EARTH 294 - Directed Study in Earth Science

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 1
Off Site Contact Hours Without Faculty: 2 - 40

Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to explore in-depth learning experiences in Earth and Environmental Science or related fields. Students may seek these experiences on or off campus, and may pursue paid or unpaid work assignments, internships in the public or private sector, investigations of a topic or issue, research projects at Schoolcraft or other colleges/universities, or other approved comprehensive learning opportunities. Students will work under the guidance of a faculty member from the department and are required to obtain permission from the faculty member before registering. With the faculty member, students will determine plans for the course regarding when to meet, the course focus, and assessments, which will be approved by the administrator. Students registered in this course are considered Schoolcraft College students with all rights, responsibilities and privileges of a student when on or off campus.

Prerequisites: Consent of Department
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Course Category: Applied Liberal Arts | Science
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Course Competencies
1. Utilize Earth and Environmental Science skills to solve problems appropriate to the task or concept.

2. Develop a project plan, assessment format, and timeline for a directed study project in Earth and Environmental Science.

3. Apply time management skills to schedules and work plans, and to meet deadlines.

4. Perform duties in a professional manner that is appropriate to the project’s placement, organization, guidelines, and/or environment (e.g. dress, professional ethics, collaboration and formal communication).

5. Utilize all project specific equipment, tools, files, documents, and other resources in an efficient and ethical manner.

6. Create a summative output that is clear, organized, complete, appropriate, well supported and conforms to the project’s needs.

7. Conduct field work, laboratory experiments, data collection and analysis, or professional tasks relevant to the chosen research project or work assignment.

8. Communicate your progress on the project or professional tasks in a timely and effective manner through written, visual, and/or presentative formats tailored to academic or industry audiences.

9. Examine career paths, professional roles, and current challenges in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (or related fields) through direct engagement with professionals and/or research supervisors.

10. Reflect on personal learning, skill development, and professional growth throughout the directed study experience.