Business / Technology / Social Science Division
Syllabus (partial only)
Cooperative Work Experience
ACNT 1382, ACNT 2380, BMGT 2382, GRPH 2380, ITSC 2380, ITSE 2380, MRKG 2380,
POFL 2380, POFM 2380, POFT 2380, POFT 2381, IMED 2380, and RTVB
2381
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- Must have a job - working a minimum of 20 hours per week – (29 in the summer) or contact instructor immediately!
- Must be enrolled in a certificate or degree plan
- Must have completed at least 15 credits of course work.
Note: programs such as Computer Information Technology, Interactive Media, or Computer Graphic Design recommend that you be in the last semester of your certificate or degree.
· Must have approval of Program Coordinator
- Must be proficient in the use of email, the Internet, and word processing
- Recommended Textbook: The College Writer’s Handbook, by VanderMey, Meyer, VanRys and Sebranek, ISBN 0-618-83619-5
- Three-ring notebook with index dividers
- Hardware
Required: Pentium 133 or better computer with 32 MB
- Software Required: Windows 95 or higher and Word 97 or higher,
- Internet access
- Email address
This course offers career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Enrichment assignments conducted throughout the semester enhance the student's personal and career growth. The instructor will work with the student and employer to set individualized co-op objectives related to job growth, personal development, problem solving, routine duties, and future career aspirations.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
- Complete individualized job-related objectives to provide new learning experiences related to student's career field.
- Use the Internet to complete assignments and discussions related to this online course.
EVALUATION POLICIES
Course Content
In addition to working on specific co-op objectives on the job, each student is required to write a research paper, write a resume, work on interview skills, submit weekly reports and participate in class discussions. The Course Calendar/Assignment Schedule lists all required activities, along with a timeline for completion.
Writing Objectives Module, Discussions, and Self-Development Assignments
- The Writing Objectives Module is found under "Course Content" on the Homepage in WebCT.
- The discussion topics are listed in the "Discussions" section.
- The self-development assignments are completed using the Internet. The links for completing these assignments are found in the Webliography section of the course.
The Course Calendar is set up on a weekly basis and has step-by-step directions for completing all course assignments. You will need to print the Course Calendar to access needed information to complete the assignments!
Weekly Check-in
You must check in weekly with your coordinator. You must submit the form under "Assignments" on the homepage. Failure to check in weekly results in a lower grade. Make sure you check the Grade Sheet once you get into the course and print the entire syllabus!
Portfolio Notebook
You must prepare a portfolio notebook documenting your Five Job Objectives following the directions at the end of this syllabus. Portfolios must be submitted by the assigned due date shown in the course schedule.
Evaluation
Final grades are determined as follows. Point values are listed in the My Grades area on the Webpage.
Debbie Hughes
Phone: 281-
Email: debbie.hughes@nhmccd.edu
PARTICIPATION POLICIES
You may not be able to complete the course objectives at the level you desire if you are absent from your job more than one week. (See Evaluation Policies in this syllabus.)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The College's academic integrity policy states, "NHMCCD is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Plagiarizing written work or projects,
- Cheating on exams or assignments,
- Collusion on an exam or project,
- Misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course."
Refer to the NHMCCD catalog for additional information.
VIRUS PROTECTION
The College will not be held liable for any corruption of data caused by virus contamination. Our computers are regularly screened and are protected against computer viruses to the best of our ability. However, we do not guarantee that our systems are virus free at all times. Procedures are in place in all labs for you to scan your diskettes. It is your responsibility to protect your data from corruption due to viruses.
In an online course, it is especially IMPORTANT that we all have a virus program installed on the computer
we are using and that we scan our disks
frequently to make sure none of the files has a virus. For this
class, we will communicate using the
Library
The library at each college provides print and non-print resources and services for all students. The materials have been selected to serve the curricular, vocational, and recreational needs of the college community. Each college library provides computer access to a variety of information in electronic form including bibliographic indexes to journals, Internet resources, and multimedia publications.
Learning Centers
Learning Centers at each college provide print and audio-visual materials as well as tutorial assistance and computer labs for students who need academic support services. Materials from other disciplines are available in each center including reading, writing, math, and college study skills.
Internet & Email
The District provides computing and network resources to students. Students are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail for educational or District-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. However, the equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the District computer services are and remain the property of the District. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the District, and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the District's policies and procedures regarding its use.
Access to the District's email and similar electronic communication systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. District users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Anonymous or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy. For additional information, refer the NHMCCD catalog or online student email policy.
COURSE CONTENT/SCANS
The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has researched and listed the skills and competencies that make up the know-how employees will need for workplace success. The following SCANS skills are incorporated into the course content as listed below:
Resources - knows how to allocate time, activities, and materials.
Students use time management and problem-solving skills while scheduling their work hours, managing worksite activities, and using the Internet to complete course assignments.
Interpersonal skills - works on teams, teaches others, serves customers, leads, negotiates and works well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Students use human relations and inter-personal communication skills while working with supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
Information - acquires and evaluates data, organizes and maintains files, interprets and communicates, and uses computers to process information.
Students use information management skills and computers while researching, evaluating, completing, and submitting course assignments and job objectives.
Technology - selects equipment and tools, applies technology to specific tasks, and maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
Students use the computer to produce various types of documents, depending upon their learning objectives for their job. Students research and submit assignments via email and the Internet.
Systems - understands social, organizational, and technological systems; monitors and corrects performance; and designs or improves systems.
Students must learn the mission and purpose for the company and for the department in which they work. Students are encouraged to look for ways to make at least one improvement for their department.
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