COSC 222 Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment
College: Architecture
Department: Construction Science
Type: C
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: COSC 222
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/23 to 9/1/27
We recommend that COSC 222 Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 60% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 3,500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
COSC 222’s writing component consists of 14 Weekly Think Writing Assignments. Students will receive formative feedback on each of these, with the option to revise and resubmit them within one week of getting their initial grade on the assignment. The first week of class focuses heavily on writing instruction, with course sessions in subsequent weeks discussing writing concepts as well.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/23 to 9/1/27
We recommend that COSC 222 Social Issues in the History of the Construction Environment be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 60% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 3,500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
COSC 222’s writing component consists of 14 Weekly Think Writing Assignments. Students will receive formative feedback on each of these, with the option to revise and resubmit them within one week of getting their initial grade on the assignment. The first week of class focuses heavily on writing instruction, with course sessions in subsequent weeks discussing writing concepts as well.