JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION

AND OFFICE SYSTEMS

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Prefix and Number OFS 299

Course Title Special Topics in OFS

Curriculum Computer Information & Office Systems

Lecture 4

Lab 0

Credit Hours 1 – 4 Variable

Prerequisites Consent of Department

Catalog Description

A course for the student with advanced preparation to become involved in an extensive project. The nature of the project is determined by a full-time faculty member. The project may include research, learning new software, or a combination that will contribute meaningfully to the education of the student.

Course Objectives: will be determined to be appropriate to the project.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Fern Rau Ram Raghuraman

Dept. of CIOS Department Chairperson Date

10/98 Updated 12/00

Revised 9/99

Revised 3/99

STUDENT MATERIALS

A. Textbook

B. Other Required Materials

Materials will be determined based on the approved project.

C. Student Evaluation (Type of Grading)

The evaluation method will be determined as part of the acceptance of the student project proposal. Standards relating to each letter grade will be agreed upon by the faculty project monitor and the student. Possible evaluative techniques could include the single use or combination methods of written documentation, projects, or oral presentation. This could be incorporated into the overall project or be an addition. The method of student evaluation will be as unique as the approved project.

Other Course Requirements: Projects will be detailed in a proposal submitted by the student and approved by the faculty member. The proposal will include a statement describing the project, objectives, and how the project will contribute to the educational goals of the student. The proposal will include a set of milestones that lead to the completion of the project.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the course the student will:

1. Gain an appreciation for the process of project management.

2. Understand the use and interaction of skills gained in previous courses through a simulated developmental or case-study environment.

3. Gain appreciation for the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to complete a project simulating a “work world” environment.

4. Present the completed project, handle questions posed by the faculty member involved, and defend choices made in support of the project.

5. Keep a formal copy of the project for the faculty mentor to keep on file for future reference or recommendations.