Course Details
Course Code: PHIL110 Course ID: 4952 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
Critical Thinking introduces skills, concepts, models, and techniques for reading, writing, and thinking critically. Critical thinking is a necessary process for identifying and solving problems in academia and the workplace, as well as interpreting information in the media. Through the use of critical and logical thought processes, students will develop practical, analytical skills that prepare them for the investigative nature of being life-long learners.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/20 - 01/29/21 | 02/01/21 - 03/28/21 | Winter 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/28/20 - 02/26/21 | 03/01/21 - 04/25/21 | Winter 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/26/20 - 04/02/21 | 04/05/21 - 05/30/21 | Spring 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
CO-1: Define critical thinking and logical analysis (Knowledge)
CO-2: Describe logical processes and logic models used in problem solving (Comprehension)
CO-3: Apply logical processes, including mathematical models, to assess and evaluate problems (Application)
CO-4: Produce accurate calculations, symbolic operations, and logical processes in writing (Application)
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 48.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 8.00 % |
| Blog Posts | 12.00 % |
| Week 2 The Inquiring Thinker | 4.00 % |
| Week 4 The Practical Thinker | 4.00 % |
| Week 6 Constructing an Argument | 4.00 % |
| Assignments | 20.00 % |
| Week 3: Full of Fallacies | 10.00 % |
| Week 5: Source Evaluation | 10.00 % |
| Infographic | 20.00 % |
| Week 7: Infographic | 20.00 % |
| Book Title: | Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, 4th ed. - e-book available in the APUS Online Library, link provided inside the classroom |
| ISBN: | 9780415820912 |
| Publication Info: | Routledge |
| Author: | Bowell & Kemp |
| Unit Cost: | $165.00 |