Instructor: Adriane Champagne

Email: champagneam@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6416

Office Hours:Monday and Wednesday 9:00-10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.; Tuesday and 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Thursday 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Fridays and other times by appointment in person or TEAMS meeting.

Subject to change

Additional Contact Information:Cristina Lawson 

Business & Industrial Technology Department Chair 

Lawsonac@lamarpa.edu

(409)984-6381

A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.

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Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Note taking materials

Successful completion of 50 semester hours towards a Software Developer degree, including 30 hours of major courses and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Student will complete a work-based learning experience that will enable the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts.

Measured by internship end of course evaluation.

1. Utilize basic software development terminology and concepts.

2. Apply a software-development process to develop and troubleshoot a software product.

3. Create computer graphics for addition into a software product.

4. Explain ethical practices within the computer field.

5. Identify procedures for security risk management in the computer field.

Work 10-13 hours a week at internship location, and complete 160 hours by December 7, 2026.

Students will keep a weekly journal on their intern experience and will prepare weekly reports due each Tuesday for the previous week to be turned in to faculty member on Blackboard.

Week 1 through Week 15: Work 10-13 hours a week at internship location, and complete 160 hours by December 7, 2026. Students will keep a weekly journal on their intern experience and will prepare weekly reports due each Tuesday for the previous week to be turned in to faculty member on Blackboard.

Week 1 Report: Attend mandatory orientation with instructor. Turn in documents handed out in meeting.

Week 2 and 3 Report: Turn in Work Schedule, Cover Letter and Resume Due - Attend Internship orientation meeting

Week 4 Report: Interview assignment

Week 5 Report: Time Management assignment

Week 6 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location.

Week 7 Report: Company History

Week 8 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location.

Week 9 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location. Mid Semester Report Due

Week 10 Report: Letter of Recommendation

Week 11 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location.

Week 12 Report: Professional Goals/ Project Interview

Week 13 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location.

Week 14 Report: Complete assignments given at internship location.

Week 15 Report: Exit Interview- Final Report Due

December 7, 2026 10:00 a.m.

90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Employer evaluation 70%, Assignments 30%

Students are responsible for adhering to all LSCPA policies, rules, and regulations including completing internship paperwork and meeting all deadlines given by the Faculty Coordinator.

~ Students are responsible for adhering to all Facility policies, rules, and regulations including the time to arrive at internship and the number of hours to be worked each week.

~ I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person or schedule a virtual meeting on TEAMS.

~ Homework assignments will be given each week. Not all homework may be graded.

~ LATE WORK is not encouraged. Only accepted with instructor approval at instructor discretion. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work.

~ Academic Policies: Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any academic work or exam in question; a second incidence of academic dishonesty on any academic work or exam in question will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair. This could result in the student being given an "F" for the course.

~ **No emailed work is accepted.**

~ E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and any return phone number.

~ Students must adhere to the dress code and other policies of their internship location (i.e., scrubs, no denim, etc.). Students must notify internship supervisor and instructor regarding absences. It is the student's responsibility to make up any missing hours. All internship hours must be completed by noon on the final exam day.

Students must work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week for a period of 15 weeks (or the length of the semester). The students must have completed 160 hours by the last day of classes of the semester. Students may not work 20 or more hours per week and end the semester early. Students must work all semester in order to receive a more beneficial learning experience.

~ Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development.

~ To be successful in this course, the student MUST log into BlackBoard at least 2-3 times weekly. Regular, reliable access to BlackBoard via Internet is required for this online course. Attendance is monitored via Blackboard reports of logins and interaction with course through certification of hours sheets submitted. 

Classroom/ workplace/online Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; surfing the Internet during lecture; and/or displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students in class or online. 

Also you are expected to follow all workplace etiquette that is found in the internship handbook and individual instructions you have been given at your workplace/internship location.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.