Course Description
Oral reports from the current literature of chemistry by the students, as well as attendance at presentations by other students, staff, and guest speakers. Prerequisite: CHE 401 or equivalent.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Formulate a hypothesis and plan of work for chemistry or biochemistry research.
- Critically evaluate current literature in the areas of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Present scientific research to a broad audience.
- Write a formal research proposal similar in style to an NIH or NSF grant.
- Discuss the proposed work in an oral presentation.
- Defend scientific ideas to a committee or panel.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Written Proposal | 45% |
| Oral Presentation | 45% |
| Attendance for weekly seminars | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90-100% | A |
| 90-85% | A– |
| 85-80% | B+ |
| 80-70% | B |
| 70-65% | B– |
| 65-60% | C+ |
| 60-50% | C |
| 50-45% | C– |
| <45% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance will be taken at the weekly departmental seminars. This is worth 10% of the course grade.
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.