Course Number and Title:
ENV 276 Honors Environmenal Internship
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Department Approval
Course Credits and Hours
2 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
6 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides work experience in research, industry, service, manufacturing, or other facilities in a related field.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Employ learned field or laboratory principles into the field or laboratory setting. (CCC 6)
- Use laboratory or field instrumentation while maintaining acceptable field or laboratory practices. (CCC 6)
- Apply professional behaviors in all matters relating to field or laboratory working environment. (CCC 3, 4)
- Comply with college and field/laboratory affiliate departmental policies and procedures. (CCC 4)
- Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in a field or laboratory setting. (CCC 2, 6)
- Apply principles of safety, laboratory safety regulations, and/or field safety protocol. (CCC 4, 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Employ learned field or lab principles into the field or laboratory setting.
- Use technical vocabulary.
- Apply proper environmental engineering methods required for tasks assigned.
- Use appropriate tools required in the work environment.
- Collect relevant information or data.
- Use laboratory or field instrumentation while maintaining acceptable field or laboratory practices.
- Conduct equipment checks.
- Operate standard field or laboratory equipment in an appropriate and safe manner.
- Conduct preventive maintenance as required.
- Maintain equipment logs as required.
- Apply professional behaviors in all matters relating to field or laboratory working environment.
- Interact with colleagues.
- Interpret oral and written directions.
- Work in a group setting.
- Comply with industrial and professional regulations.
- Attend required group meetings and seminars.
- Use time management skills.
- Report to internship as prescribed by assigning agency, university, or facility.
- Complete required reports for
to supervisors and/or instructors.
- Comply with college and field/laboratory affiliate departmental policies and procedures.
- Comply with protocols as directed by supervisor.
- Collect and share data in approved format.
- Comply with protocols for data management.
- Attend required training.
- Comply with
appropriate federal and state regulations.
- Comply with industrial and professional regulations.
- Use critical thinking and problem solving skills in a field or laboratory setting.
- Use the scientific method for problem solving.
- Produce mathematical calculations and conversions if required.
- Collect and analyze trends in data using appropriate tools.
- Interpret data accurately.
- Apply principles of safety, laboratory safety regulations, and/or field safety protocol.
- List first aid supplies, personnel, emergency protection areas, and evacuation plan.
- List potential hazards in field or laboratory setting.
- Comply with appropriate safety procedures and guidelines.
- Monitor, use, store, and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
- Maintain a work area free from clutter.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Instructor/Employer Evaluation
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25%
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Summative: Final Presentation/Poster Session
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25%
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Summative: Project Milestone Check-In
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25%
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Formative (group work, quizzes, participation, etc)
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25%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.