NAMEPRACTICAL/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  weekIntroduction to the Unit2nd  weekPresentations: MS power point 13rd  weekPresentations: MS power point 24th  weekOral Presentation skills 15th  weekOral Presentation skills 26th  week Major Activities (Students work as groups) 17th  weekNote taking8th weekTime management  9th weekEssay and report writing skills 110th weekEssay and report writing skills 211th weekEssay and report writing skills 312th weekHow to write a proposal 13th weekMajor Activities (Students work as groups) 214th weekReference management (Endnote) 115th weekReference management (Endnote) 216th weekSpeed reading17th weekHow to construct an argument18th weekMajor Activities (Students work as groups) 319th weekHow to write a CV20th weekApplication Forms21st weekWriting a covering letter22nd weekMajor Activities (Students work as groups) 4
References:
1. Kennedy, J.ames “Complete ECDL 5” Gill & Macmillan. 2008 
2. Kuhner , M. & Yeung, R.; " Public Speaking & Presentations for Dummies" WILEY. 2007
3.  Heinrichs, J. ;" Winning Arguments" Penguin books.2010
4. www.openlearn.open.ac.uk