COSC 463 Introduction to Construction Law
College: Architecture
Department: Construction Science
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON RECERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: COSC 463
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/23 to 1/1/27
We recommend that COSC 463 Introduction to Construction Law 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) 37% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
There is some assistance with this course from 2 graduate students. Students write two memos, a letter, and a legal brief, all related to the course content. Formative feedback occurs with peer review of each assignment. Instruction includes time for brainstorming, low stakes submissions for daily grades, and a common lecture on topics related to business writing specific to upcoming assignments.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 1/1/23 to 1/1/27
We recommend that COSC 463 Introduction to Construction Law 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) 37% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 2500; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:25; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
There is some assistance with this course from 2 graduate students. Students write two memos, a letter, and a legal brief, all related to the course content. Formative feedback occurs with peer review of each assignment. Instruction includes time for brainstorming, low stakes submissions for daily grades, and a common lecture on topics related to business writing specific to upcoming assignments.