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SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Technology Management
CAPSTONE: Production and Inventory Planning and Control - Master Syllabus
Fall 2008
- Dr. Oscar Plaza
Chair’s Information:
- Pecan Campus, North Academic Building, G 239
- Telephone: 956-872-
- FAX#: 956-872-
- E-mail address: oaplaza@southtexascollege.edu
Course Information:
- Course Name – CAPSTONE: Production and Inventory Planning and Control
- Course Number and Section Number – TMGT 4347
- Catalog Course Description : A study of production planning and control systems. Topics include capacity and materials requirements planning, just-in-time production systems, and scheduling and inventory management.
- Prerequisites : Senior standing and consent of the Program Chair
- Departmental / Program Learning Outcomes (SACS):
This course emphasizes the following of the Program Learning outcomes:
- Obtain hands-on training and apply concepts and theories in a workplace setting
- Course Learning Outcomes:
Core Objectives Student Learning Outcomes
- Theory/practice interplay Ability to connect academic skills to a real workplace environment
- Organizational work skills Ability to organize personal, academic, and work schedules
- Organizational culture skills Ability to learn and adapt to an organizational culture
- Professional development To enter in a long term path of professional development
- Departmental Course Requirements, Evaluation methods, and Grading Criteria :
a. Course Requirements:
- Pedagogical method : The course is a teamwork effort among students, instructor, and supervisors in real workplace environments. The course uses STC WebCT platform for course website work. Course procedures, content information, and student assignments are worked out on the course website.
Face to face encounters with the instructor occur in orientation sessions, office hours, and in site visits. Class activities focus in the discussion of workplace experiences and in the construction of students’ professional profiles.
Additionally, tutors in the Student Success Centers at all campuses are available to help students with their homework. Assistance with research and information technology tools is available at all STC libraries.
Attendance policy as stated in the 2007-2008 STC Catalog (Pg. 52)
In accordance to the Student Code of Conduct, 2007-2008 STC Catalog (pg. 53)
- Assessment : For assessment purposes, students work on an internship of applied nature. The internship emphasizes the main program learning outcome of the course: “Obtain hands-on training and apply concepts and theories in a workplace setting.” The aim of the internship is to assess students’ ability to integrate academic learning to the real workplace environment.
Students have a say in the specific location of the internship; however, the specific location and nature of the work require explicit instructor approval. Additionally, a formal agreement is required for an in site supervisor. The work must be a specific project related to technology management issues. General job duties are not acceptable. Students must provide formal proposal, monthly reports, and an exit report of the internship. In addition, the in site supervisor must provide a formal evaluation of the student performance.
The internship will count toward the student grade. However, the instructor reports students’ performance on this assignment separately for assessment purposes.
For assessment purposes also, all students in this course must take the exit ACT-CAAP test. The test is administered by STC Test Center. However, the test is created and evaluated by ACT organization. The test does not count toward student grading.
b. Evaluation:
Assignment Grading value Internship proposal 20% Internship reports 20% Internship exit 40% Portfolio 20%
c. Grading:
90 – 100 points = A 80 – 89 points = B 70 – 79 points = C 60 – 69 points = D below 60 points = F
SCANS
Workplace Competencies
1. Resources: Time Mone y Material and Facilities Human Resources
Students must use personal time management and learn the timing of activities in the workplace of the internship. Furthermore, they must demonstrate efficiency in the use of workplace material and monetary resources.
2. Interpersonal Skills Participate as Member of a Team Teach Others New Skills Serve Clients/Customers Exercise Leadership Negotiate Work with Diversity
Students must learn quickly the organizational culture of the workplace and engage in the common task of the organization.
3. Information Acquire and Evaluate Information. Organize and Maintain Information. Interpret and Communicate Information. Use Computers to Process Information.
Student must demonstrate their ability to collect data and information, and to process them according to organizational methods, specially making use of new computerized procedures.
4. Systems Understand Systems Monitor and Correct Performance Improve or Design Systems
Students demonstrate an understanding of social and technical systems that provide the structure and functioning of the organization in which they are working
5. Technology Select Technology Apply Technologies Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment
Technology is a must component of the specific project that the student proposes, develops, and works during the internship.
Developmental Studies Policy Statement: The College’s Developmental Education Plan requires students who have not met the college-level placement standard on an approved assessment instrument in reading, writing, and/or mathematics to enroll in developmental studies courses including College Success. Failure to attend these required classes may result in the student’s withdrawal from ALL college courses.
Statement of Equal Opportunity: No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status or disability.
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ADA Statement : Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow disabled students to succeed at STC. Accommodations may be provided for those students who submit the appropriate documentation by an outside/independent professional evaluator or agency. Individuals requiring assistance or access to receive services should contact an STC ADA/DSS disABILITY counselor in the Pecan Campus Support Services offices at (956) 872-2173.
