Clayton State University

BIOL 4999A and BIOL4999B - Senior Evaluation
Spring 2010

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 24444)
BIOL 4999B (CRN 24445)
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:

Spring Semester 2010

Instructors:

Natural Sciences Department Chair Dr. Michelle Furlong
phone: 678-466-4778
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: mfurlong@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/furlong/FurlongHome1.htm

Office: Administration building A28
Office hours: http://a-s.clayton.edu/furlong/Schedule.htm

Biology Program Coordinator Dr. Jacqueline Jordan
phone: 678-466-4781
fax: 678-466-4797
e-mail: jjordan@clayton.edu
internet address: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jordan/

Office: Administration Building, room A28
Office hours: http://a-s.clayton.edu/jordan/Schedule.htm

Class Meetings:

Classroom: TBA

Class Times: There are only 4 mandatory class meetings for BIOL 4999A and 3 for BIOL 4999B. See below for details.

BIOL 4999A BIOL 4999B Instructor

January 19
U265 (University Center)

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bring your calendar
January 19
U265 (University Center)

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bring your calendar
Furlong and Jordan

MAPP Test
Your choice of two times

Friday Feb. 19 2:00 p.m.
or
Saturday Feb. 20 9:00 a.m.

University Testing Center (lower Level Library)
MAPP Test
Your choice of two times

Friday Feb. 19 2:00 p.m.
or
Saturday Feb. 20 9:00 a.m.

University Testing Center (lower Level Library)
Testing Center.

Fields Test
Monday, April 26, starting anytime between 12pm and 5pm
OR
Tuesday, April 27, starting anytime between 12pm and 5pm
OR
Friday, April 30, starting anytime between 9am and 2pm

University Testing Center (lower level library)

Bring a pencil or two.

You MUST take the Biology fields test on one of these days. Plan for 2 and 1/2 hours for the test. 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 April 19: 1p.m.-2p.m. (location U265 University Center)
OR
Tuesday April 20: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (U265 University Center)
OR
Thursday April 15: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (U268 University Center)

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 April 19: 1p.m.-2p.m. (location U265 University Center)
OR
Tuesday April 20: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (U265 University Center)
OR
Thursday April 15: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (U268 University Center)

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 Jordan 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 01/19/2010

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. .