BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS SYLLABUS CTEC 1380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I -TECHNICIAN CATALOG DESCRIPTION: CTEC 1380 Cooperative Education I - Technician. CIP 4103010003 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. Class time will focus on work related topics such as safety, self-initiative, goal setting, time management, leadership, communication, team skills, and continuous improvement. Students may register in only one co-op class per semester. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 20 lab) Prerequisite: Process Op Co-op - Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PTAC 2420, PTAC 1408 and a 2.7 GPA or approval of the division chair. Lab Tech Co-op - Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CTEC 1441 and a 2.7 GPA or approval of the division chair. Judy Chu Mickey McGaugh Mark Stoltenberg Bennett Willis Gary Hicks Ken Tasa June 2010
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CTEC 1380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I -TECHNICIAN II. Course Evaluation This course will be evaluated by the following: A. Surveys given to supervisors B. Discussions with supervisors C. Surveys to current students D. Surveys to previous students that are employed as chemical technicians. Student Evaluation Supervisor's Evaluation... 100 points Coordinator's Evaluation... 100 points TOTAL 200 points ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES BASED ON THESE POINTS: Instructor Evaluation 180--200 A 160--179 B 140--159 C 120--139 D Below 119 F A. Students will be given an opportunity to evaluate their instructor and the course content. B. Instructor will review and evaluate in terms of withdrawal rate. C. Final grades given will be reviewed in an effort to determine if a pattern of high or low grades exists. CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 2
Department Evaluation A. Faculty and the Division Chair will review student s grade and withdrawal trends. B. Faculty and the Division Chair will review the Course, Competencies, and Perspectives Assessment 3
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CTEC 1380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I -TECHNICIAN III. COURSE CONTENT Objectives Students enrolled in the Chemical Technology program must work in a related job in the chemical industry at least 20 hours per week with satisfactory evaluations by the coordinator and the job supervisor. Job Site Objectives A. Perform satisfactorily on the job in the following areas: 1. Concern for safety 2. Dependability 3. Adaptability 4. Job attitude 5. Technical ability 6. Productivity/quality/continuous improvement 7. Initiative and accepting responsibility 8. Acceptance of constructive criticism 9. Human relation skills (employee/employee, employer/employee) 10. Communication 11. Decision making/personal confidence/leadership B. Work with supervisor to develop goals for co-op training. Lecture Objectives Note: Objectives C through M are based on the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. A. Understand the basic options offered in a typical company benefits package. B. Be aware of the common safety concerns in a lab or plant environment. CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 4
C. Define the following: 1. Paradigm 2. Paradigm shift 3. Habit 4. Effectiveness D. Distinguish between production and production capacity. E. Distinguish between the following attitudes: 1. Dependency 2. Independency 3. Interdependency F. Distinguish between proactive and reactive. G. Distinguish between leadership and management. H. Write a personal mission statement. I. Fill out a weekly worksheet based on weekly goals. J. Give examples of the following approaches to conflict 1. Win/win 2. Win/lose 3. Lose/lose K. Define the following: 1. Empathic listening 2. Selective listening 3. Attentive listening L. Explain the relationship between trust and cooperation for the following conditions: 1. Defensive 2. Respectful 3. Synergistic M. Give examples of how a person can invest in the following areas for continual improvement: 1. Physical 2. Mental 3. Spiritual 4. Emotional/mental 5
Outline CTEC 1380 CHEM. TECH. INTERNSHIP I SCHEDULE Instructor: Dr. Judy Chu judy.chu@brazosport.edu Office: K206 Phone: 979-230-3435 Orientation: Online at https://online.brazosport.edu/ How to Log into the Class Access the course by going to: https://online.brazosport.edu/ Brazosport College students: Follow the instructions at http://www.brazosport.edu/sites/currentstudents/distancelearning/default.aspx to login to the course in Desire2Learn. Required Material (purchase from the BC bookstore): 1. Blue Notebook titled "Brazosport College Chemical Technology CO-OP Education I - CTEC 1380", by Gary Hicks. This is to record your weekly work activities and schedule. 2. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. New Student Data Sheet Due: Week 2 Goals from Supervisor Due: Week 3 Notebook Due: Week 15 CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 6
OUTLINE WEEK # TOPIC 1 Orientation Pass out forms, Introduction 2 Turn in New Student Data Sheet 3 Turn in Goals Sheet (Signed by the Supervisor) 4 Technical Overview, Safety 5 Seven Habits Introduction 6 Seven Habits Profile 7 Habit 1: Be Proactive 8 Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind 9 Habit 3: Put First Things First 10 Spring Break No Assignment 11 Habit 4: Think Win/Win 12 Habit 5: Seek First to Understand 13 Habit 6: Synergize 14 No Assignment 15 Turn in Notebooks The schedule will vary from semester to semester. The above schedule is based on a 16 week schedule where each week equates to 1 contact hours. In summer sessions the schedule will be adjusted to have more contact hours per week to accommodate the shorter semester. A. Requirements for successful intern performance 1. Company expectations 2. College expectations 3. Previous student input 4. Supervisor input 5. Goals B. Successful employee character traits: 1. Concern for safety 2. Dependability 3. Adaptability 4. Job attitude 5. Technical ability 6. Productivity/quality/continuous improvement 7. Initiative and accepting responsibility 8. Acceptance of constructive criticism 9. Human relation skills (employee/employee, employer/employee) 10. Communication 11. Decision making/personal confidence/leadership 7
C. Safety 1. Attitude toward safety 2. Specific safety considerations D. Habit 1 1. Self evaluation exercise 2. Be proactive 3. Team exercise E. Habit 2 1. Begin with the end in mind 2. Mission statement exercise F. Habit 3 1. Put first things first 2. Weekly work sheet exercise G. Habit 4 1. Think win/win 2. Self evaluation exercise H. Habit 5 1. Seek first to understand, then to be understood 2. Team exercise I. Habit 6 1. Synergize 2. Team exercise J. Habit 7 1. Sharpen the saw 2. Team exercise CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 8
BRAZOSPORT COLLEGE SYLLABUS CTEC 1380 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I -TECHNICIAN IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES CTEC 1380 OUTCOMES Student will record a biweekly job report form on job activities and learning experiences. Student and supervisor will prepare a list of goals to be accomplished in the co-op position. Student will complete written assignments in reference to "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey. Students will have a C or better on their performance evaluation. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Grade reports for completion Goals turned into coordinator Grade on assignments Grade from performance evaluation SCANS Competencies: The Secretary Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these competencies and skills are integrated. The following is a list of applications of specific SCANS competencies and skills in this course. 9
Competency Reference SCANS COMPETENCIES CTEC 1380 Application 1. Resource Time Management Facilities/ Management Human Resources Productivity and time management is discussed in lecture as well as being emphasized on the job as part of the supervisor s evaluation. The students will do an evaluation of their performance as well as their supervisor s. They are made aware of equipment and material resources, budgets, etc. at their job. 2. Interpersonal Leadership Participation as Team Member Works with Diversity 3. Information Acquiring Organizing Interpreting 4. Systems, Understanding Organizational Systems Technological Systems Social Systems Leadership and interpersonal relations are discussed in lecture. The students are evaluated on their human relation skills at their job. Utilizing data is discussed in lecture. The co-op jobs will typically require the student to acquire, organize and interpret data that is part of their evaluation. Students will be evaluated on their job performance at midterm and at the end of each semester of the internship. The supervisor or the college coordinator will review these evaluations with the student and suggest ways of improving their performance. The student will develop their own personal goals for improving their performance. Continuous improvement will be discussed in the lecture. 5. Technology Selecting Applying Maintaining The student will be required at their job to operate a variety of technical instruments. This will involve not only operation but some maintenance and troubleshooting as the student becomes more familiar with the equipment. The student will be evaluated at the end of each semester on their technical ability. 6. Basic Skills Reading, Writing Mathematics Speaking, Listening Students are typically required at their co-op jobs to: read various job procedures, manuals, and reports; make written reports; perform mathematical calculations on lab data; and communicate effectively with their supervisor and co-workers. 7. Thinking Skills Decision Making Problem Solving Learning Techniques 8. Personal Qualities Responsibility Sociability Integrity/ Honesty Thinking skills and problem solving are discussed in lecture. Learning skills are discussed on how to adapt to a new job. The student is evaluated on adaptability and decision making. Personal confidence, accepting responsibility, human relations, and integrity are discussed in the lecture and are part of the student s performance evaluation.
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Brazosport College Syllabus for CTEC 1380: Cooperative Education I - Technician Instructor: Dr. Judy Chu Office: K-206 Office Phone: 979-230-3435 email: judy.chu@brazosport.edu Alt. Phone: 979-230-3427 COURSE DESCRIPTION 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 distance learning with work experience. Distance learning activities will focus on work related topics such as safety, self-initiative, goal setting, time management, leadership, communication, team skills, and continuous improvement. Students may register in only one co-op class per semester. (3 SCH, 1 lecture, 20 lab) PREREQUISITES Prerequisite: Process Op Co-op - Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PTAC 2420, PTAC 1408 and a 2.7 GPA or approval of the division chair. Lab Tech Co-op - Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CTEC 1441 and a 2.7 GPA or approval of the division chair. COURSE GOALS Students enrolled in the Chemical Technology program must work in a related job in the chemical industry at least 20 hours per week with satisfactory evaluations by the coordinator and the job supervisor. TEXTBOOK OR COURSE MATERIAL INFORMATION Covey, Stephen. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. S & S Fireside, 1989. Co-Op Education I. Brazosport College, 2010. LAB REQUIREMENTS As needed for the job location. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Brazosport College is committed to providing equal education opportunities to every student. Brazosport College offers services for individuals with special needs and capabilities including counseling, tutoring, equipment, and software to assist students with special needs. Please contact the Special Populations Counselor, 979-230-3236, for further information. ACADEMIC HONESTY Brazosport College assumes that students eligible to perform on the college level are familiar with the ordinary rules governing proper conduct including academic honesty. The principle of academic honesty is that all work presented by you is yours alone. Academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and collusion shall be treated appropriately. Please refer to the Brazosport College Student Guide for more information; this is available online at http://www.brazosport.edu/web%20part%20pages/sched.aspx. CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 12
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES Distance learning class attendance is not graded, but you must participate in the class to successfully complete the course. If you are unable to complete this course, you must complete and submit a withdrawal form with the registrar. If you stop participating in the class and do not withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an F. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING POLICY 1. Students enrolled in the Chemical Technology program must work in a related job in the chemical industry at least 20 hours per week with satisfactory evaluations by the job supervisor. 2. Students must also participate in the on-line portion of the course with satisfactory evaluation by the distance learning coordinator. Job Supervisor's Evaluation Distance Learning Coordinator's Evaluation TOTAL 100 points 100 points 200 points ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES BASED ON THESE POINTS: 180 200 A 160--179 B 140--159 C 120--139 D Below 119 F TESTING None. MAKE-UP POLICY None. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to fully participate in this course. The following criteria are intended to assist you in being successful in this course: 1. understand the syllabus requirements 2. use appropriate time management skills 3. communicate with the job supervisor and distance learning coordinator 4. complete on-line course work on time, and 5. work at least 20 hours in a job related to the chemical industry. PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIOS, SERVICE LEARNING, INTERNSHIPS, ETC. None. 13
OTHER STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION Information about the Library is available at www.brazosport.edu/sites/currentstudents/library/default.aspx or by calling 979-230-3310. Information about study skills and tutoring for math, reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and other subjects is available in the Learning Assistance Center (LAC); see www.brazosport.edu/sites/currentstudents/lac/default.aspx or call 979-230-3253. To contact the Physical Sciences and Process Technology Department call 979-230-3427. The Student Services provides assistance in the following: Counseling and Advising 979-230-3040 Financial Aid 979-230-3294 Student Activities 979-230-3355 To reach the Information Technology Department for computer, email, or other technical assistance call the Helpdesk at 979-230-3266. CTEC 1380, Cooperative Education I 14