Clayton State University

BIOL 4999A and BIOL4999B - Senior Evaluation
Spring 2009

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.

Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 4999A (CRN 87110)
BIOL 4999B (CRN 87111)
Senior Evaluation

Credit Hours:

0 semester credit hours, but required for graduation.

Catalog Description:

BIOL4999A: The purposes of this class are to assess the biology 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 biology degree program. Students will take a two-hour standardized subject test in biology to assess their knowledge in biology. Students will also participate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview. A fee is required to pay for the standardized exam. Current fee is $26.

BIOL4999B: The purposes of this class are to assess the biology 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 biology degree program. Students will also participate in an individually scheduled senior exit interview.

Course prerequisite and co-requisite:

Prerequisites: BIOL 3200, BIOL 3250, BIOL 3380, BIOL 3500, BIOL3650, BIOL 4100, BIOL 4201 (must be taken the final semester prior to graduation).

Computer Requirement:

Each CCSU 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 CCSU'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 CCSU 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, jobs or professional school.
Collect data to assess program learning outcomes for the Biology degree. Students will take the Biology Fields Test and will be given an exit interview and survey.

Learning Outcomes:

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

Term:

Fall Semester 2010

Instructors:

Natural Sciences Department Chair Dr. Michelle Furlong
phone: 678-466-4778
fax: 678-466-4899
e-mail: mfurlong@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/furlong/FurlongHome1.htm

Office: Administration building A28-A

Biology Program Coordinator Dr. Stephen Burnett
phone: 678-466-4774
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: sburnett@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/burnett/

Office: Administration Building, room A26A

Class Meetings:

Classroom: TBA

Class Times: There are only 3 mandatory class meetings for BIOL 4999A and 2 for BIOL 4999B. See below for details.

BIOL 4999A BIOL 4999B Instructor

Online Meeting (must be completed by Oct. 26 5:00 p.m.):
Reply to Dr. Furlong's email with the following information for your first class meeting:

1. What time do you plan to take the Fields test on Wed. Dec. 2 (give an approximate time? The test takes about 2.5 hours to complete and must be taken on this day only). If you are signed up for BIOL 4999B then you don't have to take the fields test.

2. Choose your exit interview day and time and email Dr. Furlong with your choice.
Online Meeting (must be completed by Oct. 26 5:00 p.m.):
Reply to Dr. Furlong's email with the following information for your first class meeting:

1. Choose your exit interview day and time and email Dr. Furlong with your choice.

2. If you are signed up for 4999B then you don't have to take the Fields test.
Furlong

Fields Test
Wednesday Dec. 2

University Testing Center (lower level library)

Time: Any time you choose on this day. The exam take 2.5 hours.

You MUST take the Biology fields test and make on this DAY. IF you miss the test you will be unable to graduate as you will receive an unsatisfactory grade. You are expected to make a score at the 50% percentile or above.
Fields Test

Check the duck to see if you are signed up for BIOL 4999A or B. If you are signed up for B then you don't need to take the Fields Test

Testing Center

Exit Interview:
Choose from one of the following days and times:

Monday Nov. 30: 11am to 12pm (Faculty Hall Conference room)

Wednesday Dec. 2 from 3pm to 4pm (Faculty Hall Conference Room)

Thursday Dec. 3 from 11:10am to 12:10 pm (Dr. Furlong's office A28)

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:
Choose from one of the following days and times:

Monday Nov. 30: 11am to 12pm (Faculty Hall Conference room)

Wednesday Dec. 2 from 3pm to 4pm (Faculty Hall Conference Room)

Thursday Dec. 3 from 11:10am to 12:10 pm (Faculty Hall Conference room)

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.
Furlong or Burnett or Clower

Text Information:

There is no text.

Evaluation and Grading:

Your final grade will be assigned as follows:

Grade
BIOL 4999A BIOL 4999B

S (Satisfactory)
Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with Test preference and exit interview preference, and taking Biology Fields Test, Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys. Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with exit interview preference, and completing the Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys.

U (Unsatisfactory)
Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with Test preference and exit interview preference, and taking Biology Fields Test, Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys. surveys. Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with exit interview preference, and completing the Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys. .

Mid-term Progress Report:

No midterm grade will be given in this course. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is Friday March 6

Course Policies

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook (adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/foreword.htm), and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities (http://a-s.clayton.edu/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.htm ).

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 good 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 BS in Biology 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 10/21/2009

BIOL 4999A	BIOL 4999B	Instructor
Online Meeting (must be completed by Oct. 26 5:00 p.m.): Reply to Dr. Furlong's email with the following information for your first class meeting: 1. What time do you plan to take the Fields test on Wed. Dec. 2 (give an approximate time? The test takes about 2.5 hours to complete and must be taken on this day only). If you are signed up for BIOL 4999B then you don't have to take the fields test. 2. Choose your exit interview day and time and email Dr. Furlong with your choice.	Online Meeting (must be completed by Oct. 26 5:00 p.m.): Reply to Dr. Furlong's email with the following information for your first class meeting: 1. Choose your exit interview day and time and email Dr. Furlong with your choice. 2. If you are signed up for 4999B then you don't have to take the Fields test.	Furlong
Fields Test Wednesday Dec. 2 University Testing Center (lower level library) Time: Any time you choose on this day. The exam take 2.5 hours. You MUST take the Biology fields test and make on this DAY. IF you miss the test you will be unable to graduate as you will receive an unsatisfactory grade. You are expected to make a score at the 50% percentile or above.	Fields Test Check the duck to see if you are signed up for BIOL 4999A or B. If you are signed up for B then you don't need to take the Fields Test	Testing Center
Exit Interview: Choose from one of the following days and times: Monday Nov. 30: 11am to 12pm (Faculty Hall Conference room) Wednesday Dec. 2 from 3pm to 4pm (Faculty Hall Conference Room) Thursday Dec. 3 from 11:10am to 12:10 pm (Dr. Furlong's office A28) 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: Choose from one of the following days and times: Monday Nov. 30: 11am to 12pm (Faculty Hall Conference room) Wednesday Dec. 2 from 3pm to 4pm (Faculty Hall Conference Room) Thursday Dec. 3 from 11:10am to 12:10 pm (Faculty Hall Conference room) 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.	Furlong or Burnett or Clower

Grade	BIOL 4999A	BIOL 4999B
S (Satisfactory)	Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with Test preference and exit interview preference, and taking Biology Fields Test, Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys.	Completion of the ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with exit interview preference, and completing the Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys.
U (Unsatisfactory)	Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with Test preference and exit interview preference, and taking Biology Fields Test, Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys. surveys.	Neglecting to complete ALL of the following: Emailing Dr. Furlong with exit interview preference, and completing the Senior Exit Interview, and laboratory and computer skills surveys. .