Course Description
Oral reports from the literature and the student's thesis research, as well as attendance at presentations by other students, staff, and guest speakers. Prerequisite: CHE 601.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Course Specific SLOs
- Build skills in effective science communication.
- Prepare a research talk to effectively convey scientific findings.
- Evaluate current literature.
- Evaluate seminar presentations for scientific findings.
- Evaluate seminar presentations to refine presentation skills.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation | 70% |
| Attendance | 30% |
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:
Attendence at all class meetings is mandatory. Missing a class unexcused will impact your final grade in the course. Students are expected to sign in for every class.
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.