Franske CNT-2189 SU10 Syllabus

Information Technology & Careers

IT Internship CNT-2189-01 - 3 credits Instructor: Dr. Ben Franske Term: Summer 2010 (6/8/2010-8/9/2010) Meetings: Arranged Location:

Instructor Contact Information

E-mail	b.franske@inverhills.edu (when emailing please include your course number, section number and full name)
Office and Hours	B110b (by appointment)
Office Phone	651-450-3575 (when leaving voicemail please remember your name, phone number, course and section number)

General Course Information

Prerequisite(s)	Permission of instructor, available position, approval of sponsor
Course Description	Provides a supervised work experience utilizing and extending the skills learned in CNT networking and security courses. The experience is intended to result in new learning and increased capabilities for the intern and the completion of authentic work for the sponsoring organization. Internships may be arranged for 2, 3 or 4 credits upon the mutual agreement of the student, instructor and sponsoring organization. Placement depends on student qualifications and a successful interview for a particular position. Interns are required to abide by all policies governing employees and meet expectations of regular employment.
Required Text(s)	None
Course Website(s)	CNTwiki (http://cnt.lextron.net)

Course Objectives

You will develop your own objectives and expected learning outcomes as appropriate for your job as part of this course.

Assignments and Grading

Grades will be determined based on the development of a learning plan, a written log of your on-the-job experiences, a final written summary, an employer evaluation and a self evaluation. A description of these assignments as well as the due dates and times will be posted on the course website. It is expected that assignments will be completed and turned in on time and as specified.

Late Assignments and Extensions

If assignments are turned in late 10% will be deducted for each day or partial day the assignment is late. If you are turning in an assignment late you must contact the instructor for information before the due date. Failure to do so may result in additional penalties. The grading of late assignments is given a lower priority and may take longer so students are encouraged to plan ahead and turn in assignments on time. Deadline extensions will not be given without written documentation from a licensed medical practitioner or other extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the instructor.

Grading Scale

A

100-90%

B

89-80%

C

79-70%

D

69-65%

F

< 64%

A = achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.

B = achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.

C = achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.

D = achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.

F (or N) = Represents failure (or no credit) and signifies that the work was either (1) completed but at a level of achievement that is not worthy of credit or (2) was not completed and there was no agreement between the instructor and the student that the student would be awarded an I (see also I).

I = (Incomplete) Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

Grading Method and Availability

Grades for this course are calculated based on a weighted points system. Each assignment, quiz or test is assigned to one of the weighted categories below and is graded on a points system. Your percentage is calculated for each category by dividing the points earned in that category by the points available. Finally, your percentage earned in each category is multiplied by the weight of that category and these are added together. The instructor may round up based on student participation and individual improvement.

Initial Learning Plan Development	20%
Experience Log	20%
Internship Experience Summary	20%
Student & Employer Evaluations	20%
Instructor Evaluation	20%

Mid-Term grades are not officially distributed but assignment scores are made available in the online grade book and you may calculate your current course grade at any time using the above instructions and weighting.

Extra Credit

Extra credit is not generally available for the Internship class.

Course and Campus Policies

Attendance

After the first class meeting formal attendance will not be taken; however, students are expected to arrive to class on time and participate in class. If attendance is a problem participation assignments may be given and included in the course grade. If you are unable to attend class for some reason you should contact the instructor as soon as possible, before class if you can. Students with ongoing attendance problems, who have been warned, may receive a failing grade for this class. If you never attended, an “FN” grade will be reported. If you stopped attending, an “F” grade will be reported.

Academic Dishonesty (Plagiarism and Cheating)

It is unacceptable to submit the work of another person as your own. If you quote, summarize, paraphrase, or use the ideas of another, you must accurately attribute that information. If you do not acknowledge the source, you are plagiarizing. Academic dishonesty also includes unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting the same assignment for multiple classes without instructor permission; taking an examination for another person and many other situations. If you are unsure whether you are plagiarizing or how to cite a source please ask an instructor or staff member for help.

In this course, the first offense of plagiarism and/or cheating will result in a score of zero on the assignment, quiz or test and reporting of the incident to college administration. Further plagiarism and/or cheating may result in a failure of the course and additional consequences determined by college administration. In addition, plagiarism and cheating are covered by the Student Code of Conduct. Please see the Catalog or IHCC website for details.

Incomplete Grade and Withdrawal Information

Students must initiate requests for either an incomplete grade or withdrawal from a course by filing the appropriate form with Enrollment Services. Students who stop attending classes without completing the withdrawal process may receive a grade of “F,” and are responsible for all tuition/fees associated with the course registration. Please see the current Class Schedule or Catalog for details.

E-mail Communications

Recognizing the value and efficiency of communication between faculty/staff and students through electronic mail Inver Hills Community College has designated e-mail as an official mode of communication. At the same time, email raises some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an email exchange. Therefore, students are asked to regularly check and utilize their university provided email address for this course. The instructor will only respond to mail from IHCC provided accounts.

ADA Statement

Reasonable accommodations that make sure that all materials, discussions, and activities that are part of this course are accessible will be provided students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, and psychiatric disabilities. To discuss accommodations for this course, please visit the Disability Services Office (L224) or contact by phone (651-450-8628 or TTY 651-450-8369) and contact the instructor.

Religious Accommodation Statement

Inver Hills strongly supports the principles of free expression and respect for the diversity of beliefs, including religious observances, among our academic community. It is the policy of the college to provide reasonable accommodations for students when religious observances conflict with classroom activities or course requirements. It is the responsibility of students to inform instructors in a timely fashion of such conflicts. If a mutually agreed accommodation is not possible, students may initiate an appeal. The procedure for this appeal is the same as the Grade Appeal Policy described in the Catalog and on the IHCC website.

Student’s Right to Know

Policies on Harassment and Discrimination, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Report, Drug- and Alcohol-Free Campus, Student Conduct, and Academic Honesty are available on the IHCC website. Inver Hills has established policies and procedures to handle violations in a timely manner.

Updates to this Syllabus

The instructor reserves the right to modify and adjust this syllabus as needed during the course of this class. The most up to date version will always be available on the course website or from the instructor.