CGS 1949

Internship in Computer Science

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:  CGS 1949 Internship in Computer Science (1-3) (A.A.S./A.S.). A total of 160 hours of work experience is required.  Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 hours of computer science courses and/or permission of instructor or program manager.  This work-study course is designed to continue training in a student’s academic major through field experiences and is intended to be a last-term elective.  The student, instructor and work site supervisor work together to determine specific learning objectives for each student.  The student is then evaluated based on documentation of satisfactory completion of the learning objectives and work assignments.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

At the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to solve computer problems.

2. Demonstrate the ability to follow a contracted learning experience.

3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with instructor and the site supervisor to develop a functional student contract.

4. Demonstrate the ability to follow schedules and instructions.

5. Plan and complete a summary report of progress made in all contract areas.

6. Plan and complete a summary report of progress made on objectives assigned.

7. Record events and transactions in journal form.

8. Demonstrate professional behavior by following a schedule, attending required meetings and submitting timely, completed assignments.

Other department specific objectives may be added to this syllabus as needed.

Date of last review:  3/27/98

Date of last revision: 3/27/98