Course Description
A foundations course specifically for chemistry and biochemistry majors focusing on the students’ successful transition to UNCG. This course will connect students to the campus community and to relevant chemistry/biochemistry resources by combining university transition content, information literacy, and transferable skills acquisition to facilitate academic and personal development.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC Foundations Course
- Develop academic skills in order to demonstrate the ability to identify and use campus services and resources (e.g., library, Writing Center, Speaking Center).
- Develop goals and plans related to personal purpose, interests, or values between self and community.
- Build connections between self and community and relationships with peers, faculty, and staff. (e.g., UNCG, college/student/department, special interest group, social/leadership/service initiative).
Information Literacy
- Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats.
- Incorporate and cite sources accurately and correctly.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Reflections | 60 points |
| Enrichment Experiences | 60 points |
| Build Your Network | 30 points |
| Meeting with your Instructor or TA | 15 points |
| Meeting with your Academic Advisor | 15 points |
| Career and Professional Project | 80 points |
| Group Presentation | 80 points |
| Course evaluation | 15 points |
| Attendance and Engagement | 175 points |
The following grading scale will be used to determine your final grade in this course.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93% - 100% | A |
| 90% - 92% | A- |
| 87% - 89% | B+ |
| 83% - 86% | B |
| 80% - 82% | B- |
| 77% - 79% | C+ |
| 73% - 76% | C |
| 70% - 72% | C- |
| 67% - 69% | D+ |
| 63% - 66% | D |
| 60% - 62% | D- |
| <60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students who attend class, arrive on time, and participate in class discussions will receive 7 points of credit for each class attended. Participation involves avoiding use of electronics (including laptops), arriving to class on time, being fully alert in class, practicing ‘yes, and’ and engaging with quality contributions to our weekly class discussions and group work. This will include in class activities, which you must complete as part of your participation points.
You are expected to attend all class meetings and required experiences. However, we understand that things happen. All students are given two free absences from class with no point penalty. Beyond those two absences, missing a class will result in a zero for the day’s attendance points. This penalty may be waived for excused absences, such as (but not necessarily limited to): participation in an authorized University activity, participation in legal proceedings, family death or illness, religious obligations, personal illness, or weather-related emergencies.
Being late or using your electronics disrupts the learning environment and is disrespectful to your classmates, Instructor, and guest speakers. Please show up on time and pay attention to receive your attendance points.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.