Undergraduate Courses 2024-25
CTDL
Critical Thinking and Data Literacy
- CTDL 1901Cognitive Foundations of University Education: Critical Thinking and Data Literacy3 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)CORE 1901Exclusion(s)IDPO 1020DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to critical thinking and data literacy. Students will be equipped with critical tools to analyse problems of reasoning, evaluate the truthfulness of evidence, examine the fallacies of thinking, as well as the ability to construct valid arguments and reasonable solutions for their personal and professional life.
- CTDL 1902AI and Society: Ethics, Cognition, and Critical Analysis3 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)IDPO 2500BDescriptionThis course explores how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact society and the economy. It covers key topics such as ethics, social justice, and the benefits and existential risks of AI. Throughout the course, students will learn about AI through by using AI to complete various tasks. The course is designed around active learning exercises encouraging students to develop hybrid critical thinking skills, which leverage generative AI to extend their natural human capabilities. Students will be expected to learn how to maximize the benefits gained from AI assistance while avoiding potential pitfalls. The course employs a range of assessment methods, including group projects and individual reflection journals, to foster both collaborative learning and personal growth.