Course Change Form – TECH 101-3(W)

E. Jane Fee and Chantal Gibson, TechOne

January 16, 2007

Existing Course Number/Title:

TECH 101-3 (W) - Fundamentals of Teamwork and Communication II


Please check appropriate revision(s) being recommended:


Course Number: __ Credit Hour: __ Title: _x_


Description: _x_ Prerequisite: __ Vector: __

FROM:

Number: TECH 101-3 (W)

Title: Fundamentals of Teamwork and Communication II


Course Description:

Builds on basic communication, learning principles and social processes students have developed in their first term at university. Develops teamwork and professional communication skills, including the use of effective peer evaluation techniques, self-assessment strategies and presentation skills.

TO:

Number: TECH 101-3 (W)

Title: Communication, Teamwork and Collaborative Process

Course Description:

Teaches essential skills for negotiating first-year coursework successfully. Covers the principles, practice and understanding of effective communication, research, critical thinking and teamwork needed within both face-to-face and virtual environments. Presents opportunities to practice and develop communication and interpersonal skills, and make that expertise transferable from the classroom to the workplace.


RATIONALE

  1. The course is being updated to reflect its new W status.

  2. The course is integrating elements from the former TECH 100: Foundations of Teamwork and Communication I.

  3. Instead of being a primary topic of the course, the learning portfolio will be integrated into the W exercises to evidence skill development.


Does this course duplicate the content of a previously approved course to such an extent that students should not receive credit for both courses?

Yes, TECH 101 - Fundamentals of Teamwork and Communication II


Effective Date: 07-08 Calendar