CSC 260: Introduction to Self Directed Learning: 1 hour

Description

The very dynamic nature of the field of computing requires specialized lifelong learning skills. Students will learn and experience how to be productive when learning about new technology on their own. This includes an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different types of resources, understanding of how to maximize the learning a given resource provides, and learning to create a plan for their own learning. The concurrent CSC 261 or CSC 266 course will be used as an example. Students will create a learning plan for CSC 463.

Goals for CSC 260 are:

1. Teach students different skills for life long learning
2. Prepare students to create an acceptable learning plan for 463

Course outcomes for CSC 260 are:

• Upon complete of CSC 260, students will:
  • know how to choose the right resource for the learning objective
  • know how to maximize the learning using a given resource
  • have created a learning plan for CSC 463.

Program outcomes for CSC 260 are:

1. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
2. Learn new areas of technology. (Computing student learning outcome 6)

Integration

1. Self-learning at the application level by
   • having discussions about how to get the most out of online lessons
   • demonstrating how to establish education goals, outcomes, and tasks to learn specific tasks.
2. Note taking at the application level by grading the notes students take while in class and grading the notes
3. Professionalism at the application level by holding discussions different ways to learn and the advantages of each

Details

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• Class Time: 9:00-9:501m W
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Course Content

Policies

Programs

Assignments

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

• Grade scale
  • 93% <= average <= 100% -> A
  • 90% <= average < 93% -> A-
  • 87% <= average < 90% -> B+
  • 83% <= average < 87% -> B
  • 80% <= average < 83% -> B-
  • 77% <= average < 80% -> C+
  • 73% <= average < 77% -> C
  • 70% <= average < 73% -> C-
  • 67% <= average < 70% -> D+
  • 63% <= average < 67% -> D
  • 60% <= average < 63% -> D-
  • 0% <= average < 60% -> F

Tentative Schedule

Wednesday
8/19:
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9/02:
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9/30:
10/07:
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10/28:
11/04:
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11/18:
11/25: Thanksgiving Break
12/02:

Campus Integrity Policy

The student handbook (p. 156) states: “Any act of deceit, falsehood or stealing by unethically copying or using someone else’s work in an academic situation is strictly prohibited.

1. A student found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive an “F”(zero) for that particular paper, assignment or exam. Should this occur, the professor will have an interview with the student and will submit a written report of the incident to the academic dean.
2. If a second offense should occur, the student will be asked to appear before the professor, the academic dean and the vice president for student development.
   
   

The student should realize that at this point continuation in a course and even his/her academic career may be in jeopardy. In the event of a recommendation for dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the Student Development Committee.”

AI Use Policy

It is expected that any coursework (including, but not limited to, essays, papers, exams, projects, and lab reports) submitted by a student will be a product of their own creation, demonstrating their achievement of the learning outcomes related to the assigned task. With this in mind, note that submitting work that includes unauthorized or undocumented use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be considered as cheating or plagiarism. If you are unsure about appropriate use of AI on a given assignment, talk with your professor.

Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law which provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities. Bethel University, in compliance with equal access laws, requests that students with disabilities seeking to acquire accommodations make an appointment with the Center for Academic Success—Disability Services. It is located in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, 033. You may also phone 574-807-7460 or email rachel.kennedy@betheluniversity.edu for an appointment.

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