NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: HORTICULTURE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Course prefix, number, and section number: HALT 2480.0100
Semester/Year of course: FA/2023
Semester start and end dates: 08/28/23 – 12/16/23
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Cooperative Education
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online coursework
Lab meeting location, days, and times: In the Field
Semester credit hours: 4
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 classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Course prerequisites:
Special permission should be attained from the instructor prior to registering for this course.
Required course materials:
None
Name of instructor: Ashley Hartman
Office location: Gainesville, AGC 1608
Telephone number: (940) 668-7731 x4488
E-mail address: ahartman@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Mondays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Online), Wednesdays, 11-12 p.m., 2-5 p.m. (face to face in office)
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:
100 points Portfolio
40 points Career Services Report and Meeting
40 points Small Business Development Center Report
256 points Time Sheets & Reports (16@16 points each)
20 points Tour of Job Placement
75 points Supervisor’s Evaluation
100 points Final Report
25 points Thank you notes
14 points Self-Evaluation Assignment
25 points Instructor’s Evaluation
6 points Check in with Instructor
700 points Total
Final grade scale:
A = 630-700 points
B = 560-629 points
C = 490-559 points
D = 420-489 points
F = Fewer than 420 points
Late work policy:
Late work will not be accepted for any reason. Computer problems are not an excuse for late work. All assignments not turned in by the due date, within the assignment, will be given a zero in the grade book.
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:
1. Receiving an F on a specific assignment or in the course.
2. Being reported to the Chair/Dean for disciplinary action.
Attendance Policy:
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. Attendance in an online course is measured by submitted work. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or
emergencies. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an 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)
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” is: NOVEMBER 6, 2023.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- 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 (IE-Supervisor Eval. & Meet at Job Placement).
- 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 (IE-Final Report & Self-Eval).
Core Objectives: WECM Course
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