| INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| INE1003 | Critical Thinking | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SABRİ TANKUT ATAN |
| Course Objectives: | This course is designed for freshman level industrial engineering students to develop critical thinking skills needed for high level mental development. The course first introduces the fundamental concepts of critical thinking. Students' critical thinking skills are improved by covering topics such as what is an argument, what constitutes a good argument, what are typical fallacies in arguments, etc. with examples. Students are expected to do several reading assignments, and write a critical paper to demonstrate and enhance their critical thinking skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Be familiar with critical thinking terminology 2. Know what constitutes critical thinking and what sets apart a critical thinker from other people 3. Be able to analyze an argument 4. Know about common argument types and their structures 5. Be able to recognize typical cognitive errors and fallacy types |
| Week 1: Introduction and the miniature guide to critical thinking Week 2: Becoming a fair-minded thinker Week 3: What are we arguing about? Week 4: What is a good argument? Week 5: Nuts and bolts of reasoning Week 6: Fallacies Week 7: Fallacies Week 8: Argument types Week 9: Midterm exam Week 10: Errors of expression and reaction Week 11: Dirty argumentation tricks Week 12: Assumptions in arguments Week 13: Clarity, consistency, structure in arguments Week 14: Discussion formats |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Introduction and the miniature guide to critical thinking | ||
| 2) | Becoming a fair-minded thinker | ||
| 3) | What are we arguing about? | ||
| 4) | What is a good argument? | ||
| 5) | Nuts and bolts of reasoning | ||
| 6) | Fallacies | ||
| 7) | Fallacies | ||
| 8) | Argument types | ||
| 9) | Midterm exam | ||
| 10) | Errors of expression and reaction | ||
| 11) | Dirty argumentation tricks | ||
| 12) | Assumptions in arguments | ||
| 13) | Clarity, consistency, structure in arguments | ||
| 14) | Discussion formats | ||
| Course Notes: | Gerekli içerikler Itslearning üzerinden sağlanır. Bazı ek çalışma kaynakları aşağıda listelenmiştir. All necessary materials will be made available on Itslearning. Additional study references are listed below. |
| References: | www.criticalthinking.org Cohen, E.D. Critical Thinking Unleashed, Rowman Littlefield, 2009. Cottrell, S. Critical Thinking Skills, Palgrave Macmillan, 2005. Epstein, R.L. Critical Thinking, Thomson Wadsworth, 2006. Howard-Snyder et Al. The Power of Logic, McGraw Hill, 2013. Ruggiero, V.R. Beyond Feelings: A Guide to Critical Thinking, McGraw Hill, 2012. Weston, A. A Rulebook for Arguments, Hackett Publishing, 2017. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 42 | % 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 12 | % 12 |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | % 18 |
| Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
| Project | 0 | % 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 10 |
| Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 | |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 13 | |
| Presentations / Seminar | |||
| Project | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 40 | |
| Quizzes | |||
| Preliminary Jury | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | |
| Paper Submission | 1 | 20 | |
| Jury | |||
| Final | 1 | 20 | |
| Total Workload | 145 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| 3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | 4 |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | 4 |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | 5 |
| 8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |