argumentation |
| 2 | WALTON, D., REED, C. and MACAGNO, F., 2008, Argumentation Schemes |
| 3 | CHATFIELD, T., 2022, Critical Thinking: Your Essential Guide |
| 4 | CAMPBELL, M., 2019, Learn RStudio IDE: Quick, Effective, and Productive Data Science |