KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Humanics 301: Humanics Capstone (3 credit hours) Sample syllabus

Prerequisite: HUM 201 Cross-listed with IGS 300

I. MISSION STATEMENT:

The Objectives and Learning Outcomes of this course directly support the University's mission: Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, historically black land-grant university committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economy.

II. NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Any student who requires an accommodation due to a documented disability may contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at (502) 597-5076, or visit the DRC office, to arrange for reasonable accommodations. The student is required to obtain verification from the DRC and deliver the signed DRC document to the instructor specifying the accommodations. The student is encouraged to complete this process at the beginning of the semester since an approval for accommodations is not retroactive. The accommodations become effective upon receipt of the DRC approval by the faculty member from the student.

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION – COURSE RATIONALE:

I his is a team-taught, project-based class that will synthesize prior learning in HUM 101 and 201 to create new knowledge, so leadership is a core skill. This course will group students from different majors to work on specific social problems. This course will create a multidisciplinary atmosphere that will encourage each student to step forward and share his or her skills for the benefit of the group and the benefit of the community or business associated with the problem.

IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this course are intended to indicate the general level of achievement to be attained by the average student. Through progress of the course, the student will:

1. design and complete a group project in a team-based approach, applying agile principles.
2. apply knowledge from HUM 101 and HUM 201 to address issues in the team project.
3. read texts that focus on principles of Design Thinking;
4. sharpen verbal expression and oral communication by participating in discussions of project design and reporting on project results;
5. increase writing skills through written descriptions of the project and results of the project;
6. demonstrate critical and analytic insights in using agile thinking for the project;
7. cultivate the art of acquiring, interpreting, and communicating knowledge in a group setting;

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