PPD300 — Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems
  • Course ID: PPD300
  • Course Credits: 3
Applied Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Information Systems Program Availability:
  • California Institution
  • New Mexico Institution

About PPD300 — Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Provides guided practice in the conventions of reasoning, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication. Develops essential skills in understanding of the conceptual framework for arguments and gains awareness of how perspectives are used with the culture, values, and value systems in argumentation. Uses the nature and types of evidence in the processes of collaboration and review used in communication. Expands upon the skills of ethics and responsibility in communication.


Topics Covered in Course

PPD300 Topics
  • Develop analytical and critical thinking skills by adapting arguments to better align with hearers from diverse audiences
  • Attain awareness of cultural and collaborative argumentation when writing to make appropriate rhetorical choices according to audience and purpose
  • Explore strategies for argumentation that focus on logic, both deductive and inductive

Prerequisites

None

California Institution

401 Mile of Cars Way #100, National City, CA 91950

New Mexico Institution

1717 Louisiana Blvd., NE., Suite 208 Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Phone

(877) 559-3621

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