The course comprises 9 chapters, where a different way of thinking is embraced in each chapter. For each chapter, the focus is on the discussion of the respective way of thinking and the acquiring of a basic competence therein.
Over the course of the entire MOOC, a number of additional skills should also be developed. In addition to the ability to distinguish and identify different ways of thinking and problem-solving approaches, students should also be able, after completing the MOOC, to assess the different suitability of individual ways of thinking for different problems and to choose suitable problem-solving approaches for a specific problem.
Furthermore, they should be aware of the need for critical discussion and reflection in the design of technical systems and be able to explain them. Finally, they should be able to critically engage with computer science approaches and content, for example by formulating and discussing questions.
Figure 1 shows the lecturer of the course, Prof. Peter Purgathofer.
