Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and apply the fundamental concepts and methods of problem solving

  • Clarify problems and identify their key elements

  • Apply various strategies to find creative solutions

  • Articulate and apply critical thinking and reasoning skills

  • Evaluate different approaches and perspectives and their impact on problem solving decisions

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from the instructor

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...
  • 2

    Problem Solving

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 3

    Defining The Problem

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 4

    Complicated vs. Complex Problems

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 5

    Problem Solving Mistakes

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 6

    Problem Solving Skills: Finding Alternatives

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 7

    Problem Solving Skills: Creativity

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 8

    Problem Solving Skills: Critical Thinking

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 9

    Developing a Plan

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 10

    Communicating the Plan

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources
  • 11

    Avoiding Bias in Problem Solving

    • 01 - Watch Video

    • 02 - Handout

    • 03 - Quiz

    • Resources

    • End of Course Survey