Internship - Computer and Information Systems Security

Class

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Departmental approval required to enroll.

End of Course Outcomes

As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Lab Fee

None

Evaluation Standards

Submit completed affiliation agreement within two weeks of beginning internship
Maintain weekly contact with instructor, electronic or in person
Complete Weatherford College Degree Plan
Complete Graduation petition
Submit completed work journal validating completion of objectives and hours

Attendance: Attendance in this course is required. Students work 7-12 hours each week at an approved place of employment during a long semester or full summer term.

Required Materials

None

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will gain proficiency in the use of computer system hardware and software.
Students will gain knowledge and skills for entry-level information technology positions in business and industry.
Students will gain knowledge in application programs, basic computer programming, basic networking, and an introduction to computer hardware.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

Student Intellectual Property Rights

A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.

SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities. A SCANS matrix that includes this course is available for your review by clicking the link below.

Workplace Competencies — Effective workers can productively use:

Resources — They know how to (C1)allocate time, ( C3)materials, and (C4)staff
Information — They can (C5)acquire and evaluate data, (C6)organize, and maintain files, (C7)interpret and communicate, and (C8)use computers to process information.
Interpersonal Skills — They can work on (C9)teams, (C10)teach others, (C11)serve customers, (C12)lead, (C13)negotiate, and (C14)work well with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Systems — They (C15)understand social, organizational, and technological systems; (C16)they can monitor and correct performance.
Technology — They can (C18)select equipment and tools, (C19)apply technology to specific tasks.

Foundation Skills — Competent workers in the high-performance workplace need:

Basic Skills — (F1)reading, (F2)writing, (F3)arithmetic, (F5)listening and (F6)speaking.
Thinking Skills — (F7)to think creatively, (F8)to make decisions, (F9)to solve problems, (F10)to visualize, (F11)the ability to learn, and (F12)to reason.
Personal Qualities — (F13)individual responsibility, (F14)self-esteem, (F16) self-management, and (F17)integrity.2011.pdf

Contact Hours

112

SCH Hours

Work Hours

Revised

Fall 2023