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COS 133 Introduction to College Studies
Schedule of Assignments
Textbook Assignments
On Campus: An Interactive Guide to
Colleg e (2009 ed.) by Diane Fitton
Directions
1. Complete textbook assignments in
textbook as directed.
2. Make a copy of the required pages
and staple all assignment pages
together to the assignment grading
sheet.
3. Submit your assignment at the
beginning of the class session.
4. You may submit your
assignments before the due date.
5. Assignments are not accepted late.
Assignments points are increased if:
Ï
ÏYou follow the directions.
ÏThe presentation is appropriate and
shows time and effort.
ÏThe assignment is neat and legible.
ÏYou demonstrate excellent insight,
understanding, and preparation.
ÏYou include appropriate details as
described in the chapter reading.
Assignments points are reduced if:
Ð
ÐYou do not follow the directions.
ÐThe presentation demonstrated
minimal time and effort.
ÐThe assignment is hastily completed
and messy.
ÐYou do not demonstrate an
understanding of the chapter reading.
Ð You do not submit your assignment.
Time to Study
Studying in college is a time-consuming process. Decide how to spend your time and
learn how to balance the activities that compete for your time. As a result, you will
manage your activities efficiently, so that you have sufficient time to study in college.
Grade Tracker
Name: Section Semester / Year
Keep track of your grades in COS 133 by entering points you earn.
Work Submitted Points Earned Bonus Points Earned Assignment 1 3 Assignment 2 3 Assignment 3 3 Assignment 4 3 Assignment 5 3 Assignment 6 3 Assignment 7 3 Assignment 8 3 Assignment 9 3 Assignment 10 3 Quiz 1 5 Quiz 2 5 Quiz 3 5 Quiz 4 5 Quiz 5 5 Quiz 6 5 Quiz 7 5 Quiz 8 5 Quiz 9 5 Quiz 10 5 Quiz 11 5 Class Participation 15
Total 100 Self-Assessed Final Grade
Self-Assessed class participation points:
☺ 1.0 You demonstrate prompt attendance for class, active listening, and excellent involvement in small group work, and thoughtful contributions during whole class discussions
. .75 You demonstrate prompt attendance for class, active listening and satisfactory involvement in small group work, and make contributions during class discussions / .50 You are late and / or show a lack of interest and/or minimal effort resulting in mediocre work. { 0.0 You are absent. You cannot earn classroom participation points if you are absent.
In all instances, civility and respect for classmates and the instructor are expected.
Your grades make a statement about your commitment in college, and they are an indicator of the kind of student you are because your grades reflect on your study habits. Therefore, you should strive for good grades. Grades are the result of many factors, and typically stem from the choices you make regarding your study habits, time management, and attitude toward learning. Make sure the decisions you make during the semester support your goals to achieve the best grades you are capable of earning. (On Campus)
Professor Rodriguez College Orientation Seminar 133
Week 3
Topic: Chapter 5
Time Management Strategies
In Class
Bonus Point Exercise: Reply to
email due today.
Class Interaction
- Students will complete a semester master schedule.
- Students will use a monthly calendar and weekly planner to keep track of their appointments and assignments.
- Students will analyze their time requirements for completing assignments and studying for tests.
- Based on their analysis, students will create a personal time management plan.
- Students will work collaboratively in small groups to analyze time management case studies that require problem solving and decision-making.
Homework
Study for quiz on Chapter 5 Reading.
Assignment due
, Hand in Chapter 5 Exercise - 4
pages 107-109 (3 points)
Week 4
Topic: Chapter 5
Time Management Organization
In Class
Take quiz on Chapter 5 Time
Management (5 points)
, Hand in Chapter 5 Exercises 4 pages 107-109 (3 points)
Class Interaction
- Students will learn about and incorporate strategies to improve time management for studying and organization of academic materials.
- Students will learn how to prioritize their academic and personal tasks on a daily and weekly basis.
Homework
Read Chapter 2 College Grades
h Work on Chapter 2 Activities & Exercises 1 – 4
Study for quiz on Chapter 2 Reading
Bring a calculator to complete GPA calculation exercises.
Assignment due
, Hand in Chapter 2 Exercises 3 and 4 page 38 (3 points)
Week 5
Topics: Chapter 2
College Grades
In Class
Take quiz on Chapter 2 College
Grades (5 points)
, Hand in Chapter 2 Exercises 3 and 4
page 38 (3 points)
Students will learn how to access the MCC Web Hunt exercise.
Class Interaction
- Students will learn how the grading system works in individual courses and at your college.
- Students will understand the importance of college grades.
- Students will compare their extrinsic and intrinsic motivations for achieving good grades.
Homework
Read Chapter 7 Learning and Tests
h Work on Chapter 7 Activities and Exercises 1 – 4
Assignment due
Bonus Point exercise: MCC Web Hunt on Course Syllabus
Week 6
Topic: Chapter 7
Learning
In Class
“Study Skills” presentation
Bonus Point Exercise: Submit MCC Web Hunt exercise
Class Interaction
- Working in small groups, students will list criteria for effective study groups.
- Students will explore how their attitude affects study efforts and determine their personal requirements for effective studying.
- Students will learn and apply study skills strategies to be engaged in the learning process.
- Students will apply techniques to memorize information and monitor their learning.
- Students will evaluate their study skills habits by completing a study skills survey and create a plan of action.
- Students will be replying to an email sent by their COS instructor.
Homework
Study for quiz on Chapter 7 Reading.
Assignment due
, Hand in Chapter 7 Exercise 4b page 175 (3 points)
Week 9
Topics: Chapter 6
Information Literacy / College Reading
In Class
, Hand in Chapter 4 - Exercise 4 page 85
y Students will present their Personal Mission Statement “Vision Board ” in
class.
Class Interaction
- Students will learn strategies they can use to enhance reading comprehension.
- Students will be taught tactics they can use for difficult-to-read texts.
- Students will discuss reasons and responsibilities to complete reading assignments.
- Students will identify reading courses and learning center resources available on campus.
- Students will apply this knowledge to their current courses.
Homework
Study for quiz on Chapter 6 Reading
Assignment due
, Hand in Chapter 6 Exercise 5 page
141 (3 points)
Week 10
Topics: Chapter 6
Information Literacy / College Notes
In Class
Take Quiz on Chapter 6 Information
Literacy (5 points)
, Hand in Chapter 6 Exercise 5 page 141 (3 points)
Library Presentation
Class Interaction
- Students will learn and practice a note taking system for text material and lectures.
- Students will discuss strategies they can use for difficult-to-follow lectures.
- Students will report to the class regarding note-taking changes they have made.
Homework
Read Chapter 11 College Policy
h Work on Chapter 11 Activities & Exercises 1 – 4
Study for quiz on Chapter 11 Reading
Assignment due
, Hand in Chapter 11 - Exercise 2d page 285
Week 11
Topic: Chapter 11
College Policy
In Class
Take Quiz on Chapter 11 College
Policy (5 points)
, Hand in Chapter 11 - Exercise 2d page 285
Presentation
Class Interaction
- Students will explain college policies, the academic code, and define academic honesty.
- Students will explain the student code of conduct and describe the computer code of conduct at MCC.
- Students will analyze case studies that involve college policy, academic integrity, and student responsibility.
Homework
Read Chapter 3 Campus Community
h Work on Chapter 3 Activities and
Exercises 1-
Study for quiz on Chapter 3 Reading.
Assignment due
,Hand in Chapter 3 - Exercise 3e pages 69 -
Week 12
Topic: Chapter 3
Campus Community
In Class
Take Quiz on Chapter 3 Campus
Community (5 points)
, Hand in Chapter 3 - Exercise 3e pages 69 -
COS professor will describe MCC resources listed in COS 133 CIS.
Presentation
Class Interaction
- Students will identify the mission statement at MCC.
- Students will describe traditions, celebrations, ceremonies, themes or symbols associated with your college.
- Students will analyze civility-related student interactions and propose proactive behaviors.
Homework
Read Chapter 12 Campus Resources
h Work on Chapter 12 Activities and Exercises 1-
Study for quiz on Chapter 12 Reading.
Assignment due
y MCC Campus Resources Presentation
, Hand in Chapter 12 Exercise 2 page 307 (3 points)
Week 15
Topic: Chapter 9
Higher Education
In Class
y Students will do presentations on MCC Campus Resources in class.
, Hand in Chapter 12 Exercise 2 page
307 (3 points)
Take Quiz on Chapter 9 Higher
Education (5 points)
Bonus Point Exercise: Hand in Chapter 9 Exercises 3 page 235 ( points)
Class Interaction
- Define higher education
- Classify types of institutions of higher
education in the United States.
- Classify types of academic degrees.
- Describe the academic community in
terms of study body, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Define college terms related to higher
education.
Week 16
Topic: Final Examination Period
On Campus Textbook Assignment Grading Sheet
Staple this grading sheet to your assignment.
Student Name:________________________________ ID Number M00 ____________
COS 133 Section Number: _____ Points Earned: ______________
Assignment Chapter Number and Topic: _____________________________________
Assignment Due Date: __________________ Exercises: _________________
1. Content Understanding
Content demonstrates insight and excellent understanding of assignment.
Content demonstrates accurate although somewhat basic understanding of
assignment.
Content demonstrates a vague or limited understanding of assignment.
Content conveys no evidence of understanding of assignment.
2. Content Completeness
Content is thorough and includes sufficient details
Content is minimally complete.
Content is incomplete.
3. Directions
□ All directions are carefully followed.
□ One direction is not followed
□ Two or more directions are not followed.
4. Presentation
□ Assignment is neat and legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat or not legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat and not legible.
On Campus Textbook Assignment Grading Sheet
Staple this grading sheet to your assignment.
Student Name:________________________________ ID Number M00 ____________
COS 133 Section Number: _____ Points Earned: ______________
Assignment Chapter Number and Topic: _____________________________________
Assignment Due Date: __________________ Exercises: _________________
1. Content Understanding
Content demonstrates insight and excellent understanding of assignment.
Content demonstrates accurate although somewhat basic understanding of
assignment.
Content demonstrates a vague or limited understanding of assignment.
Content conveys no evidence of understanding of assignment.
2.Content Completeness
Content is thorough and includes sufficient details
Content is minimally complete.
Content is incomplete.
3. Directions
□ All directions are carefully followed.
□ One direction is not followed
□ Two or more directions are not followed.
4. Presentation
□ Assignment is neat and legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat or not legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat and not legible.
On Campus Textbook Assignment Grading Sheet
Staple this grading sheet to your assignment.
Student Name:________________________________ ID Number M00 ____________
COS 133 Section Number: _____ Points Earned: ______________
Assignment Chapter Number and Topic: _____________________________________
Assignment Due Date: __________________ Exercises: _________________
1. Content Understanding
Content demonstrates insight and excellent understanding of assignment.
Content demonstrates accurate although somewhat basic understanding of
assignment.
Content demonstrates a vague or limited understanding of assignment.
Content conveys no evidence of understanding of assignment.
2.Content Completeness
Content is thorough and includes sufficient details
Content is minimally complete.
Content is incomplete.
3. Directions
□ All directions are carefully followed.
□ One direction is not followed
□ Two or more directions are not followed.
4. Presentation
□ Assignment is neat and legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat or not legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat and not legible.
On Campus Textbook Assignment Grading Sheet
Staple this grading sheet to your assignment.
Student Name:________________________________ ID Number M00 ____________
COS 133 Section Number: _____ Points Earned: ______________
Assignment Chapter Number and Topic: _____________________________________
Assignment Due Date: __________________ Exercises: _________________
1. Content Understanding
Content demonstrates insight and excellent understanding of assignment.
Content demonstrates accurate although somewhat basic understanding of
assignment.
Content demonstrates a vague or limited understanding of assignment.
Content conveys no evidence of understanding of assignment.
2.Content Completeness
Content is thorough and includes sufficient details
Content is minimally complete.
Content is incomplete.
3. Directions
□ All directions are carefully followed.
□ One direction is not followed
□ Two or more directions are not followed.
4. Presentation
□ Assignment is neat and legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat or not legible.
□ Assignment is minimally neat and not legible.
