Computer Science Technology Department
Houston Community College
Department Phone Number: 713-718 5731
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Houston Community College
LEAD 1200 Workforce Development and Critical Thinking
Course Syllabus
Instructor
Name: Vivian Lu
Tel: 281-493-1053
Email: vivian.lu@hccs.edu
Website: http://csnw.hccs.edu/~nwhccs/
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
87063
Course Level
Beginning
Course Description:
Development of leadership skills and critical thinking strategies that promote employment
readiness, retention, advancement, and promotion.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
None. This course is designed to assist the student to perform successfully in college, and in the
workplace.
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(Lecture, Lab)
Credit Hours 2.0 (Lecture 32)
Course
Location/Times
Th 1:00 pm-3:00 pm;
Katy Campus Rm 106
Instructional
Materials
Reaching Your Potential Personal and Professional Development Fourth Edition
Robert K. Throop, Marion B. Castellucci; Wadsworth Cengage Learning ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-39733 ISBN-10: 1-4354-3973-2
USB Drive 1Gb
Instructional
Methods
Face to Face
Course Length (number of weeks)
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Total Course Contact Hours
Type of Instruction
32
Lecture
12 Weeks
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Course Requirement, Policy, and
Course Calendar
Students are expected to adhere to the weekly schedule of assignments. Assignments need to be
Instructor's
Requirements
turned in complete sentences, spell-checked, edited for language and grammar. Late assignments
will only be accepted with a 10 point drop in score. All assignments for each session are due at
the beginning of their respective session. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the
instructor only for emergency situations.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Assignments (CW + HW)
40%
Attendance
10%
Exams (2)
50%
Course Calendar
WEEK
1
DATE
Feb 11
2
TOPIC DESCRIPTION
Course overview, Student Access & Information
Class credit, GPA & Degree Plans, Self-Assessment
Part I: DEVELOPING YOUR EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL.
3
1. The Power of Self-Belief.
4
2. Setting Goals and Managing Time
5
Part II: DEVELOPING YOUR INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL.
3. Improving Your Thinking Skills.
4. Improving Your Study Skills
Part III: DEVELOPING YOUR PHYSICAL POTENTIAL
5. Eating Well.
6. Staying Healthy.
6
Part IV: DEVELOPING YOUR SOCIAL POTENTIAL.
7. Communicating Effectively
8. Improving Your Listening Skills.
9. Improving Your Speaking Skills.
SPRING BREAK
7
8
10. Getting Along with Others.
11. Functioning in Groups.
9
10
Mar 22
MIDTERM
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Apr 7
Part V: DEVELOPING YOUR ACTION PLAN.
12. Handling Change and Stress.
13. Managing Money.
14. Preparing for Your Career.
12
Apr 14
Resume writing skills
Career Exploration
13
Apr 21
Computers and Software, MS Word
14
Apr 28
Computers and Software, MS Excel
15
May 5
Computers and Software, MS PPT
16
May 12
Final Exam
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Learning Objective, Students Learning Outcome, and
Program Spec
Note: This section of the syllabus provides the general course learning objectives, the expected students
learning outcome, the course scope in terms of the department program, and the instrument used to evaluate
the course. If you have any question, contact the instructor or the department.
HCC Grading Scale
Grade
A = 100- 90
B = 89 - 80:
C = 79 - 70:
D = 69 - 60:
59 and below = F
IP (In Progress)
W(Withdrawn)
I (Incomplete)
AUD (Audit)
GPA Points
4 points per semester hour
3 points per semester hour
2 points per semester hour
1 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
0 points per semester hour
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.
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Learning Objectives
Identify characteristics of employees who are qualified for employment and
worthy of promotion and retention in the workforce;
Explain critical thinking strategies within the context of strong leadership;
Apply effective business communication skills; utilize data and information to
make effective decisions; and
Identify roles and strategies used in group processes and team building.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
• Identify school policies and procedures
• Recognize sound practices to perform well in college
• Identify departments within the college such as Admissions, Counseling, Student Support,
Financial Aid, and Job Placement
• Identify effective communications techniques
• Recognize time management and prioritization techniques
• Demonstrate effective reading, listening and note-taking strategies
• Illustrate effective study and test taking techniques
• Demonstrate critical thinking strategies
• Describe roles, tasks, employment opportunities, and outlook for various workforce careers
• Identify educational requirements, and licensing for various occupations
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• Distinguish various degrees and certificate plans offered
• Enumerate various occupations involved in a given field (business, accounting, health,
education, engineering, transportation, construction)
• Match personal interests and abilities with careers and majors
• Describe long term growth and opportunities for various careers
Student Assignments
Student Assessment(s)
Refer to the course calendar
Assessment criteria under development
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;
3. Apply effective business communication skills; utilize data and information to make
effective decisions; and
4. Identify roles and strategies used in group processes and team building.
Assessment criteria under development
Program/Discipline
Requirements:
Instructors will use syllabus that will satisfy CurricuUNET requirements and improve ongoing assessment of student-centered learning and teaching.
Academic Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. Identify characteristics of employees who are qualified for employment and worthy of
promotion and retention in the workforce
2. Identify the components of a computer system;
3. Use common business applications software
4. Explain the impact of computers on society
5. Identify computer careers; identify fundamental programming structures
6. Identify ethical use of computers
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum Competencies:
If applicable
SCANS
F1: Reading-locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and
documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
F6: Speaking-organizes ideas and communicates orally.
C8: Uses computers to process information
HCC Policy Statement
Access Student Services
Policies on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
Access DE Policies on their
Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook
Access CE Policies on their
Web site for non-credit
classes:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
Competencies: If applicable
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