CHEM 4184 - Undergraduate Seminar I
(1.0 cr; Prereq-BS Chem or BS BMB Major; 90 cr; S-N or Aud, fall, every year)
First course of a two-course senior seminar requirement for B.S. Chemistry and
B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors. Students will learn to prepare
and present scientific talks. Use of visual aids and computer technology, presentation
organization and delivery, and use of scientific literature will be among the
skills students will learn. In addition, students will attend and evaluate weekly
departmental seminars.
CHEM 4185 - Undergraduate Seminar II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-4184; S-N or Aud, spring, every year)
Second course of a two-course senior seminar requirement for B.S. Chemistry
and B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors. Students will learn to prepare
and present scientific talks. Use of visual aids and computer technology, presentation
organization and delivery, and use of scientific literature will be among the
skills students will learn. In addition, students will attend and evaluate weekly
departmental seminars. Students will participate in and present at the annual
Departmental Undergraduate Symposium.
Instructor: Dr. Donald P. Poe. Chem 333. dpoe@d.umn.edu. 726-7217
Course Website: http://www.d.umn.edu/~dpoe/chem4184. A copy of this syllabus and other course-related information can be accessed through this website.
Class Times: Friday: 2:00-4:05 (Chem 150)
Requirements:
Attendance from 2:00-4:05 p.m. on Fridays is mandatory for passing this course.
For 4184, students will prepare a written report, present a brief talk to the
class using visual aids and evaluate other seminars. For 4185, students will
participate in the annual Undergraduate Symposium by making an oral presentation
and attending other student presentations. For both courses students will attend
and evaluate weekly departmental seminars.
Grade: P/N
A grade of P will be assigned based on satisfactory classroom performance, participation
in class discussion, class and seminar attendance, and oral presentation.
Access for Students with Disabilities:
Students who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might
affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor
before or at the start of the semester. Adaptation of methods, materials, or
testing may be made as required to provide equitable participation. Course material
is available in alternative course formats to individuals upon request. Please
contact Penny Cragun at the Access Center (726-8727).
Recommended Text:
The ACS Style Guide: A Manual for Authors and Editors; Dodd, Janet, S., Ed.;
2nd ed.; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 1997. ISBN 0-8412-3462-0.