Syllabus

Introduction

Course Structure

Course Components and Evaluation

Unit IV Competencies

Academic Policies and Information

Writing Assignments

Student Resources and Support Services

Books and Readings

Brief Descriptions and of Major Assignments

Course Schedule

 

 

Course Structure

A.  Groups.  In this unit, students will meet and work in four types of group formats: 

•     Cohort.  The first of these group formats is the cohort, which consists of all students enrolled in NCLC 140.

•     Seminar.  The second group format used in this unit is the seminar.  Each seminar will be composed of approximately 20 students.  Generally, seminars will meet on Monday through Thursday mornings (see the day-by-day schedule for more details). 

•     Project group.  The cohort will be divided into five project groups of approximately 20 students.  These groups are an integral part of your experience in this unit as they are the foundation of your group projects.  As indicated on your daily schedule, several project group work sessions are built into the class schedule; however, groups will need to schedule additional working sessions for completing assignments.

•     Afternoon Phases.  We will also occasionally meet in afternoon phases in order to ensure that you are provided with the resources and guidance needed to succeed with the various projects in this unit (again, see the day-by-day schedule for more details).   

B.  Room Assignments

Your detailed day-by-day schedule outlines each of the weeks for this unit.  The meeting rooms for cohort meetings are noted on this schedule. Seminars will meet in Johnson Center, Third Floor Assembly Rooms.  You will receive a separate handout describing where to go for various afternoon rotations.