COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I/II: ITS-2910/ITS-2920

SAMPLE COURSE INFORMATION/SYLLABUS

Instructor: Daphne Powell

Class Meetings

There is to be one MANDATORY meeting with the instructor per appointment.

Reading Materials

Articles related to particular field of work/study.

Pre-requisites

ITS 2910: ITS 1110 and completion of nine credits toward computer programming or Information Service Technology degree, plus permission of department chair.

ITS 2920: ITS 2910, plus permission of department chair

Description of Course

Cooperative education allows students to combine academic study with on-the-job experience by working on paid training assignments coordinated by department faculty. The major objective of cooperative education is the application of classroom theory in a work environment. This course is intended for students who are pursuing a degree in a technical studies discipline.

Objectives

Students will blend academic study with on-the-job experience. In particular, students are provided the opportunity:

For the practical application of theory, which gives greater meaning and understanding to college courses.
To increase awareness of self and capabilities, while developing maturity and encouraging self-reliance.
To gain valuable experience in human relations by working in a business/industrial environment.
For an easier transition from college to work.
To earn salaries that help reduce the burden of college expenses. In the discussion area new work experiences will be discussed. You must participate in providing information regarding work experiences.
To enable current workers in the field to take on learning objectives that will lead to a promotion or career change.

Attendance

You will be responsible for completing the proposed project independently. You will also be required to submit a final electronic document, the requirements of which are listed below.

Grading

Your final grade will be Pass (70 points and above) or Fail.

Grade determined by the following:

Project/Showing the Work	25 points
Student Disk	20 points
Employer Evaluation	20 points
Time Log	15 points
Project Progress Assignments (4 @ 5 pts. each)	20 points

A grade of “FX “ be given at midterm and at the end of the semester if a student fail to attend or cease to attend class at or before the midpoint of the course. In the case of students in web courses, an “FX” grade may be awarded to students who have never participated or ceased to participate in the course. This grade would equate to an F.

Academic Honesty

Each student is expected to perform his own academic work. Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty are considered an extremely serious offense. The student is personally responsible for understanding the various forms of academic dishonesty as they are explained in the "Student Code of Conduct" in the Student Handbook. Ignorance of any requirement for academic honesty will not constitute an excuse from disciplinary proceedings. Any form of cheating will be considered grounds for failure of the course.

Audit Policy

This course cannot be audited.

Withdrawal Date

The last day to withdraw from the class without a grade may be found on the college’s web page or in the schedule of classes. Keep this date in mind. Incompletes will only be given if all assignments are completed and a student has a personal problem that cannot be avoided. If this occurs before last day to withdraw, you must withdraw from the course rather than receive an incomplete.

Project Outline

This assignment is to be turned in using electronic media. You will need to submit the project on a CD-ROM. Please put the entire project on a CD-R, see below, (I will not accept floppies) nor will I accept e-mail attachments.

Below are the Section Requirements needed.

Assignment	What is needed	Format
Introduction	Overview of the Co-Operation Education Project that was approved and a brief summary of your Work Environment	WORD
Learning objectives	This should be all the new challenges that you will have to learn in order to complete your project	Bulleted list in WORD
Task assignments	Specifically all the tasks needed to complete your project. This should have two parts: 1) Supervisor should have given you tasks to complete 2) There might be some things you have to do in order to complete the task given by supervisor	Two Bulleted list required for 1 & 2, WORD
Independent research	Anything and Everything needed tohelp you learn how to complete the task	POWERPOINT
Showing the Work	The Process from start to finish	POWERPOINT
The Completed Project	Approved by Instructor prior to enrolling in this course.	In the appropriate Software Application
Resume	This should be a new job/position/task, showing Co-operative Education project	WORD
Summary	Benefits of the Co-operative Education Program	WORD
Time Log	Actual time and brief description of time spent on project, min 225 hours	EXCEL
Performance Evaluation	This is provided by the Instructor and completed by your Supervisor	ON-LINE SURVEY

Class Schedule

Assignment	Where to Submit	Point Value
Mandatory Meeting completed	See Office Hours for face to face OR e-mail to set up chat	5 point deduction if not done
Introduction and Learning Objectives due	Assignment Drop box	5 points
Task Assignments	Assignment Drop box	5 points
Independent Research	Assignment Drop box	5 points
Showing the Work	Assignment Drop box	5 points
Employer Evaluations sent out	By Instructor
Final Project due	Disk must be in instructors mailbox	15 point deduction if not received by this date
Late Projects due	Disk must be in instructors mailbox	Grade “Fail” assigned if no project in by this date
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