CHEM 4999A and CHEM 4999B - Senior Evaluation
Course Syllabus

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 4999A
CHEM 4999B
Senior Evaluation

Credit Hours:

0 semester credit hours, but required for graduation.

Catalog Description:

CHEM 4999A:  The purposes of this class are to assess the chemistry degree program and to assist students in seeking employment or further schooling. Students are required to attend three class meetings. Students will participate in a seminar on how to prepare for job searches and graduate and/or professional school. Students will complete a series of surveys to assess the quality of the chemistry degree program. Students will take a standardized subject test in chemistry to assess their content knowledge. Students will also participate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview.

CHEM 4999B:  The purposes of this class are to assess the chemistry degree program and to assist students in seeking employment or further schooling. Students are required to attend two class meetings. Students will participate in a seminar on how to prepare for job searches and graduate and/or professional school. Students will complete a series of surveys to assess the quality of the chemistry degree program. Students will also participate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview.  

Course Prerequisites:

CHEM 3411 with a minimum US grade of D and
CHEM 3412 with a minimum US grade of D and
CHEM 4202 with a minimum US grade of D and
CHEM 4811 with a minimum US grade of D (can be taken concurrently)

This class should be taken the final semester prior to graduation.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU 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 CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows operating system
• Able to use Microsoft Word
• Able to send and receive e-mail using your CSU account
• Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
• Able to use a Web browser

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

• Student notebook computers will not be used  in this course. 

Course Activities:

• Prepare student for graduate school, employment or professional school.
• Collect data to assess program learning outcomes for the Chemistry degree. Students will take the a standardized subject test in chemistry and will be given an exit interview and surveys. 

Learning Outcomes:

The purpose of this course is to collect data to asses the program learning outcomes for the Chemistry degree. There are no program or course outcomes for this course.

Instructor Information:

Class Meetings:

The mandatory class meetings for CHEM 4999A and CHEM 4999B are listed below.  Times for these meetings will be arranged by the Instructor during the first week of the semester and communicated to the students enrolled in the courses.

CHEM 4999A	CHEM 4999B
ETS Proficiency Profile Test (Spring semester only) Time(s): TBA Location: University Testing Center (lower level Library)	ETS Proficiency Profile Test (Spring semester only) Time(s): TBA Location: University Testing Center (lower Level library)
Chemistry Test Time(s): TBA Location: University Testing Center (lower level Library) Bring a pencil or two. Plan to be at the testing center for up to 3 hours for the test. If you miss the test you will be unable to graduate as you will receive an unsatisfactory grade.	Chemistry Test Check the duck to see if you are signed up for CHEM 4999A or 4999B.  If you are signed up for 4999B then you do not need to take the Chemistry Test
Exit Interview: Time(s): TBA Location: TBA Come to one of these sessions to take your exit interview and computer/lab surveys. If you miss this class period then you will not be able to graduate as you will receive an unsatisfactory grade.	Exit Interview: Time(s): TBA Location: TBA Come to one of these sessions to take your exit interview and computer/lab surveys. If you miss this class period then you will not be able to graduate as you will receive an unsatisfactory grade.

Textbook Information:

There is no textbook required for this course.

Evaluation and Grading:

        Your final grade will be assigned as follows:

Grade	CHEM 4999A	CHEM 4999B
S (Satisfactory)	Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Clower with Chemistry Test time preference and Exit Interview time preference, and completing the Chemistry Test, Exit Interview and surveys.	Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Clower with Exit Interview time preference, and completing the Exit Interview and surveys.
U (Unsatisfactory)	Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Clower with Chemistry Test time preference and Exit Interview time preference, and completing the Chemistry Test, Exit Interview and surveys.	Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Clower with Exit Interview time preference, and completing the Exit Interview and surveys.

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Mid-term Progress Report:

No midterm grade will be given in this course. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is noted on the academic calendar: http://adminservices.clayton.edu/calendar/academiccalendar.htm. 

Course Policies:

• Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.
• Attendance is REQUIRED at all class meetings. Attendance will be taken at each class meeting. If you cannot make a class meeting and have a valid excuse you MUST contact the instructor and make arrangements to make up the work you missed. You must have an excused absence to be given the opportunity to make up the work. All work must be completed before you can pass the course successfully and graduate with a B.S. in Chemistry from CSU. Any unexcused absence or work that is not made up by the end of the semester will result in a grade of a U. 
• Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of a U. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs and may result in a grade of a U.   Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.  

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This page last updated 01/06/2012