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Problem-Solving Skills for University Success
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 24 hours
  • Course by The University of Sydney
  • Offered by

About

In this course, you will learn how to develop your Problem Solving and Creativity Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Recognise the importance and function of problem solving and creative thought within academic study and the role of critical thought in creative ideation. 2. Develop a toolkit to be able to identify real problems and goals within ill-defined problems 3. Recognize and apply analytical problem solving techniques 4. Recognise and apply creative problem solving techniques 5. Identify the use of creativity within and types of problems most common to your field 6. Apply learnt problem solving and creative ideation skills to a real-life context and reflect on personal learning processes

Modules

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!

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  • Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!

Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes

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1 Readings

  • Overview of Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes

Assessment Overview

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1 Readings

  • Problem-Solving Skills Assessment Overview

Glossary of terms

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2 Readings

  • Glossary of Terms
  • Acknowledgements

1.1 Introduction to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • 1.1. Review

2 Discussions

  • Brain Teaser: "The Deadly Lion"
  • 1.1 Introduction Forum

1 Videos

  • 1.1a Introduction to the Course

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

1.2 Introduction to Academic Culture & Problem Solving

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 1.2 Review

2 Videos

  • 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
  • 1.2b Introduction to Problem Solving

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

1.3 Survival Skills for University

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 1.3 Review

1 Videos

  • 1.3a Survival Skills for University

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

1.4 Academic Integrity

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • 1.4 Review

1 Discussions

  • 1.4 Academic Integrity

1 Videos

  • 1.4 Academic Integrity

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

1.5 Assessment

    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Summative Quiz - Module 1
  • Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1

2.1 Defining & Categorizing Problems

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 2.1 Review

2 Discussions

  • Brain Teaser: Coloured Hats
  • Types of Problems

4 Videos

  • 2.1a Defining Problems
  • 2.1b Categorizing Problems 1
  • 2.1c Categorizing Problems 2
  • 2.1d Problems in Different Fields

1 Readings

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2.2 Descriptive Tasks & Problems

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    • 1 Readings
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  • 2.2 Review

1 Videos

  • 2.2a Descriptive Tasks and Problems

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

2.3 Analytical Tasks & Problems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 2.3 Review

2 Videos

  • 2.3a Analytical Tasks
  • 2.3b Analytical Problems

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

2.4 The Problem Solving Process

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • 2.4 Review

1 Discussions

  • The Problem-Solving Process

2 Videos

  • 2.4a The Problem Solving Process
  • 2.4b The Problem Solving Process

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

2.5 Assessment

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2 Assignment

  • Summative Quiz - Module 2
  • Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2

3.1 Understanding the Problem

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    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • 3.1 Review

1 Discussions

  • Brain Teaser: Prince's Dilemma

3 Videos

  • 3.1a Understanding the Problem
  • 3.1b Strategies for Understanding and Beginning the Problem
  • 3.1c Check your Marking Criteria!

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • 3.1d Strategies for Understanding the Problem

3.2 Starting with What you Know

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    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 3.2 Review

1 Discussions

  • Starting with What you Know

1 Videos

  • 3.2a Starting with What you Know

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • 3.2b Brainstorms & Mind-Maps explained

3.3 Using Specialized Knowledge

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    • 1 Readings
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  • 3.3 Review

1 Videos

  • 3.3a Using Specialized Knowledge

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3.4 Problem Solving with Special Cases

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    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 3.4 Review

1 Discussions

  • Understanding the Problem

3 Videos

  • 3.4a Problem-Solving with Special Cases
  • 3.4b Strategies for Problem-Solving with Specialized Knowledge & Special Cases
  • 3.4c Using Special Cases to Solve Problems

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

3.5 Assessment

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2 Assignment

  • Summative Quiz - Module 3
  • Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3

4.1 Seeking Different Perspectives

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    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • 4.1 Review

2 Discussions

  • Brain Teaser: 9 Dot Problem
  • Traffic Control Insight

2 Videos

  • 4.1a Seeking Different Perspectives
  • 4.1b Learning from Other People

1 Readings

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4.2 Applying forms of Reasoning and Thinking

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 4.2 Review

3 Videos

  • 4.2a Applying Forms of Reasoning and Thinking
  • 4.2b Questioning Assumptions & Considering Alternatives
  • Questioning Assumptions: The 9 Dot Problem

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

4.3 Using Creative Strategies

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 4.3 Review

2 Videos

  • 4.3a Using Creative Strategies
  • 4.3b The Importance of Creativity

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • 4.3c Creative Ideation Strategies

4.4 Evaluating Solutions

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • 4.4 Review

1 Discussions

  • Evaluating Solutions

2 Videos

  • 4.4a Evaluating Solutions
  • 4.4b Strategies for Evaluating Solutions

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

4.5 Assessment

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2 Assignment

  • Summative Quiz - Module 4
  • Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4

5.1 Communicating Solutions in Academic Contexts

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • 5.1 Review

1 Discussions

  • Brain Teaser: The Trolley Problem

2 Videos

  • 5.1a Communicating Solutions
  • 5.1b Communicating Solutions in Written & Oral Form

1 Readings

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5.2 Communicating Solutions in Exams

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 5.2 Review

1 Discussions

  • Exam Strategies

1 Videos

  • 5.2a Communicating Solutions in Exams

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • 5.2b Exam Checklist

5.3 Group Work & Problem Solving

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 5.3 Review

3 Videos

  • 5.3a Group Problem Solving
  • 5.3b Solving Group Problems
  • 5.3c Group Work at University

2 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes
  • 5.3d Active Listening Techniques

5.4 Problems, Problems, Problems...

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • 5.4 Review

1 Discussions

  • Spy Game

4 Videos

  • 5.4a Problems, Problems, Problems
  • 5.4b Organisation & Time Management
  • 5.4c Learning to De-Stress & Let Things Go
  • 5.4d Where to Find Help

1 Readings

  • Learning Outcomes

5.5 Summative Assessment

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  • Summative Quiz - Module 5
  • Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 5

6.1 Assessment Items

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Describing your Problem-Solving Processes

1 Discussions

  • End Of Course Discussion

3 Readings

  • Summative Assessment Overview
  • How to mark your peers' assignments
  • Practice peer making activity answers

Auto Summary

Boost your university success with "Problem-Solving Skills for University Success," a foundation-level personal development course by Coursera. Learn to harness problem-solving and creative thinking, recognize real problems, and apply analytical and creative techniques. Ideal for students aiming to excel academically. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions. Duration: 1440 minutes.

Katherine Olston
Instructors

Katherine Olston

Lydia Dutcher
Instructors

Lydia Dutcher