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MASTER SYLLABUS |
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CGT 2050 |
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| Class Hours: 1-3.0 | Credit Hours: 1-3.0 | ||||||||
| Laboratory Hours: 0.0 | Revised: Spring 04 | ||||||||
| NOTE: This course is not designed for transfer credit. | |||||||||
| Catalog Course Description: | |||||||||
| Special projects and applications in emerging technology and media. May be repeated up to 9 credits. | |||||||||
| Entry Level Standards: | |||||||||
| The student is expected to be able to read on a college level, write using correct spelling and grammar, be computer literate, and be able to conduct research utilizing Internet and pertinent learning resources and techniques. | |||||||||
| Prerequisite: | |||||||||
| CGT 1105 or consent of instructor | |||||||||
| Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials: | |||||||||
| Textbooks will vary, depending on the course topic and the instructor. | |||||||||
| I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis: | |||||||||
| Week | Topic | ||||||||
| 1-15 | Activities will vary according to course content and may include lectures, discussions, field trips, experiments, individual and/or group projects, essays, and term papers. The course syllabus distributed on the first day of class will list specific information. | ||||||||
| 16 | Final Exam Period | ||||||||
| II. Course Objectives*: | |||||||||
| A. | Provide opportunities for students to have unique experiences in learning about applications in the selected program of study. I, II, III, IV | ||||||||
| B. | Develop an understanding of new opportunities in program-related technology. I, II, III, IV | ||||||||
| C. | Develop critical thinking skills and problem solving skills to review and analyze information relating to the selected topic. I, II, III, IV | ||||||||
| D. | Develop an appreciation of the societal issues involved with the special topic, when appropriate. I, II, III, IV | ||||||||
| *Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the CGT program. | |||||||||
| III. Instructional Processes*: | |||||||||
| Students will: | |||||||||
| 1. | Engage in teamwork to facilitate cooperative learning. Active Learning Strategies | ||||||||
| 2. | Approach problems both mathematically and verbally. Communication Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Numerical Literacy Outcome | ||||||||
| 3. | Use critical thinking skills to solve problems. This will be done in groups to promote idea sharing. Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategies | ||||||||
| 4. | Learn about appropriate technologies. Technological Literacy Outcome | ||||||||
| 5. | Gain the knowledge to have a foundation in the selected topic, assisting the student in moving on to upper level courses and eventually to the job. This will be done by a variety of means, including listening to lectures, experimenting (when appropriate), participating in field trips, viewing video tapes and video discs, and particpating in group discussions. Communication Outcome, Personal Development Outcome, Numerical Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategies, Active Learning Strategies | ||||||||
| 6. | Use discussions to evaluate the societal implications involved with the special topic. Personal Development Outcome, Cultural Diversity and Social Adaptation Outcome | ||||||||
| *Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference Pellissippi State’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process. | |||||||||
| IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: | |||||||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: | |||||||||
| 1. | Discuss basic and advanced facts associated with the selected topic. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 2. | Discuss implications for society based on information regarding the selected topic. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 3. | Discuss implications for the future based on information regarding the selected topic. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 4. | Understand the manner in which the special topic fits into the overall picture of the program of study. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 5. | Discuss (depending on the course) appropriate technologies. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 6. | Use (depending on the course) appropriate technologies. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| 7. | Demonstrate the ability to integrate the course information into related projects. A, B, C, D | ||||||||
| *Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. | |||||||||
| V. Evaluation: | |||||||||
| A. Testing Procedures: | |||||||||
| The specific evaluation methods will vary according to the course content. Essay test questions, participation in class activities, individual and/or group projects, and written out-of-class papers may all be a part of the evaluation process. The course syllabus distributed on the first day of class will list specifics. | |||||||||
| B. Grading Scale: | |||||||||
| 90-100
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80-89 B 70-79 C 60-69 D below 60 F |
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| VI. Policies: | |||||||||
| A. Attendance Policy: | |||||||||
| Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course (Pellissippi State Catalog). Individual departments/programs/disciplines, with the approval of the vice president of Academic and Student Affairs, may have requirements that are more stringent. | |||||||||
| B. Other Policies: | |||||||||
| Roll:
Roll will be taken at the beginning of the class period. Three tardies
will count as one absence. Leaving class early without prior consent of
the instructor is not acceptable and will count as an absence.
Make-up Work: In the event of an absence, students must use their own initiative to secure lecture notes, assignments, and other information that might have been covered during the class period. |
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