Text Title: Journal articles and published notes
Author(s): Various
Publisher: N/A
I. Course Overview
An introduction to
college life, technology, technology education, facilities management and
related subjects
II. Course Objectives
After completing the
course, students will have a basic understanding of and be able to effectively
demonstrate basic knowledge of:
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Preparing a resume
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Successfully advancing through the
FMTS program
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Library research
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University life
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Facilities Management
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Basic career planning
III. Instructional
Activities
Students will make
progress toward meeting the objectives, competencies and outcomes of the course
through rigorous critical thinking and by:
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Regularly attending lectures, field
trips, demonstrations and other course activities.
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Submitting complete homework
assignments in a timely manner.
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Reading and comprehending texts,
journals and handouts.
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Actively participating in academic
discussions and other course activities.
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Providing meaningful input to group
activities.
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Obtaining outside assistance as
necessary.
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Conducting supplementary,
independent, library and/or other such research directed toward self
improvement and subject matter proficiency.
IV. Subject Matter
Outline
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Resume preparation
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Curriculum planning
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Developing goals for college and
life
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Succeeding in college
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Project #1
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The role of advising
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Library use
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Using the USC catalog
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Critical thinking
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Test taking
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Midterm Exam
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Project #2
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Technical writing & public speaking
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Adjusting to college life
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USC services
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Coop/internship experiences
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Project #3
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Final Exam
V. Required Course
Outcomes
Examples of
proficiency in the following course outcomes must be present in the student's
portfolio:
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Library Research Project
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Resume Project
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Facilities Management Project