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Last update: 01/03/2009
Course description:
Number and title: BIOL4222, Biology Research Practicum (CRN varies by instructor)
Credit hours: 3.0 semester credit hour
Catalog description: Research experience for students in Biology. Practicum assignments must be approved by the student's major advisor and the Head of the Department of Natural Sciences.
Course co-requisite: None
Course prerequisite(s): BIOL1108/1108L, CHEM2412/2412L, and MATH1231
Computer Requirement: Each Clayton State University student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on Clayton State University's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Computer skill prerequisites: You must be able to use Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook Express (including attaching and retrieving files via e-mail), a Web browser (Internet Explorer preferred), and Microsoft Excel
In Class Use of Student Notebook Computers
Students may be required to use their laptop computers in this course depending on the requirements of the research project.
Course objectives
Specific for project/faculty sponsor
See faculty sponsor to obtain the specific learning objectives for your project.
BIOL4222 supports outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the biology major:
Instructor information:
Dr.
phone: 678-466-4772
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: JereBoudell@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jboudell/
Office: Administration
Building, A40
Dr.
phone: 678-466-4774
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: StephenBurnett@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/burnett/
Office: A
Dr. Michelle Furlong
phone: 678-466-4778
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: MichelleFurlong@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/furlong/FurlongHome1.htm
Office: Administration
Building
Dr. Yvette Gardner
phone: 678-466-4779
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail:
JuttaGardner-Johnson@mail.clayton.edu
internet address:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/jgjohnson/
Office: Administration Building, A16A
Dr.
phone: 678-466-4781
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: JacquelineJordan@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jordan
Office: Administration Building, A21
Dr. Chris Kodani
phone: 678-466-4782
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: ChristopherKodani@mail.clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/kodani/
Office: A
Dr. Paul Melvin
Phone: 678-466-4789
fax: 678-466-4797
E-mail:
PaulMelvin@mail.clayton.edu
internet address:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/pmelvin/pmelvin.htm
Office: Administration
Ms. Renee McFarlane
Phone: 678-466-
fax: 678-466-4797
E-mail:
ReneeMcFarlane@mail.clayton.edu
internet address:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/mcfarlane/
Office: Administration
Dr.
Phone: 678-466-4851
fax: 678-466-4797
E-mail: barbaramusolf@clayton.edu
internet address:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/bmusolf/
Office: Administration
Dr. Francine Norflus
Phone: 678-466-4852
fax: 678-466-4797
email: FrancineNorflus@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/fnorflus/
Office: Administration
Building, A23B
Dr. Jared
Taglialatela
Phone: 678-466-4794
fax: 678-466-4797
email: JaredTaglialatela@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jtaglialatela/
Office: Administration
Building, A14C
Class meetings: To be arranged with faculty sponsor. Faculty and student must be able to meet for a minimum amount of time weekly. In general, a minimum of 6 hours weekly is expected, but depending on the nature of the project more time may be required. Consult with your faculty sponsor as to how much time is required. You must have faculty approval to register for the class.
Textbook information: None
Requirements:
Evaluation and grading: Students will be evaluated using the grading rubric that is linked below.
Complete Grading rubric (the oral portion will be assigned by various members of the Natural Science faculty after observing your presentation and the miscellaneous and the writing ability portions of the rubric will be assigned solely by your faculty sponsor).
| Grade | Point range |
|---|---|
| A | 35-39 points |
| B | 31-34 points |
| C | 27-30 points |
| D | 23-26 points |
| F | Below 23 points |
If a student is in danger of doing work below a 23 then he/she will be asked to be excused before the midterm and will receive a grade of W.
Course policies:
Research schedule will be set by the faculty sponsor and attendance is mandatory. Lack of attendance may result in an F or reduced score in the course.
E-mail: Important messages and announcements will be sent to you via your Clayton State University account. You must activate your account and check your e-mail regularly. If you cannot use your Clayton State University account, it is your responsibility to send an alternate e-mail account that can be added to the class list serve. You are responsible for all e-mails sent to the class list.
General policies:
Disruption of the Learning Environment
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities
will not be tolerated. While a
variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious
examples include belligerent, abusive, profane,
and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable
faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while
participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student
who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as
soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be
administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.
A more detailed description of
examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm[j2]