Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

CETT-1391-001 Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Prerequisites

EST Core or instructor consent

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Textbooks

There are no textbook requirements for this course.  All materials will be presented in class.

Supplies

Student will required computer and internet access to research and complete assigned topic.  Final research assignments must be in Microsoft Wrod, PDF, or .rtf format.

Student Performance

Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Cell phones should be silenced during class meetings and presentations.

Food and drink may be allowed in non-computer lecture classes, but is not allowed in any computer labs.

Grading Criteria

Students will receive a letter grade according to the following criteria:

Topic Assignment              5%

Research Assignment     90%

Research Presentation     5%

A=90-100;   B=80-89;   C=70-79;   D=60-69;   F=Below 60 

Attendance

\ Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement and obligation for learning. Students are expected to attend scheduled class times.

\ Please remenber that the last day to officially drop this course is November 16, 2011. If you stop attending class and fail to officially drop the course by this date, you will receive an "F" for the course.

\ It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed during regularly scheduled class time cause by their absence(s).

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