Big Sandy Community and Technical College Course Syllabus

[Pages:5]Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Course Syllabus

PS Number: 3657

Semester:

Summer

Year:

2015

Faculty Name: Charles K. Moore

Title:

Associate Professor

Course Prefix and Number: ISX-100

Course Credit Hours: 3.00

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Title:

Industrial Safety

Catalog Course Description:

This course provides practical training in industrial safety. The students are taught to observe general safety rules and regulations, to apply work site and shop safety

rules, and to apply OSHA regulations. Students are expected to obtain certification

in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Instructor Contact Information:

Campus Location: Pikeville Campus Building & Room: Faculty Office Suite ? N305

Office Hours:

This Class is Summer Online. Office Hours are totally online as well

Office Phone Number: 606-218-1244 Alternate Number: 606-205-5894

Best Times to Call:

Call anytime and leave a number with a brief message. I will call you back at the earliest convenience. I will check e-mail very regular.

KCTCS Email: charlesk.moore@kctcs.edu

Special Instructions:

Since this is a summer online course I will not be in my office. Call either of the numbers listed and send me an e-mail if there is drastic and urgent need to communicate. I will get back to you as soon as possible via one of these communication methods.

Supervisor Contact Information:

Name: Keithen McKenzie

Campus Location: Mayo Campus - Building & Room: Paintsville

Office Phone Number: 606-788-2896

Bldg. C - 118

KCTCS Email: keithen.mckenzie@kctcs.edu

Text and Supplies:

Safety and Health ? Basic Foundation Series 719 Schoolcraft Publishing ? A Division of Telemedia, Inc.

Access to a Personal Computer or laptop with Power Point, Microsoft Word, and a good internet speed is crucial to success in this course.

KCTCS General Education Competencies Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining:

A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. Method to Achieve Competency: Student learners will study aspects of chemicals, fires, and other hazardous items derived from nature and man-made. The language of regulatory guidelines from government and private organizations will be reviewed and the science of electricity will be discussed.

B. Intellectual and practical skills, including inquiry and analysis critical and creative thinking written and oral communication quantitative literacy information literacy teamwork and problem solving Method to Achieve Competency: Research on safety regulations will be performed and written about. Exams and quizzes will be utilized to enhance thinking and learning. Discussion items will also be used in this course to allow learners to collaborate with others.

C. Personal and social responsibility, including civic knowledge and engagement (local and global) intercultural knowledge and competence ethical reasoning and action foundations and skills for lifelong learning Method to Achieve Competency: Learning safety in the work place is lifelong learning as well as lifesaving learning. The ethical side will be gained through "common sense" in learning how to keeps oneself safe while working safely with others. Nationwide regulations will be taught and worldwide standards will be reviewed in safety matter and practices.

D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills.

Method to Achieve Competency: Discussion Boards, Exams, quizzes, and research papers.

Course Specific Competencies (Student Outcomes):

Student achieving a passing grade will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas, to a degree commensurate with the grade received. TASK LIST 1 Apply work site and lab safety procedures 2 Apply personal safety rules and procedures 3 Apply fire prevention rules and procedures 4 Obtain first aid certification 5 Obtain CPR certification 6 Demonstrate hazardous communications procedures 7 Describe and demonstrate universal precaution procedures 8. Personal Qualities-- individual responsibilities, self-esteem, sociability, self- management, and integrity/honesty. Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes): (Enter N/A if this does not apply.) N/A Course Outline:

Chapter 1---Introduction to Safety Chapter 2---Safety Laws Chapter 3---Personal Protective Equipment Chapter 4---Chemical Safety Chapter 5---Tool Safety Chapter 6---Safe Materials Handling Chapter 7---Machine Safety Chapter 8---Electrical Safety Chapter 9---Electrical Protection Chapter10--Fire Protection Chapter11--Health Protection Chapter12--Safe Work Practices CPR/First Aid Training and Certification ($10.00 fee for CPR/1st Aid Card from AHA) Course Structure: There will be four Tests Each worth 100 points Test #1 (Chapters 1, 2, & 3) Due By June 13th 11:59 PM Test #2 (Chapters 4, 5, & 6) Due By June 27th 11:59 PM Test #3 (Chapters 7, 8 , & 9) Due By July 11th 11:59 PM Test #4 (Chapters 10, 11, & 12) Due By July 25th 11:59 PM One Research Paper Worth 100 Points ? Criteria Will be given by the end of the second week (June 28th) And will be due before end 7th week (July 19th 11:59 PM)

CPR/First Aid Certification 100 Points ? You will be given a date that this is being offered (Cost will be $10.00 payable to the American Heart Association) You may obtain this certification elsewhere, but I need to see proof

There will be Discussion Boards throughout the course for extra Bonus points on participation. Criteria and Points will be given by June 27th. All are due by July 19th 11:59 PM

Technology/Media Component: Students will have access to the KCTCS website for college information and news (kctcs.edu). You may be given websites for research on products, supplies, and jobs. Through the access to computers in the labs and library you will be able to use these resources. In this class, we may use power-point, overhead projection, and videos. There are publications that will help with this course and it's components. Some of these publications are available in the campus library. You may contact the instructor via e-mail or phone (listed in this syllabus). In the event of a inclement weather cancellation or closure of system for any reason all work will resume as normal upon return to op[eration and no work will be missed. Work also can be continual upon closures of the college via online learning through the Blasckboard portal for this class. You will also be able to view the course syllabus on Blackboard at anytime and possibly grades and assignments. Service-Learning: N/A Course Requirements and Evaluation: EVALUATION: A final grade for the course will be calculated and determined by the quality of the assigned task, the punctuality of the student to complete the assigned, and the conduct/attitude of the student while completing the assignment. Performance exams will be used throughout the course. Student participation and attendance will be an integral part of the final grade. The student must have a final grade of 70% or higher to finish. All grades will be rounded to the nearest whole percentage, including final grade. EXAMPLE: A 79.4 would be 79 rounded, a 79.6 would be 80 rounded. Homework and assignments must be turned in "on time". Any homework or assignment turned in late may receive a 10% deduction. Homework and assignments turned in more than two (2) weeks late may not be accepted and the student will receive an automatic "0" for that assignment.

WEIGHTING OF PERFORMANCES

PERCENTAGES

Tests, Quizzes, Assignments and Papers

90%

Login Time/Dates & Participation

10%

Total

100%

Grading Policy:

The scale below shows the relationship between your semester percent average and the letter grade

you will receive. Slight deviations from this scale are possible if they seem advisable. NOTE: YOU MUST

OBTAIN A GRADE OF "C" OR HIGHER IN ORDER FOR THIS COURSE TO COUNT TOWARD PROGRAM

GRADUATION.

Grading Scale: 100% - 90% = A

89% - 80% = B

79% - 70% = C

69% - 60% = D

Below 60% = E

Attendance Policy:

Regular participation and login time is expected. Valuable material will be covered each week and will be difficult

to make up. The goal of this technical course and the instructor is to make the student ready for the workforce

where absenteeism and non-participation is not tolerated. Lack of participation and login time

will be reflected on your final grade and could possibly drop your final grade by

one letter and/or cause failure of this course.

Missed Exam Policy: Class sessions will not be repeated. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. After an due date has passed it is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor as soon as he/she can. Make-up work may not be granted according to the situation. If the student misses an exam or assignment it is his/her responsibility to communicate with the instructor to determine a make-up will be granted. Late Assignment Policy: Class sessions will not be repeated. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. After an due date has passed it is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor as soon as he/she can. Make-up work may not be granted according to the situation. If the student misses an exam or assignment it is his/her responsibility to communicate with the instructor to determine a make-up will be granted. Withdrawal Policy:

Students may withdraw from this course at any time during the semester/term, up until the last day to withdraw from class (decided by systems office). Students who choose to withdraw should request a drop form signed by the instructor and advisor and processed through the business office. If this is not done, the student will remain "enrolled" in this class and will be responsible for all cost, assignments, and tasks.

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