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Advanced Problem Solving Techniques

  • Semester: Fall 2018
  • Course ID: 179P
  • Credit Hours: 1
  • Unique: 28790

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
  • Experiential Credit: 1 credit hour
  • Short course: Aug 29 - Sep 17, 2018

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, WED 6:00 - 9:00 pm CCJ 3.306

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
None

Description

Successful lawyers of all types are able to craft solutions to clients’ seemingly intractable problems. Sophisticated clients have already explored solutions with their in-house legal staff before bringing their case or problem to you. Finding solutions requires following a proven process which can be learned, practiced and refined. This is a skills course where students will learn and practice specific skills of design thinking, divergent thinking and ideation to become more agile thinkers and creative problem solvers. 1-Hour Pass/Fail Class Schedule: This 1 credit hour class will meet for five total sessions from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: 8/29, 9/5, 9/10, 9/12, and 9/17..

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

H2 Solve Wicked Problems: Getting Started with Creative Problem Solving *
Paul D. Reali
OmniSkills Press , edition: 2010
ISBN: 978-0-557-35041-4
Creativity Rising: Creative Thinking & Creative Problem Solving in the 21st Century *
Gerard J. Puccio, Marie Mance, Laura Barbero Switalski, Paul D. Reali
ICSC Press, International Center for Studies in Creativity , edition: 2012
ISBN: 9780984979516

Instructors

Headshot of McCormack, Tracy W. McCormack, Tracy W.
Headshot of Aebersold, Elizabeth Aebersold, Elizabeth
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Important Class Changes

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08/30/2018 Room(s) changed
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Course title updated