CECS494HCX Syllabus

Overview

The CECS494HCX courses are an integral component of the CECS Honors Co-Op (HC) program. Unlike departmental 494 courses, these classes are taken for a letter grade rather than Credit/No-Credit, and contribute to your CSUN GPA. Through these courses and your internship, you'll develop technical and professional skills, enhance written and verbal presentation abilities, and build organizational competencies.

These courses are exclusively available to students enrolled in the Honors Co-Op program. During the fall semester, you'll participate in the Honors Co-Op presentation competition.

Course Structure

Credit Requirements

You'll earn a total of 6 graded units over the 12-month Co-Op program. While these units cannot fulfill major course requirements, they will factor into your CSUN GPA calculation.

Available Courses

Enrollment Schedule

Registration Process

Permission numbers are required for enrollment in all CECS494HCX courses. To request a permission number, email ecshonorsco-op@csun.edu with the subject line format:

pnum-lastname-firstname-coursenumber

Example: pnum-osorno-bruno-cecs494hcc

Evaluation Criteria

Your grade is based on the following components:

1. Documentation Submission (10%)

• Timely submission of forms FM02 (once at program start) and FM05 (each semester)
• Submit electronically to ecshonorsco-op@csun.edu following file naming conventions

2. Faculty Advisor Evaluations (10%) [WAIVED FOR SUMMER]

• Conducted each semester
• Based on your work performance and supervisor discussions
• Your responsibility to arrange faculty visits according to the program calendar

3. Supervisor Evaluations (20% in Fall, 30% in Summer & Spring)

• Submit signed original to the CECS Honors Co-Op office (JD4508A)
• Your responsibility to ensure timely completion

4. End of Semester Report (25% in Fall, 35% in Summer & Spring)

• Submit both electronic and signed printed copies
• Follow format guidelines on HC website under "Hints and Resources"
• Each report should cover work from the current semester only

5. Annual Breakfast Competition (20% in Fall only)

• Submit abstract and PowerPoint slides
• All interns expected to participate and attend the event

6. Professional Conduct (15%)

• Communication skills
• Following program rules and procedures
• Timely completion of requirements
• Participation in Co-Op events

Submission Guidelines

For documents requiring original signatures, such as supervisor evaluations and semester reports, you must hand-deliver the signed originals to the CECS Honors Co-Op office located in JD4508A. All other submissions should be sent electronically to ecshonorsco-op@csun.edu, where they will be automatically time-stamped to verify submission deadlines. Remember to register for your CECS494HCX class each semester; you'll receive specific instructions and registration credentials via email.

When submitting files electronically, proper naming conventions are essential for proper processing. Name your files using the format: type-lastname-firstname.extension. For example:

• form FM02 should be named "fm02-smith-john.doc,"
• FM05 as "fm05-smith-john.doc,"
• semester reports as "report-smith-john.doc,"
• presentation slides as "slides-smith-john.ppt,"
• and competition abstracts as "abstract-smith-john.doc."

Incorrect file naming may result in lost submissions and could negatively impact your grade.

Academic Integrity

Zero tolerance for plagiarism and academic dishonesty. All work must be original, with proper citation of sources. Anti-plagiarism tools like Turnitin.com may be used to verify originality. CSUN's academic dishonesty policies apply to all submitted work.

Faculty Visits

• Schedule during designated weeks
• You'll receive your faculty advisor's contact information by email
• Prepare a brief description of your assignments and accomplishments for the meeting
• Contact the Co-Op office if you need assistance coordinating the visit