AH 215W - The Creative Mind *

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This course will provide students the opportunity to explore their creative potential both within and outside their chosen field of study. Emphasis will be placed on techniques which simulate creativity in problem solving, encourage higher-order thinking skills and promote the cultivation of innovative thought in everyday life. Problems and projects will be solved, both individually and in teams, and a variety of communication tools will be explored to express and assess the ideas and solutions which are developed. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.