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MASTER SYLLABUS |
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MGT 2990 |
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| Class Hours: 0.0 | Credit Hours: 3.0 | ||||||||
| Laboratory Hours: 9.0 | Date Revised: Spring 00 | ||||||||
| Note: This course is not designed for transfer credit. | |||||||||
| Catalog Course Description: | |||||||||
| In conjunction with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), students will develop and implement a variety of projects that foster the principles of free enterprise while helping local businesses and the community. | |||||||||
| Entry Level Standards: | |||||||||
| Students must be able to read, write, speak and reason at the college level. | |||||||||
| Prerequisite: | |||||||||
| Recommendation by a PSTCC business faculty member | |||||||||
| Textbook(s) and Other Reference Materials Basic to the Course: | |||||||||
| Students in Free Enterprise Information Handbook | |||||||||
| I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis: | |||||||||
| Week | Topic | ||||||||
| 1-2 | Orientation - Explanation of the course and the roles of faculty advisors and students. Organization of teams with a review of team development and function | ||||||||
| 3 | Teams define their projects, set goals and develop strategies | ||||||||
| 4-9 | Teams develop their projects and prepare their report on the outreach projects of the SIFE chapter | ||||||||
| 10-15 | Write and print the report. Prepare oral presentation of the report | ||||||||
| 16 | Presentation of the report to a panel of business people at the regional SIFE competition | ||||||||
| II. Course Objectives*: | |||||||||
| A. | Demonstrate an awareness of current issues in business and economics. VI | ||||||||
| B. | Exhibit knowledge of the free enterprise system. II, VI | ||||||||
| C. | Show good communication skills in working with local businesses and the community. III, IV, V, VIII | ||||||||
| D. | Demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles. I, II, III, IV, VIII | ||||||||
| *Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the Management program. | |||||||||
| III. Instructional Processes*: | |||||||||
| Students will: | |||||||||
| 1. | Practice elements of the work ethic such as professionalism, preparedness, punctuality, honesty, cooperation, dependability, contribution, effectiveness, and good manners. Personal Development Outcome, Cultural Diversity & Social Adaptation Outcome, Transitional Strategy | ||||||||
| 2. | Develop and maintain a professional attitude and demeanor when working with fellow team members, the SIFE Business Advisory Board, and others in the community at large. Personal Development Outcome, Cultural Diversity & Social Adaptation Outcome, Transitional Strategy | ||||||||
| 3. | Plan, organize, develop and execute SIFE projects via team interaction, research activities, hands-on participation in projects, and other methods that help develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Communication Outcome, Problem Solving & Decision Making Outcome, Informational Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy | ||||||||
| 4. | Develop and hone written and oral presentation skills by taking an active role in the preparation of the team's annual report and participating in the presentation of the report at SIFE competitions. Communication Outcome, Problem Solving & Decision Making Outcome, Informational Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy | ||||||||
| 5. | Use email to communicate problems, questions, and issues to the SIFE advisors. Communication Outcome, Technological Literacy Outcome, Informational Literacy Outcome | ||||||||
| *Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference Pellissippi State's goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process. | |||||||||
| IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: | |||||||||
| Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: | |||||||||
| 1. | Work in self-managed teams to develop and complete local business and community projects. A,B,C,D | ||||||||
| 2. | Utilize knowledge and skills learned in the curricula to develop and complete projects. A,B,C,D | ||||||||
| 3. | Participate in the preparation of the report on the outreach projects of the SIFE chapter. A,B,D | ||||||||
| 4. | Participate in the presentation of the report at the regional SIFE competition. A,B,D | ||||||||
| 5. | Interact professionally with local businesses and the community. A,B,C,D | ||||||||
| *Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above. | |||||||||
| V. Evaluation: | |||||||||
| Evaluation Procedures: | |||||||||
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credit and grades are earned on the following contractual basis:
Course grade of A: 1. Participation on assigned projects is determined to be outstanding by peers and advisor 2. Attend at least one Business Advisory Committee meeting 3. Active participation in training for presentation 4. Attend Southeast Regional Presentations 5. Attend International Exposition if necessary 6. Must participate as a SIFE team member during both the fall and spring semesters Course grade of B: 1. Participation on assigned projects is determined to be above-average by both peers and advisor 2. Attend at least one Business Advisory Committee meeting 3. Active participation in training for presentation 4. Attend Southeast Regional Presentations 5. Attend International Exposition if necessary 6. Must participate as a SIFE team member during both the fall and spring semesters Course grade of C: 1. Participation on assigned projects is determined to be average by both peers and advisor 2. Attend at least one Business Advisory Committee meeting 3. Active participation in training for presentation 4. Attend Southeast Regional Presentations 5. Attend International Exposition if necessary 6. Must participate as a SIFE team member during both the fall and spring semesters Course grade of D: 1. Participation on assigned projects is determined to be below-average by both peers and advisor 2. Attend at least one Business Advisory Committee meeting 3. Must participate as a SIFE team member during both the fall and spring semesters Course grade of F: Fails to meet minimum requirement for a "D" Grading Characteristics: The SIFE faculty advisor will subjectively determine the quality of work performed on projects primarily based on the following criteria: promptness, dependability, commitment, dedication, effort, teamwork regarding cooperation, and quality of finished work. Peer evaluations will also be used to determine grades. Note: In the event of an extenuating circumstance which interferes with a required participation, see SIFE faculty advisor before activity is held. If possible, the work/activity will be allowed to be made up. |
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| VI. Policies: | |||||||||
| Attendance Policy: | |||||||||
| Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. | |||||||||