CRITICAL THINKING FOR MANAGERS

Course Description

This course aims to develop students’ abilities and skills to think critically, to respect others’ points of view and also to analyze and direct academic arguments. In this course students are also directed to raise questions and analyze the scientific texts logically and critically. The course guides the students to conduct a critical analysis of what they read and also provide them with opportunities to practice and develop their skills by writing their reflections on the materials studied and the progress of their own learning. Moreover, the course will help students learn how to identify and analyze problems academically and offer appropriate and scientific alternative suggestions for solving such problems.

CRITICAL THINKING FOR MANAGERS

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Critical Thinking, Paul & Elder, 3rd Edition, 2012, PEARSON
2. 02 Critical Thinking, Alex Fisher, (2e), CAMBRIDGE, 2011
3. 03 PPTs, Articles, and other materials forwarded on Moodle

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Identifying the basic conceps of critical thinking. SOLO 3
2. L02 Learning to design a winning case SOLO 5
3. L03 Categorizing the structures of argumentation SOLO 4
4. L04 Assesing and developing framing concepts SOLO 5
5. L05 Debating and discussing Fallacies SOLO 6

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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