Senior
Biology Seminar (Biol 4197)
Syllabus
| Week
1 |
Introduction,
Scheduling, Tips for Presentation |
| Week
2 |
Sample
Presentation by Dr. Chang |
| |
**Topics
are due** |
| Week
3 |
Questions
and Discussion on Scientific Writing |
| Week
4 |
Student
Seminar |
| Week
5 |
Student
Seminar |
| Week
6 |
Student
Seminar |
| Week
7 |
Student
Seminar |
| Week
8 |
Student
Seminar |
| Week
9 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
10 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
11 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
12 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
13 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
14 |
Proposal
presentation |
| Week
15 |
Proposal
presentation |
Outcome assessment will be given during the University Finals
Week.
Attendence
Students are expected to attend all classes. Class attendance will
contribute to the student's grade as shown below. In addition, each
student will be required to attend two Biology Department Seminars.
Grading Policy
Grade Distribution
| Class
attendance and participation in discussions |
|
25% |
| Controversy
in literature, comparison of articles |
Oral
presentation |
10% |
| |
Written
portion |
10% |
| Grant
request |
Oral
presentation |
20% |
| |
Written
portion |
20% |
| Outcome
test |
|
15% |
| Total |
|
100% |
Grade
Ranking
| Average
of 90% or better |
A |
| Average
of 85% – 89% |
B |
| Average
of 80% – 84% |
B+ |
| Average
of 75% – 79% |
C+ |
| Average
of 70% – 74% |
C |
| Average
of 65% – 69% |
D+ |
| Average
of 60% – 64% |
D |
| Average
of below 60% |
F |
Your
grade may be obtained in my office.
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