DATA 199 - Community Contribution / Cooperative Education

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 165
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Cooperative Education is a work-based learning program that helps students to bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical work skills. Students will explore and secure their own work placements, which may be paid or unpaid positions related to their field of study; and work on product ideation and execution for an industry-based project. The student, faculty sponsor, employer and Co-op Ed Coordinator work closely together to ensure a successful learning experience.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Gray Area Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Define learning objectives for work-based learning experiences.
Develop a work-based project idea using data management and analytics concepts.
Execute data management and analytics concepts in a work environment.
Communicate project findings and resulting value to the business.

Course Contents

Identifying and securing stakeholders for work-based learning experiences.
Writing learning objectives.
Execution of an industry-based project.
Project documentation.
Self-evaluation and supervisor evaluation.

Instructional Units: 7.5