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:  Fall/2025

Semester start and end dates:  August 25, 2025-December 12, 2025

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, 4:30-5 p.m., Tuesdays, 11-5 p.m., Wednesdays, 3:10-4:10  p.m., Thursdays 1-3:30 p.m.

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:

210 points       Assignments

256 points       Weekly Reports

100 points       Final Report

134 points       Ending Internship

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 under any circumstances. Any assignments not submitted by the due date in Canvas will receive a zero in the grade book. This includes exams, assignments, papers, quizzes, discussions, and other tasks, which will not be reopened for any reason any reason (except in the case of a documented and validated excused absence).  Technical issues, such as computer or technology problems, are not valid excuses for late submissions. To avoid these situations, students should manage their time effectively, prepare for potential technical difficulties, and submit work early. Assignments sent via email, whether before or after the deadline, will not be accepted. Given that students typically have a week to complete most tasks, extensions are rarely granted, even with an excused absence. Additionally, please note that Finals Week has fewer days for submissions.

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

COURSE POLICIES

Syllabus Addendum

This is the BASIC SYLLABUS, required for online publishing, and it does not contain all the course policies.  Additional information and course policies are outlined in the Syllabus Addendum, located in Canvas under the Syllabus tab.

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 from all students.  In the case of an online course, attendance is measured by the submission of assignments. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. Students are responsible for providing documentation of the illness/emergency for approval by the instructor, and this should be done within one week of the absence. Absences due to approved, college-sponsored activities are also excused. The instructor has the discretion to determine the validity of any absence reason. However, valid reasons for absences do not relieve the student of the responsibility to make up missed work. Students will not be allowed to make up missed exams unless the absence is for a reason deemed acceptable by the instructor. If a student anticipates being absent on the day of an exam, they should request permission from the instructor in advance to reschedule. If a student has excessive absences or tardiness that prevents meeting the course objectives, the instructor may recommend the student be dropped from the course. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or labs may result in the College dropping the student from the course, as per 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 3, 2025.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. 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).
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 (IE-Final Report & Self-Eval).

Core Objectives: WECM Course

COLLEGE POLICIES