CST3237 FUNDAMENTALS OF CREW LEADERSHIP
2 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or sophomore year and to area high school vocational students.
Catalog Description:
CST3237 - Fundamentals of Crew Leadership (2 hrs.)
In this course students will be introduced to Leadership and Construction Management systems. The student will receive instruction in management and leadership. The course will cover basic leadership skills, introduce different leadership styles, proper communication, how to properly delegate and problem solve.
Course Classification:
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
This course is designed to help the student increase their knowledge regarding fundamentals of industrial related to leadership techniques, importance, terminology, and general practices.
Learner Outcomes:
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Knowledge of terminology and it meaning as related to management in construction Industry.
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Be able apply basic leadership techniques.
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Solve basic problems, apply basic technical knowledge, exhibit teamwork, preform basic mathematics, employ leadership and apply critical thinking.
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Apply safety principles in a work environment to minimize hazards and prevent losses to productivity.
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Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading and understanding technical documents and blueprints.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: Introduction Importance of Leadership
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to describe leadership and concepts.
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Define influences of proper leadership in an organization.
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List personal and job skills needed to be successful.
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Identify a variety of leadership roles.
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Describe employee and employers’ responsibilities and relationship.
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Identify and describe the characteristics of professionalism.
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Recognize how leadership skills are developed.
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Identify and explain the traits and attitude of a successful leader.
UNIT 2: Introduction to Leadership Techniques
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to describe techniques used by a good leader.
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Identify general leadership techniques.
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Describe and identify skills of a good leader.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of commonly used techniques of a good leader.
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Describe effectiveness of a good leader.
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Demonstrate proper use of leadership techniques.
UNIT 3: Introduction to Proper Communication
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to communicate.
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Identify proper etiquette in communication.
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Describe and explain each type of communication used.
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Explain how proper communication can make management and employee relations work better.
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Demonstrate proper use of communication skills.
UNIT 4: Introduction to How to Be a Leader
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to lead a crew.
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Describe and demonstrate proper supervisor and subordinate relationship.
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Describe the key principles of ethical and moral leadership.
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Describe and identify different ways to ethically delegate jobs and responsibilities.
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Apply ethical decision-making skills.
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Describe what leaders can do to foster a proper relationship with in a crew or organization.
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Demonstrate problem solving skills.
Projects Required:
as assigned.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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