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PLTW Couselor's Conference, June 19-20

2008 Summer Training Institute

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2008 PLTW Summer Training Institute

Application for PLTW STI Graduate Credit at the University of South Carolina

Note for Participants:
Carolina Shuttle Summer Routes

The Carolina Shuttle will be operating a limited service during the
summer months. Information on routes and times can be found by clicking here.

If you have questions, please contact the Shuttle Office at 803.777.1080.

USC offers graduate credit to PLTW Summer Training Institute teachers in the following courses:

  • Digital Electronics  (DE)
  • Gateway To Technology (GTT)
  • Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
  • Principles of Engineering (POE)

The Application Process

For non-degree students, an applicant must perform the following:

  • Apply
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit transcripts* supporting bachelor’s degree (this does not have to be an official copy), submit immunization information (the University requires all students born after 1956 to furnish proof of immunity for measles and German measles).  Letter of recommendation are not required.
    * non-degree applicants are not required to submit transcripts.  “Acceptable proof” such as photocopy of the degree/diploma is sufficient.

To apply, click here to go to the appropriate website.

For information regarding tuition, please refer to the chart located at: http://www.sc.edu/bursar/studentfees.html

Please note: USC tuition is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Registration

Students will register for the Summer II term, as follows:

  • ENGR 704 - Digital Electronics  (DE)
  • ENGR 703 - Gateway To Technology (GTT)
  • ENGR 702 - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
  • ENGR 705 - Principles of Engineering (POE)

Overview of Course Requirements

The Affiliate Professor in your class will create the exam. Generally one part requires the student to respond to written test questions, and the second part of the exam requires completion of a performance activity or project.  Usually, the examination is administered Thursday during the second week of the STI course.  One (1) additional written assignment will be required and must be submitted by August 1st.  The written assignment will be a research paper, reflective writing exercise, or design project assigned by the Affiliate Professor.  The Affiliate Director (Donn Griffith) will provide the written assignment in classes not having an Affiliate Professor.
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