SYLLABUS
Name of
Course:
Environmental Studies Seminar II
Course
Instructor:
Gary Phillips, Environmental Studies Program Coordinator
Office phone number - (712) 362-7978 & e-mail address - gphillips@ilcc.cc.ia.us
Credits:
Lecture (EV204A) - 1 credit
Catalog
Description:
Environmental Studies Seminar II is an opportunity to prepare for
participation in cooperative education and to develop a presentation to be made
in a seminar format. Emphasis is
placed on continued development of job seeking skills, preparation for the
Environmental Studies Practicum, and the skills needed to prepare and make a
presentation addressing a current environmental topic.
Text:
None
Other
Materials:
Course portfolio
Objective of
Course:
The objective of this course is to prepare the student for participation
in the Environmental Studies Practicum and to provide the student with the
opportunity to prepare and make a seminar presentation.
Course
Content:
Cooperative
education.
Environmental
Studies Practicum.
Individual
interviews with instructor.
Student topic
presentations.
Practicum
planning.
Method of
Instructional Delivery:
There will be one hour of lecture, demonstrations, and discussions each
week. Also, various independent
study assignments will be made during the semester requiring completion, as well
as various class reports and individual presentations.
Learning
Objectives/Competencies:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
Describe the
purpose of cooperative education.
State the value
and importance of cooperative education.
List the
responsibilities of the student, the sponsor, and the coordinator in
relationship to cooperative education.
Summarize the
contents of the Student Manual for Environmental Studies
Practicum.
Describe how to
apply for and enroll in the Environmental Studies Practicum.
Describe the
duties, benefits, responsibilities, and qualifications of a specific environmental
career area.
Describe the
prerequisites which must be met before enrollment in the Environmental
Studies Practicum can be completed.
Complete the
forms and contracts required for enrolling in the Environmental Studies
Practicum.
List their
career preferences and explain why they have specific career preferences.
Describe why
they want a career in the environmental field.
Describe the
steps which must be taken to prepare a paper for presentation before a group
of students.
Present a paper
dealing with a current environmental topic in a seminar setting.
Prepare and
assemble a portfolio with the materials needed to successfully apply for a
job.
Describe the
traits and characteristics of an employee which will enhance their success
while on-the-job.
Methods of
Evaluation:
Evaluation of student performance will be based upon completion of
assigned tasks and projects, presentation of reports, and attendance.
Students are expected to attend class except in cases of sickness,
emergencies, and excused absences. Students
who miss class for the above reasons will be allowed to make up their work.
Grading:
Grading is determined by a percentage of total points for the semester.
Sixty percent is required to pass the course, seventy percent for a C,
eighty percent for a B, and ninety percent for an A.