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 Department:    IMDS

 Course #:    199

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    7.5

 CIP:    30.7101

 EPC:    573

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Cooperative Education is a work-based learning program that helps students to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical work skills. Students will explore and secure their own work placements, which may be paid, or unpaid positions related to their field of study. Students will work on product ideation for an industry-based project. The student, faculty sponsor, employer and Co-op Ed Coordinator work closely together to ensure a successful learning experience.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: IMDS 101, IMDS 105, IMDS 110, and IMDS 120 with a grade of C or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 165

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Define learning objectives for work-based learning experiences.
2. Develop a work-based project idea.
3. Execute information management and data science concepts in a work environment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Identifying and securing stakeholders for work-based learning experiences.
2. Learning objectives and experiences.
3. Preparing the learning agreements and stakeholder memorandum of understanding.
4. Building effective resumes that showcase strengths.
5. Preparing for self-evaluation and supervisor evaluations.