Digital Gaming and Simulation
Course Syllabus
Workforce Development: Critical Thinking
LEAD 1200-71
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
64026
Fall 2010
Instructor contact
information
(phone number
and email
address)
Christopher Khuong
(713) 718 - 6743
Email: christopher.khuong@hccs.edu
Learning Webpage: http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/christopher.khuong
Office Location
and Hours
Office Hours: by appointment
Office: C122
Course
Location/Times
Tuesday 12:00pm – 2:00pm
West Loop Room C124
Course Semester
Credit Hours
(SCH) (lecture,
lab) If applicable
Credit Hours
2.00
Lecture Hours
4.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
64
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
N/A
Course Length
(number of
weeks)
16
Type of
Instruction
Lecture/Lab
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Course
Description:
Development of leadership skills and critical thinking strategies that promote
employment readiness, retention, advancement, and promotion.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Departmental Approval
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
* Prepare a design document for a solo game
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
4 to 7
1. Identify characteristics of employees who are qualified for employment and
worthy of promotion and retention in the workforce.
2. Explain critical thinking strategies within the context of strong leadership; apply
effective business communication skills.
3. Utilize data and information to make effective decisions.
4. Identify roles and strategies used in group processes and team building.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
1.1 Understand the principles of banking and investing.
2.1 Become effective and efficient in the business place.
3.1 Perform simple tasks such as checking blackboard and other internet
databases.
4.1 Form groups for student project and roles.
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
Course Calendar
This calendar is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Students
will be immediately notified if for any reason the schedule changes.
* Develop a game or simulation based on the solo design documentation
* Jointly develop the design documentation for a team project
* Develop a game or simulation based on the team design documentation
C5
C-7
C-12
C14
C-19
F2
F-6
F-8
F13
F-14
F12
F-7
F5
F1
C-15
C13
C-8
C-6
Acquires and Evaluates Information
Interprets and Communicates Information
Exercises Leadership
Works with Cultural Diversity
Apply Technology to task
Writing
Speaking
Decision making
Exhibits Personal Qualities
Self-esteem
Demonstrates Thinking Skills
Creative thinking
Listening
Reading
Understands systems
Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision
Uses Computers to Process Information
Organizes and Maintains Information
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
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August 31,
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2010
September 7,
2
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September 14,
3
2010
September 21,
4
2010
September 28,
5
2010
October 6,
6
2010
October 19,
8
2010
October 26,
9
10
Assignment: Midterm Exam
2010
October 12,
7
Lecture: Syllabus
Lecture: Orientation
Lecture: HCCS Website and
Departments
Lecture: Study Habits & Personal
Presentation
Assignment: Registering for Classes
Lecture: Working in Groups and
Group Dynamics
Assignment: Forming a Team
Lecture: Habits Discussion &
Assignment
Assignment: The World Wide Web
Lecture: Goals Long & Short Term
Assignment: Degree Search
Lecture: Problem Solving, Process
of Elimination, Deductive Reasoning
Assignment: Playing Sherlock
Holmes
Lecture: Time Management
Assignment: Personal Calendar
Lecture: Reference, Research, Study
Lecture: Facts vs. Wikipedia
Assignment: West Loop Library
Lecture: Midterm Review
2010
November 2,
Video: Randy Pausch Last Lecture:
Achieving your Childhood Dreams
Assignment: Essay
Lecture: Money Smart – 001 Bank
On It B
Assignment: Complete Handouts
Lecture: Money Smart – 002
Borrowing Money
Assignment: Complete Handouts
Lecture: Money Smart – 003 Check
it Out
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11
2010
Assignment: Complete Handouts
November 9,
Lecture: Smart Money Matters
Assignment: Complete Handouts
2010
November 16,
12
Lecture: Pay Yourself First
Assignment: Complete Handouts
2010
November 23,
13
Lecture: Keep it Safe
Assignment: Complete Handouts
2010
November 30,
14
2010
December 7,
15
Lecture: Smart Money to your
Credit
Assignment: Complete Handouts
Lecture: Finals Review
2010
December 14,
16
Assignment: Finals
2010
Instructional
Methods
Face to Face
Student
Assignments
Internet research, essays, banking research
Student
Assessment(s)
Quizzes and Finals
Instructor's
Requirements
Program/Disciplin NO late assignments will be given credit, even if you are absent, unless
e Requirements: If previous arrangements were made with the instructor. No assignments will be
applicable
accepted after the last day of instruction.
NO make-up exams will be given, even if you are absent, unless previous
arrangements were made with the instructor.
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HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80:
3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70:
2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60:
1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must
re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM"
and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading The grade for the semester will be determined as follows:
Criteria
Item
60%
15%
25%
Percent
Assignments
Midterm
Final Exam
Total
100%
Instructional
Materials
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