I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE SYLLABUS AND THE SCHEDULE AS NEEDED. YOU WILL BE INFORMED OF CHANGES EITHER ON THE COURSE WEBSITE OR BY EMAIL OR BOTH.

Day 1

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• Introduction – The instructor will introduce his/herself. The instructor will then allow each student a few minutes to introduce themselves.
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• Emergency Procedures - The instructor will explain the Emergency Evacuation Procedures to the students including Fire, Imminent Threat, and Severe Weather. The instructor will show students the actual location of the emergency exits.
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• Syllabus – The instructor will read the course syllabus to the students.
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• Syllabus Quiz - Students will complete the syllabus quiz on Blackboard.
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• Effective Study Skills - The students will read the “Effective Study Skills” located in the Day 1 “Content” folder on Blackboard.
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• Homework Assignments:\
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  • Complete the Syllabus Test as many times as necessary until achieving a grade of 100%.
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  • The purpose of this assignment is to reinforce effective study skills. Please study the “Effective Study Skills” and be prepared to test over the material the next time we meet for class.
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  • Students will create an account and login to https://www.workhands.us and create a digital portfolio using the instructions and tips list in the “Digital Portfolio” located in the “Content” on Blackboard. This assignment will be presented and graded on the last day of class. However, the portfolio must be created and the student must link to the instructor’s portfolio before the next time we meet for class, or it will be assessed a late penalty – see syllabus.
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  • Read Appendix A in the textbook (pages A-1 thru A-18). Complete the SQ3R form for this reading assignment and be prepared to test over the content.
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• Classroom Assignment: The instructor will distribute the “Assignment 1 – Career Goals Summary”.  This assignment will be assessed based on legibility (handwriting), spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
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Day 2

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date; and the page number(s) at the top of the page.\ \
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  • Effective Study Skills Collaboration – The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate students' critical reading skills and collaborative team building skills. Please work with your team (groups of 4 - 5 students) to assemble a list of 50 "fill in the blank" questions as if you were designing a test over the Effective Study Skills material. The questions must include the answers with the answers underlined. Save the list as a PDF file and each group member must upload the file to his/her blackboard page. This assignment will be graded based on peer assessment, spelling, grammar, and thoughtful insight of questions created. The questions are worth a maximum of 2 points each.
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• Effective Study Skills Quiz - Students will complete the quiz over the "Effective Study Skills" material.
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• Homework Assignments: Complete the Effective Study Skills Exam. Also, read chapter 1 and be prepared to test over the content the next time we meet for class
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Day 3

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• Introduction to OSHA & PPE Powerpoints
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• Introduction to OSHA & PPE Collaboration:This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member, and the date. The document must be saved in pdf format before submitting it to Blackboard. The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate students' critical reading, thinking and team collaboration skills. Please work with your team to assemble a list of 40 "fill in the blank" questions as if you were designing a test over the Introduction to OSHA and P.P.E. material covered in the PowerPoint presentations. Grades for this exercise will be based on spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, content, peer assessments and participation. Each question is worth a maximum of 2 1/2 points. The answer(s) should be underlined and included in the question.
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• Homework Assignments: Complete the OSHA & PPE exam.
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Day 4

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• Collaborative Project: Writing a Course Mission Statement: This assignment is located on pages 17 & 18 of the textbook. Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the assignment according to the instructions in the textbook. Do not use the course syllabus for this exercise. I want your expectations for the course, not mine. Each team member must submit this assignment on his/her blackboard page upon completion.
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• Homework Assignments: Complete #3 of the Individual or Team Projects on page 17 of the textbook. Save the assignment as a PDF file and upload it on blackboard. Also, read chapter 2 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 5

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of the class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date; and the page number(s) at the top of the page.\ \
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  • Students will break into groups and complete #1 of the “Individual or Team Projects” on page 38 in your textbook.
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  • Read the Case Study, "Installing a Medical Waste Incinerator" on pages 40 - 43 in your textbook and write a 1 to 2 page essay explaining your answers to the 2 questions at the end of the case study
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• Homework Assignment: \
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  • Read Chapter 3 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 6

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of the class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.\ \
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  • Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the "Collaborative Project" on page 66 of the textbook. In addition to the group report, write a 1 to 2 page summary explaining the answers to each question in the second paragraph.
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  • Read the Case Study, "Not a Sunny Day" on page 67 of the textbook. Write 1 or 2 paragraphs answering the 2 questions at the end of the case study
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #1 of the Individual or Team Projects on page 65 of the textbook and submit it as a PDF file on your blackboard page. Also, read chapter 4 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the material.
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Day 7

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of the class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page. \ \
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  • ​Students will break into groups and complete a set of step by step instructions for building a 2' x 4' dog house. You must be extremely specific with your instructions so an 8 year old would be able to follow them and complete the project. The use of illustrations will not only help to clarify your instructions, they will also add to your team's overall score. You must begin by providing a list of tools and materials that will be used to complete the project, followed by the instructions.
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• Homework Assignments: Complete the Case Study "This Company Is Bugging Me" on page 90 of the textbook. Write a 1 - 2 page essay addressing the ethical issues concerning RFIDs. Also, read chapter 5 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the material. Also, read chapter 5 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the material.
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Day 8

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project” and “Revision Challenge” on page 123 of the textbook.
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #1 of the “Individual or Team Projects” from Chapter 5 on page 122 of the textbook. Also, complete the case study, “The Nastygram” by writing a professional memorandum to Dr. Alice Keenan, MD, Director of AIDS Center, in response to her memorandum.
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• Read Chapter 6 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 9

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Projects” and “Revision Challenge” on page 154 in the textbook. 
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #3 of the “Individual or Team Projects” from Chapter 6 on pages 153-154 in the textbook.
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• Read Chapter 7 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 10

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Projects” on page 195 of the textbook.
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #3 of the “Individual or Team Projects” from Chapter 7 on page 195 of the textbook.
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• Read Chapter 10 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 11

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project: Problems in the Community” on pages 301 & 302 of the textbook.
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• Homework Assignments:
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• This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date, and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #2 of the “Individual or Team Projects” from Chapter 10 on page 301 of the textbook.
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• Read Chapter 11 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 12

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project” on page 340 of the textbook.
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Read the Case Study “The Lie” from Chapter 11 on page 341 in the textbook. As Henry Romero, write a letter (at least 1 page) to Goming and Cooper explaining your actions.
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• Read Chapter 12 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 13

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project” on page 365 of the textbook.
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Read the Case Study “The Patchwriter” from Chapter 12 on page 366 in the textbook. As John Krenshaw, write a letter to Holly Gibbs explaining what you discovered and what you expect her to do to remedy the situation.
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• Read Chapter 13 in the textbook and be prepared to test over the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 14

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project” on page 392 of the textbook. Each group will be allowed 5 - 7 minutes near the end of class for their presentation. Participation is mandatory and must be relatively equal for each team member.
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• Homework Assignments: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page.
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• Complete #2 of the “Individual or Team Projects” from Chapter 13 on page 391 in the textbook.
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• Read Chapter 15 in the textbook and be prepared to discuss the content of the chapter during the next class.
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Day 15

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• This assignment must be completed and turned in before the end of class today. You must include the title of the assignment; names of each team member; the date, and the page number(s) at the top of the page.
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• Students will break into groups of 4 to 5 and complete the “Collaborative Project” on page 457 of the textbook.One hour prior to the end of class, presentations will begin. Your group will be given 10 minutes to complete your presentation, which must be a minimum of 8 minutes. Your grade will include an individual grade, as well as a group grade. Pay special attention to the 7 bulleted issues addressed in this project.
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• Homework: This assignment is due at the beginning of the next class. You must include your name, the date and the title of the assignment at the top of the page. Be prepared to present your digital portfolio and take your final exam during the next class meeting. The final exam will be timed and comprehensive over the chapters we have covered this semester. You will be allowed to use your notes. However, you will not have time to look up every answer, so study!
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• Read the Case Study “The Coward” from Chapter 15 on page 458 in the textbook. As if you were Jennifer Sandman, create a presentation in either PowerPoint or Prezi that focuses on those "undecided" individuals in the audience. Also, write a detailed and bulleted summary answering the 3 questions at the end of the case study. Give specific examples about things you included in your presentation in order to persuade your audience. This summary should be created on the last slide of your presentation.
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Day 16

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• Classroom Assignments – The student will present his/her digital portfolio to their classmates. This assignment will be graded based on:\ \
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  • Created on-time? (20%)
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  • Professional appearance (20%)
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  • Spelling and grammar (20%)
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  • Content – Utilizing skills learned through this course (20%)
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  • Presentation (20%)
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• Final Exam - Following the presentations, students will complete the final exam over the chapters covered this semester.
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