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IVYT 113 - Student Success - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Applied Sciences


PROGRAM: Liberal Arts
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2017

This course provides School of Technology students with an overview of skills and strategies necessary to reach their educational, career, and life objectives. Topics include time management, study skills, learning styles, campus and community resources, critical thinking, utilization of technology, career skills, and diversity in society.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Increase self-awareness and personal responsibility through the development of personal and educational goals.
  2. Explore various career options and set career goals.
  3. Demonstrate computer literacy skills and basic computer functions.
  4. Locate and utilize a variety of campus and community resources.
  5. Explore the college’s social environment and the impact of diversity and a global society.
  6. Develop effective application of study skills and critical thinking.
  7. Examine personal, wellness, and stress management strategies.
  8. Develop an understanding of how workforce technology careers relate to the global marketplace.
  9. Apply principles of effective emotional intelligence and appropriately use soft skills, such as teamwork and communication, completing tasks on time and correctly, and showing up consistently on time for work.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Campus orientation
  • Time management techniques
  • Utilizing technology
  • Soft skills
  • Goal setting
  • Resource integrity
  • Career exploration
  • Academic integrity
  • Library skills
  • Career skills
  • Test taking strategies
  • Finances
  • Diversity in society
  • Health and wellness issues
  • Note taking
  • Learning styles
  • Teamwork
  • Listening skills
  • Distance Education

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)