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Critical Thinking and Data Literacy

CTDL 1901
Cognitive Foundations of University Education: Critical Thinking and Data Literacy
3 Credit(s)
Previous Course Code(s)
CORE 1901
Exclusion(s)
IDPO 1020
Description
This 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.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Identify and analyze relevant information, data, and sources for problems
- 2.
  Articulate assumptions made in arguments
- 3.
  Construct valid arguments using analytical skills, data, and evidence
- 4.
  Justify solutions with relevant criteria and standards
- 5.
  Evaluate implications and consequences of the solutions
- 6.
  Communicate decisions effectively using data and evidence
CTDL 1902
AI and Society: Ethics, Cognition, and Critical Analysis
3 Credit(s)
Previous Course Code(s)
IDPO 2500B
Description
This 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.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.
  Explain the fundamental concepts of AI, its capabilities and limitations, and its potential impact on the society and economy
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  Explain how AI differs from human cognition, and how AI may complement and/or disrupt human cognition
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  Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate AI technologies, particularly in the context of cognitive science theories and human-machine relationships
- 4.
  Analyze the role of AI in society using network theory, complexity theory, ethical theories, and other relevant theoretical frameworks
- 5.
  Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively about AI, its role in society, and its social, economic, and ethical implications

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