NAME
PRACTICAL/TUTORIAL GROUP

Unit Course book

Personal and Professional Development

Course code:Mth 105 PPD

Unit Coordinator

M Barkhavan Osman Bazzaz

2012/2013

Soran University

Faculty of Science

Department of Mathematics

Stage 1

Soran University Faculty of Science Department of Mathematics

Course Book

Personal and Professional Development

First Years Mathematics

Academic Year: 2011/2012

Two hours per week

Lecturer: Barkhawan

Email:

Soran University Faculty of Science Department of Mathematics

First Years Mathematics

Academic Year: 2011/2012

Two hours per week

Lecturer: Barkhawan

Email:

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Course Description:

The aim of the course:

Success in degree level study and then in employment demands not only excellent technical skills, but also the ability to work with information and communicate and present coherent and engaging arguments, both written and in face to face presentations. Employers put high value on these skills. People develop these skills throughout their lives, and the aim of this course is to present students with the opportunity to reflect on their current skills and to refine and improve them.

Homework:

You will be encouraged to develop skills through practical exercises, case studies, role play and discussion groups which in some cases require preparation prior to the seminar. Individual reading is an essential part of the implementation strategy. You will be given short tasks to perform each week in relation to the unit and these will assist you to prepare for the assessments.

Teaching methods:

The teaching will be in the form of lectures, class and group discussions.

Grading:

Activities: 30%

Quizzes: 10%

Reports and Power Points: 20%

Exams: 20%

Final exam: 20%

Course programme

1st week	Introduction to the Unit
2nd week	Presentations: MS power point 1
3rd week	Presentations: MS power point 2
4th week	Oral Presentation skills 1
5th week	Oral Presentation skills 2
6th week	Major Activities (Students work as groups) 1
7th week	Note taking
8th week	Time management
9th week	Essay and report writing skills 1
10th week	Essay and report writing skills 2
11th week	Essay and report writing skills 3
12th week	How to write a proposal
13th week	Major Activities (Students work as groups) 2
14th week	Reference management (Endnote) 1
15th week	Reference management (Endnote) 2
16th week	Speed reading
17th week	How to construct an argument
18th week	Major Activities (Students work as groups) 3
19th week	How to write a CV
20th week	Application Forms
21st week	Writing a covering letter
22nd week	Major Activities (Students work as groups) 4

References:

Kennedy, J.ames “Complete ECDL 5” Gill & Macmillan. 2008

Kuhner , M. & Yeung, R.; " Public Speaking & Presentations for Dummies" WILEY. 2007

Heinrichs, J. ;" Winning Arguments" Penguin books.2010

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