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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Cooperative – Welding Technology/Welder
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Course Prefix & Number: WLDG 2380
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Section Number: 100
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Semester: FA23
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 16
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Lab Hours: 224
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are 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. 16 lecture hours + 224 practicum hours. At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: 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; and will 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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Course Prerequisite(s):
- Be in the last semester of the Welding AAS degree.
- Departmental consent to participate in the internship course.
- Secure a workplace placement one week prior to the semester beginning.
- Completion of enrollment form and liability release (prior to beginning Cooperative or no later than the first day of class, whichever comes first).
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Required: No textbook is required but you are required to do a book report. More information on page __ of the syllabus.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Mario Aguirre
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville/2302
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 Ext 4406
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E-mail Address:
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maguirre@nctc.edu
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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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All documents
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Upfront Paperwork
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10
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Up to 3
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Monthly Journals
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10
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Several
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Monthly Time Sheets
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15
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1
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Written formal evaluation
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25
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2
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Topic Papers (Topics chosen by the Instructor)
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40
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1
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Written Final Exam
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100
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1
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Practical Lab Examination
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100
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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 business/industry
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Will 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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ATTENDANCE POLICY
You must complete 240 hours. It is vital that you keep a timesheet. Your supervisor must sign your timesheet. Students are encouraged to follow their plan of completion. If you cannot follow your schedule, you must notify your supervisor.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
This is worked out between you and your supervisor
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” November 6, 2023
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
þ Critical Thinking
þ Communication
þ Empirical and Quantitative
þ Teamwork
þ Personal Responsibility
þ Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
þ WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Darrell D Smith
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Office Location:
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Gainesville, CTC 2110
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Telephone Number:
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940.668.7731 x4426
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E-mail Address:
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ddsmith@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Debbie Huffman
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Career Technology Building
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3357
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E-mail Address:
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dhuffman@nctc.edu
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Important Information
Monthly Journals
You should keep notes of your activities each day of your cooperative. At the end of each month, you will then compile your notes into a summary of your monthly activities. The summary should include a description of the duties, activities, and events of the week, as well as a summary of what you have learned over the course of the month. The summary should be at 3-5 pages typed, double-spaced pages, Arial 12 pt. font.
Once you begin your cooperative contact hours, monthly journals must be submitted no later than 11:00 p.m. on the last day of the month by uploading them in a dropbox in CANVAS. Some months will be shorter than others. For example August and December.
The monthly journal should describe your cooperative experience for the month. If you did not have cooperative hours for a week, you should still note that in the journal and explain why you did not report to your assignment. Late journals will be penalized.
Monthly Time Sheets
A 3-credit cooperative requires 240 hours at your cooperative placement. All cooperative contact hours must be completed one week before the final exam begins. Timesheets reflecting your contact hours at your cooperative should be completed daily, logging the number of hours worked and submitted monthly. Each timesheet needs to be signed by your immediate supervisor or the cooperative coordinator at your workplace. Once you begin your cooperative contact hours, monthly timesheets must be submitted via scanned and uploaded in dropbox in CANVAS. If you did not complete any cooperative hours the previous week, you still need to submit a timesheet the following Sunday reflecting zero hours (no supervisor signature required for this). Late timesheets will be penalized (see below).
Topic Papers
You will have to complete two papers that are 1 – 2 pages each, single-spaced, 12-point font. The topic of each of these papers will be assigned by the instructor. The papers will be due before the final exam and practicals can be taken.
Formal Evaluation
Your supervisor will evaluate you at the end of your cooperative. We will provide a formal evaluation form to your supervisor for this purpose and will encourage your supervisor to meet with you regarding your performance during your cooperative. We will e-mail your supervisor the evaluation form, using the contact information you have provided on your enrollment form. Your supervisor will fax or email a copy of the completed evaluation to your instructor. You should not handle this evaluation form at any time. It must be emailed directly to the instructor from the workplace supervisor.
Written Exam
You will be given a final written exam that is comprehensive to the entire program. The material will cover appropriate theory and information that was presented throughout the course.
Final Practical Exam
Each student will have to complete a lab examination. During this examination, the instructor will assign a randomly chosen welding process for completion. The student will be given time to practice before the exam. Once the student has indicated that they are ready for the evaluation, the instructor will evaluate them at that point. The evaluation will include proper shop safety, personal protective equipment, best practices, metal preparation, proper welder settings, and final weld. The student will have two attempts. If both attempts are failed, the student will be assigned to re-take a course based on the process that was assigned during the evaluation. It cannot be stressed enough that the welding skill must be demonstrated during this evaluation.
Have a great experience!