Module: Problem-solving,Creativity & Critical Thinking

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Problem-solving,Creativity & Critical Thinking
Module Code	CA172 (ITS) / CSC1012 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	John McKenna
Module Teachers	Andrew Mccarren, Denise Freir
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

The module aims to consolidate and develop the student's ability - both in a group and individually - to solve problems, to be creative and to think critically. Students taking this module will explore and tackle a wide variety of problems, which may have relevance to programming, mathematics or both, but will be set in non-programming contexts. Students will also learn to validate the arguments in their own writing and that of others. The module is aimed at students who are relatively new to third-level education in the expectation that they will be better prepared for the demands of independent thought expected at third-level.

Learning Outcomes

1. Take a systematic approach to solving problems, designing, implementing and evaluating solutions
2. Use a variety of creativity and problem-solving techniques
3. Reflect on their own preferred styles of problem-solving and learning
4. Critically analyse the written work of others
5. Construct arguments in their own writing
6. Work collaboratively

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Face-to-face sessions
Lecture	12	Problem-based learning
Group work	12	Group Assignment
Assignment Completion	40	TBD
Independent Study	49	Self-study & Reflection
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Portfolio	You will build up a portfolio of work comprising individual and group projects, writing and reflections.	50%	Other

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

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