NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

Course title:                                                                Internship: Drafting and Design Technology

Course prefix, number, and section number:         DFTG 2386, Section 400

Semester/Year of course:                                          FA/24

Semester start and end dates:                                  August 26th--December 14th

 

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid):  Asynchronous Online

Class meeting location, days, and times:  Mandatory online meeting times will be posted on Canvas.

Lab meeting location, days, and times:  N/A

 

Semester credit hours:  3

 

Course description:

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

 

Course prerequisites: 

• Must be completed in the student’s last semester.
• Instructor approval required.

 

Required course materials:

• Large 3 Ring Binder (For all coursework)
• Package of tabbed dividers for binder
• Package of clear sheet protectors (resume)
• Resume Paper
• USB Flash Drive (64 GB)

 

Printing costs associated with portfolio (Estimated: $20.00)

 

Required Software:

• Microsoft Word/Excel
• Autodesk Autocad, Revit, and Inventor (Free versions available)

 

 

 

 

 

Name of instructor:  James Zachary Ouchley

Office location:          Corinth, Room 333

Telephone number:   940-365-7421

E-mail address:           jouchley@nctc.edu

 

Office hours for students:

 

Monday                                 Tuesday                                 Wednesday                           Thursday 

8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.              8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.              8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.              8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.                                3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.                                1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.                                3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.               

 

 

• Office hours will be held online.
• Please check Canvas for the most up-to-date office hours. 
• Online meetings should be scheduled through Cisco Webex on Canvas.
• Face-to-face meetings can be scheduled.  Please email me to set up a time.
• The instructor is not available on Saturday and Sunday. Any emails sent on Saturday or Sunday will be answered on Monday.

 

 

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

 

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

 

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

 

List of graded assignments:

 

Course Packet (upfront paperwork)/Syllabus Quiz                5%

Monthly Journals                                                                    10%    

Monthly Time Sheets                                                              10%

Visit to Career Center                                                             5%

Draft Portfolio/2^nd Face-to-face meeting                               10%

Final Portfolio                                                                         20%

Final Resume                                                                          10%

Formal Evaluation                                                                   30%

                                                                       

 

**See attached course calendar

 

 

 

 

 

Final grade scale: 

90-100 A

80-89.99-B

70-79.99-C

60-69.99-D

59.99 and Below-F

 

 

Late work policy:  Coursework is not accepted late.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy:

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  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)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• An “F” for the course
• A scholastic dishonesty report
• A “0” for the assignment

 

Artificial Intelligence Policy:

• The use of artificial intelligence software is NOT permitted in this course unless specifically stated on an assignment.
• Artificial intelligence detection software may be used to check assignments/tests.
• If an assignment/test is flagged by the software as created by AI, the student may be asked to resubmit the assignment/test.
• If the student does not resubmit the assignment/test, they may receive a 0 for this assignment/test.
• Please also refer to the AI statement in this syllabus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

**You must complete 144 hours at your approved internship. 

**You are required to meet face-to-face/online at least 3 times with your instructor.  If you do not complete these meetings, you will receive an F for the class.

**Providing all assignments on time for the first five weeks is mandatory. If these assignments are not completed by the end of the fifth week, the instructor will withdraw the student.

**Providing all assignments on time is mandatory.  If you do not complete all assignments in this class, you will receive an F for the class.

 

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W”:   November 4th

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. As outlined in the learning plan, 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.
2. 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.

 

Core Objectives:  N/A

 

QEP Learning Outcome:  Ethical Decision Making

 

 

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