ENGR 5797.13
Transcript Abbreviation:
Castles Cathedral
Course Description:
A study abroad trip to England and Wales for the purpose of understanding the importance of several iconic castles and cathedrals and the various methods used for their construction. Participants must be physical fit enough to walk an extended length of time, negotiate rough terrain, climb steep steps, and not be afraid of heights.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
General Education Course:
Foundations
Historical and Cultural Studies
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
4 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Always
Campus Location:
Wooster (ATI)
Newark
Marion
Mansfield
Lima
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
(N/A)
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Increase the student's knowledge of the culture of England and Wales.
Increase the student's knowledge of the engineering techniques and construction methods behind various castles and cathedrals.
Increase the student's knowledge of how various castles and cathedrals influenced the local society.
Students will construct an integrated perspective on history and the factors that shape human activity.
Students will describe and analyze the origins and nature of contemporary issues.
Students will speak and write critically about primary and secondary historical sources by examining diverse interpretations of past events and ideas in their historical contexts.
Students will understand some of the political, economic, cultural, physical, social, and philosophical aspects of one or more of the world's nations, peoples and cultures outside of the United States.
Students will recognize the role of national and international diversity in shaping their own attitudes and values as global citizens.
Students evaluate significant cultural phenomena and ideas in order to develop capacities for aesthetic and historical response and judgment; and interpretation and evaluation.
Students understand the pluralistic nature of institutions, society, and culture in the United States and across the world in order to become educated, productive, and principled citizens.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understand the construction methods behind castles and cathedrals. | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Make a presentation on the student's assigned castle, cathedral, or other engineering item. | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Tour England and Wales | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
(N/A)
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Make a presentation of their assigned topic at OSU. | 20% |
| Make a presentation of their assigned topic at the site. | 50% |
| Participation. | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
Basic Course Overview:
ENGR_5797.13_basic.pdf
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