Syllabus

What

  • Senior Seminar: Thesis (CH490, Fall 2018)

The official description of the course is provided in the Loras College Undergraduate Bulletin.  This course is final part of the chemistry seminar series and the capstone of the research thesis.  This course will focus on the organization and communication of your thesis in written, oral, and poster form for both science and non-science audiences.  Also included are other program capstone activities including a final graduation exam.

Prerequisites: Senior Seminar: Portfolio (CH489)

Where & When

  • Lecture – Monday Science Hall 208 @ 2:30-3:20 pm

Staff

  • Lecturer – Dr. Adam Moser (adam.moser@loras.edu), Science Hall 213
    • Office Hours: TBA

Materials

  1. Student membership in the American Chemical Society.

Grading

The course consists of both pass/fail (P/F) and graded assessments.  To pass the course and graduate, a student must pass all P/F portions of the course and earn at least a “D” grade.

Pass/Fail components include

  • Loras Information Literacy Exam
  • Loras Chemistry/Biochemistry Exit Exam – scoring a least in the 20th percentile nationally.
  • Loras Chemistry/Biochemistry Exit Survey/Interview
  • Oral Defense Seminar Abstract
  • Written Thesis Approval – by research mentor
  • Research Clean-up
  • Class Attendance – any unexcused absence is grounds for an immediate failing grade

The graded portions of the course are

  • Peer Review Participation (15%) – Thoughtful and relevant peer feedback in appropriate science format.
  • Legacy Symposium Poster (20%) – All students must present their research thesis in poster format at the Loras Legacy Symposium.  Points will be given both for quality of poster and delivery at the symposium
  • Thesis Defense (25%) – Oral presentation to faculty, students, and community.  A rubric will be provided.
  • Written Thesis (40%) – Final written work. A rubric will be provided.  Any late work is penalized.

 

Schedule

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Academic Conduct

Please refer to the  Loras College Academic Honesty Policy.  Cheating not only disrespects the college, your instructor, and you fellow students, but yourself as well.  I expect you to work together often, but cheating is any “[b]ehavior in which a deliberately fraudulent misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain underserved intellectual credit, either for oneself or for another person.  Students are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others (lending tests, projects, term papers).”

Make-up Policy

You must notify me  at minimum 1 day any the absence if you want to make up the work.  Exams will not be given any other time except for unforeseen emergency.

Learning Disabilities

In accordance with federal law, if you have a diagnosed disability or believe you have a disability that might require reasonable accommodations, please discuss your needs with me at soon as possible.  Documentation of your disability must be on file with the Lynch Office of Disability Services (LODS), 120 Academic Resource Center (563-588-7134) for you to receive accommodations.

Things can change …

The instructor reserves the right to change any portion of this course syllabus as needed.

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