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Time and Stress Management
I. Course Prefix/Number: MGT 106
Course Name: Time and Stress Management
Credits: 3 (3 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
None
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course presents basic principles and theories of time and stress management; teaching how small adjustments can reap rewards in personal and professional effectiveness.
IV. Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course the students will be able to:
1. Identify techniques of top achievers
2. Examine and use priority management techniques
3. Develop a space management plan
4. Construct a personal action plan
5. Incorporate stress reducing practices into your lifestyle
6. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the stress process
7. Develop a stress management plan
8. Demonstrate competency in stress reduction procedures
1. Identify techniques of top achievers
2. Examine and use priority management techniques
3. Develop a space management plan
4. Construct a personal action plan
5. Incorporate stress reducing practices into your lifestyle
6. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of the stress process
7. Develop a stress management plan
8. Demonstrate competency in stress reduction procedures
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
Time saving techniques
Priority management
Office technology for peak performance
Stress management
Psychological aspects of stress
Coping strategies
Values, goals and life direction
Relaxation techniques
Holistic approaches
Lecture, class discussion, in class exercises, group exercises
Priority management
Office technology for peak performance
Stress management
Psychological aspects of stress
Coping strategies
Values, goals and life direction
Relaxation techniques
Holistic approaches
Lecture, class discussion, in class exercises, group exercises
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, class discussion, in class exercises, group exercises
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
1. Reading Assignments (articles and outside books)
2. Writing Assignments
3. Homework Assignments
4. In class exercises
IX. Instructional Materials
Note: Current textbook information for each course and section is available on Oakton's Schedule of Classes.
(similar to:)
Stress Management for life (2007) by Olpin & Hesson
Comprehensive Stress Management, Jerold Greenberg, McGraw Hill
(similar to:)
Stress Management for life (2007) by Olpin & Hesson
Comprehensive Stress Management, Jerold Greenberg, McGraw Hill
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grades are based on written assignments, classroom presentations/participation and projects.
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
40% Written Assignments
30% Presentation/Participation
30% Project(s)
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Office of Access, Equity and Diversity. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
