PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER SYLLABUS
LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK
MSCI 2200
Class Hours: 2.0   Credit Hours: 2.0  
Laboratory Hours: 3.0   Revised: Spring 04  
       
Catalog Course Description:    
  Introduction to Army values, ethics, equal opportunity and sexual harassment training; counseling techniques; problem solving; career decision making; motivating subordinates; develop and lead a physical fitness program; and military common task training. 
Entry Level Standards:    
   Student must consult with Captain William Edwards prior to enrollment (974-5371).
Prerequisites:    
  Permission from ROTC program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; MSCI 2100 or consent of instructor
Textbook(s) and Other Course Materials:  
   All manuals, Instructor handouts and materials will be handed out during class.
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:    
  Week Topic
  1 Administrative and Orientation, Issue Text
Basic Army Values
Values, Attitudes, & Behaviors
  2 Honor & Honorable Living/Respect for others property
Plagiarism, Documentation and Copyright Laws
Binge Drinking/Drugs, Alcohol & Violence
  3 Values & Ethics Review
Values & Ethics Exam
  4 CCTT Train up
  5 CCTT Train up.Lab Test
Implement a Total Army Fitness Program
  6 How to Conduct Physical Training PE
  7 Leadership Development Program
Army Leadership Doctrine
  8 Identify Duties & Authorities of Officers/NCOs
Apply Branch Info to Career Decisions
  9 Conduct Pre Combat Checks
Conduct a Risk Assessment
  10 Counsel Subordinates/Effective Listening & Feedback
Apply Team Development Techniques
  11 Leadership & Counseling Review
Leadership & Counseling Exam
  12 Conflict Resolution
Senior/Subordinate Relationship
22   Extremism/Prejudice
  13 Cultural Tolerance
Date Rape/Socialization
Sexual Assault
Power & Discrimination, Sexism
Institutional Discrimination
  14 Equal Opportunity Review
  15 Equal Opportunity Exam
  16 Final Exam Period
II. Course Objectives*:    
  A. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of Army values. II.2, II.3, III.2
  B. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of equal opportunity training. II.2, II.3, III.2
  C. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of Army ethics. II.2, II.3, III.2
  D. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of Army doctrine. II.2, II.3, III.2
  E. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of Army problem solving. II.2, II.3, III.2
  F. Exhibit an introductory knowledge of Army career decision making. II.2, II.3, III.2
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the university parallel program.
III. Instructional Processes*:     
Students will:      
  1. Develop a vocabulary that allows them to communicate more effectively
with military personnel.  Communication Outcome, Transitional Strategy
  2. Participate in lecture and field activities which develop teamwork, problem solving and information analysis. Information Literacy Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome,  Active Learning Strategy
  3. Listen to lectures, read text and handouts on topics regarding military history, safety, equipment, and terminology.  Communication Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Information Literacy Outcome, Personal Development Outcome
  4. Practice the elements of work ethic such as punctuality, professionalism, dependability, cooperation and contribution. Personal Development 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. Understand the philosophy of the Army values and ethics system. A,C
2. Become familiar with the Army's Equal Opportunity Program. A,B
3. Develop leadership skills by applying Army Leadership Doctrine. A,D
4. Learn how to solve Ethical dilemmas.  A,C
5. Identify duties of today's officer, warrant officer, non commissioned officer, and civilians. D
6. Prepare and conduct a Risk Assessment. E
7. Know how to properly demonstrate military leadership doctrine to given situations. A,D
8. Learn how to motivate subordinates. B,F
9. Be able to counsel subordinates. B,F
10. Apply branch information to career decisions. F
*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.
V. Evaluation:
A. Testing Procedures:
There will be a total of three exams totaling 60 points. Anyone who misses a lab, exam, or quiz at the regularly scheduled time will receive a score of zero, unless prior arrangements are made with the class instructor.
B. Laboratory Expectations:
LAB SCHEDULE
         SUBJECT                                       CADETS ATTENDING
 1         Administration                                   Contracted & Scholarship
 2         D&C Lab                                            ALL
 3         D&C Lab                                            ALL
 4         CCTT Train up                                  Contracted & Scholarship
 5         CCTT Lab Test                                 Contracted & Scholarship
 6         Conduct Physical Training PE       ALL
 7         PCI's                                                   Contracted & Scholarship
 8         FLRC                                                  ALL
 9         Drill Meet Prep                                 Contracted & Scholarship
10         BN Run & JFTX PCI                      ALL
11         NO LAB                                           ALL
12         NO LAB                                          ALL
13         Movement Techniques                Contracted & Scholarship
14         MS IV Planned Lab                       ALL
15         NO LAB                                          ALL
16         Awards Ceremony                        Contracted & Scholarship 
C. Field Work:
Prepare and conduct a Risk Assessment:                         20 points 
Participation in /Rangers/Dragoons/FTX/Drill meet:      10 points 
Physical Fitness:                                                                   10 points 
D. Other Evaluation Methods:
Extra Credit: A book report on any military subject, cleared by the instructor may be submitted for extra credit of 10 points.  The minimum length of the report will be five pages, double-spaced, type written.  There will also be 1 extra credit question per 10 questions on each test.
E. Grading Scale:
Exam #1           Values & Ethics                            20 points        A        90-100
Exam #2           Leadership and Counseling        20 points        B+      86-89
Exam #3           Equal Opportunity                        20 points        B        80-85
Prepare and conduct a Risk Assessment           20 points        C+      76-79
Participation in /Rangers/Dragoons/                                           C        70-75
     FTX/Drill meet                                                   10 points        D        65-69
Physical Fitness                                                     10 points        F         64 & below
                                                               Total        100 points
VI. Policies:
Attendance Policy:
Strict class attendance is mandatory.  Each unexcused absence will result in a 1-point deduction per day from your final grade.  In addition to attendance in MS 220, all contracted cadets must attend the MS 130 class.  Each unexcused absence from that class will result in a 1-point deduction per day from your final grade in MS 220 after the second unexcused absence.