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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Agriculture Cooperative Education
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Course Prefix & Number:
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AGMG 2280
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Fall ‘18
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Semester Credit Hours:
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2
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Lecture Hours:
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16
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Lab Hours:
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160
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
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. Includes a lecture component.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Steve Keith
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville / SCI 406
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731
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E-mail Address:
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skeith@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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10AM-12Noon
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11:30AM – 12 Noon
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10AM – 11AM
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9AM-10AM & 11:30AM-12Noon
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By Appt.
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3PM – 4:30PM
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3PM – 4:30PM
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3PM – 4PM
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** Available at other times by appointment – Email skeith@nctc.edu to schedule an appointment
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
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Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Submission of Employer Information Sheet on or before the Deadline
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5
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Written evaluation completed jointly by employer and instructor/coordinator
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30
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Completion of two (2) writing assignments (5% for each assignment)
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25
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Submitting complete & accurate Log Sheets (Minimum 160 hours)
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25
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Industry Professional Interview (two assignments)
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15
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___November 8th ___________.
Holidays where class will not meet:
September 3rd – Labor Day
November 21-24 – Thanksgiving
December 8-13 – Final Exams
December 14th - Graduation
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.
FIRST OFFENSE in this class will result in a ZERO grade for the assignment/project anyone found guilty of Scholastic Dishonesty . SECOND OFFENSE will be turned over to Student Services for action. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Science Division Chairperson
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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SCI 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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