VMW 198D Independent Study
Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4
Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Outcomes will be determined by the individual student in consultation with college faculty and community resource persons. Course evaluation will be determined by college faculty in consultation with the student. The evaluation component, including criteria, will be designated in the learning contract. Evaluation methods may include but are not limited to: written research paper, journal, written evaluation, product assessment of learning, demonstrations/simulations, oral evaluation, case studies, project, or experimentation.
The determination of academic credit to be earned for the satisfactory completion of learning contract is based upon the duration of the learning experience, the depth of the experience and the quality of the experience. Following is a guide to the number of learning hours equated to credit:
1 credit = 11 hours
2 credits = 22 hours
3 credits = 33 hours
4 credits = 44 hours
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