Catalog Description
C IOS 276 Independent Project
Students will create a project or internship that will include learning new skills, applying the skills to significant problems, and demonstrating the result to other computer users. Students will be expected to apply the skills that they have learned in a professional manner. (Prerequisites: Competence in the use of microcomputer applications and operating systems.) (1 - 3+0) As Demand Warrants

Skill Expectations
Students should be advanced computer users before taking this class. This class focuses on using, applying, and enhancing previously acquired computer skills.

List of Class Competencies

To design a project or find an internship that is appropriate and useful.

To be able to learn new skills and to apply those skills in a work related situation.

To be able to plan and initiate an individual project.

To be able to use a journal to monitor the day-to-day experiences of working and to use those experiences to develop new skills.

To be able to monitor the projects progress and to adjust the projects expectations to reflect new experiences.

To be able to reflect upon and evaluate personnel strengths and weaknesses and to improve personnel competence in providing microcomputer support.

To be able to develop professional contacts and practical experience that will be useful for employment.

To be able to experience the professional expectations of working in a microcomputer support job.

To be able to experience and apply the ethical standards and expectations of a microcomputer support job.

To be able to present the results of your experience so that it will be valuable to others.

To be able to meet ethical and professional expectations of a work situation.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning