Summer Online

Introduction Technical & Applied Studies

TAS 301--Four Quarter Hours

Dr. Kuruvilla Zachariah
Shannon Hall
Ohio University--Eastern Campus
(740)699-2514
zacharia@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

This course will introduce technical associate degree holders to professional studies through an examination of program requirements and goals. The historical overview of the development of various technologies and their influence on Western Civilization will lead to the consideration of the nature of technology and its many societal functions. Within that historical and theoretical context, students will be introduced to various management technologies and theories of leadership, and will be required to assess their own individual beliefs and skills.

Prerequisites

None

Methods of Course Instruction

This course is being offered entirely over the Internet and the course materials are available anytime, anyplace.  The materials are organized in different folders under Course Documents on the Blackboard website. A number of external links are provided to assist you with your research.  The Assignments section contains the course modules and each course module has a number of resources such as references to reading materials, Internet sites and links to submit written assignments.

Course Objectives

  • Identify distinctions between technical and professional skills and the implications of those skills within an organizational setting.
  • Understand some of the technological advances in Western culture through the 20th century.
  • Examine case studies and apply leadership skills to address issues and dilemmas.
  • Integrate communication technologies in term papers and other written reports.

General Course Requirements

  • Research papers
  • Case Study reports
  • Reflection papers
  • Discussion Board participation
  • Online quizzes
  • Proctored final exam

Materials

Required

Text(s)
Leadership:  Theory and Practice, 4th ed., by Peter G. Northouse

Sage Publications, ISBN:  1-4129-4161-X or 978-1-412941-61-7 (paperback)

Additional or Optional Materials
Additional reading materials available on the course website on Blackboard



Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

1 exam (final examination) - Proctoring required

How is the exam to be taken: online

Date of Exam
March 18-19-20 (Students may take the exam on any one of these days)

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


Call the education counselors the division of Lifelong Learning at (740) 593-2910 if you have questions about Ohio Degree Opportunities.