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Course # / Title: |
AET 4015.01 and AET4015.02 / SENIOR PRACTICUM CAPSTONE |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
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Semester: |
SPRING 2009 |
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Instructor: |
TIMOTHY TAPPAN, B.S.; MEd.; EdD. |
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Instructor Contacts: |
615.460.6290; tappant@mail.belmont.edu |
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Instructor Office Hours: |
W: 7am-9:30 am; R: 7am-9:30 am; F: 7 am-9:30 am |
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Class Location: |
MSE 218 |
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Meeting Time(s): |
Section 01:T&R 9:30 am-10:45 am / Section 02: T&R 12:30 pm-1:45 pm |
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Final Exam: |
Section 01: Tuesday, May 12 @ 8 am / Section 02: Friday, May 8 @ 11am |
Course Description:
This senior “capstone experience” will contain an in-depth application of audio engineering knowledge and experience including an investigation of the student’s personal experiences, opportunities, ambitions, anticipated career, and life objectives in light of the “world” or “global” influence of the audio engineering industry. The course comprises a review, research, and preparation towards the development and completion of an applied project. The instructor will guide the student to develop a unique and novel application as applied to his/her interests and the practice of audio engineering. The Senior Practicum may be taken during the final two semesters, Fall or Spring before graduation. Pass/Fail only.
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
¦ integrate learning through reflective analysis of his/her collegiate experiences
¦ assess her/his role in the world in the light of her/his academic, social, and spiritual development at Belmont University
¦ contribute to his/her community through service learning activities
Performance Tasks: During this course, the student will:
¦ present oral and written reflections based on class activities
¦ create and present group PowerPoint presentations of selected developmental topics
¦ communicate a summary of her/his Belmont experiences
¦ plan, conduct, and conclude a service learning project utilizing skills developed in audio engineering
¦ employ leadership skills pertinent to the service learning project as well as class presentations
Assessment Tools: During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:
¦ written reflections of class topics
¦ group PowerPoint presentations
¦ active participation in class
¦ service learning project
¦ final exam
Testing & Assignments:
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Activity |
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Description/Purpose |
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1. Written Reflection Papers) |
P/F |
Written summaries of in-class topics to assess students’ knowledge of the material and behavioral impact of the topics |
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2. PowerPoint Presentations |
P/F |
Group presentations of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to exercise students’ ability to organize materials, work cooperatively, and to communicate orally and non-verbally |
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3. Class Participation |
P/F) |
Active verbal participation in each class to assess involvement level and to gain feedback on class discussions |
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4. Service Learning Project |
P/F |
Service learning audio project designed to give students the opportunity to work in the context of serving community organizations in a caring, Christian environment that allows the students and community to benefit. |
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5. Final Exam |
P/F |
Questions about students’ Belmont experiences to insure that they have reflected on their college development, their future career paths, and to gain feedback of Belmont’s level of effectiveness. |
Course & Classroom Policies
Attendance & Participation: Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Class participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted.
Materials:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey, Free Press.
Students will also use handouts, trade magazines, and Internet-based resources as specified by the Instructor.
Grade Evaluation Scale: As per CEMB policy, the grade assignment scale for this course is:
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Grade |
Percent (GPA) |
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A |
94 (4.0) |
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A- |
90 (3.7) |
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B+ |
87 (3.3) |
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B |
84 (3.0) |
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B- |
80 (2.7) |
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C+ |
77 (2.3) |
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C |
74 (2.0) |
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C- |
70 (1.7) |
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Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major. |
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D+ |
67 |
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D |
64 |
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D- |
60 |
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F |
< 60 |
Honor Code: It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code. “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”
Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities. If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.
Class Schedule:
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Subject/Activity |
Assignment/Activity |
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January 15 |
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Class Orientation/Scrutinize Syllabus |
Syllabus review |
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20 |
T |
Discuss Practicum Projects |
Nature of Service Learning Questionnaire #1: Belmont Experiences |
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22 |
R |
Continue Discussion |
More details of service learning projects |
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27 |
T |
Introduce Text |
Overview of text Resumes |
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29 |
R |
Habit #1 – Be Proactive |
Presentation + discussion |
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February 3 |
T |
Continue Discussion |
Reflection – Habit #1 Questionnaire #2: Success |
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5 |
R |
Habit #2 – Begin With the End in Mind |
Presentation + discussion |
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10 |
T |
Video: Maxxed Out |
Reflection – Habit #2 |
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12 |
R |
Project Updates |
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17 |
T |
Personal Mission Statements |
Reflection – Maxxed Out Discuss Personal Mission Statements |
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19 |
R |
Habit #3 – Put First Things First |
Presentation + discussion |
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24 |
T |
Career Paths |
Reflection – Habit #3 Discuss career plans Questionnaire #3: History |
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26 |
R |
Habit #4 – Think Win/Win |
Presentation + discussion |
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March 3 |
T |
Continue Discussion |
Reflection – Habit #4 Turn in Project Proposals |
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5 |
R |
Project Updates |
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10 |
T |
SPRING BREAK |
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12 |
R |
SPRING BREAK |
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17 |
T |
Project Updates |
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19 |
R |
Habit #5 – Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood |
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24 |
T |
Discuss Project Details |
Reflection – Habit #5 Questionnaire #4: Belmont classes |
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26 |
R |
Project Updates |
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31 |
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Habit #6 - Synergize |
Presentation + discussion
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April 2 |
R |
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Reflection – Habit #6 Questionnaire #5: Future |
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7 |
T |
Project Updates |
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9 |
R |
EASTER BREAK |
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14 |
T |
Project Updates |
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16 |
R |
Habit #7 – Sharpen the Saw |
Presentation + discussion |
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21 |
T |
Continue Discussion |
Reflection – Habit #7 Questionnaire #6 Suggestions |
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23 |
R |
Project Updates |
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28 |
T |
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS/EVALUATIONS |
PROJECTS DUE |
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30 |
R |
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS/EVALUATIONS |
PROJECTS DUE |
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May 5 |
T |
Class Wrap: Tie up lose ends; Discuss final |
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Final Exams: |
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AET 4015.01: Tuesday, May 12; 8am |
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AET 4015.02: Friday, May 8; 11am |
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