UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: BSC 376
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Extended Campuses
4. Academic Unit:
3
Department of Arts and
Sciences
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
1.
Describe
2.
how microorganisms are used in industry to make medicines, foods, and energy.
Explain how microorganisms are used to genetically engineer plants and animals.
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
This course will contribute to the degree requirements of the environmental and biological science
degree and can be used as a course to satisfy the liberal arts requirements of scientific inquiry for
other degrees.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
Fall 2014
8. Long course title: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: Industrial Micro and Biotech
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology explores how microorganisms are used to make
medicines, foods, and energy, and to genetically engineer plants and animals.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
Effective Fall 2012
No
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
BIO 376. BSC courses were created to meet the needs, requirements, and degree requirements
associated with the biological science degree that builds on the partnership with community colleges
in the Lower Colorado River region.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
N/A
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
N/A
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
Yes
No
Yes
No
18. Prerequisites:
BIO 181 and CHM 151
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
BIO 181 and CHM 151 build a fundamental scientific foundation that will adequately prepare students
to succeed in this course.
19. Co requisites:
None
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
Effective Fall 2012
No
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course:
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
Dr. Francisco Villa
22. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
23. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Jenny Scott
10.23.13
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
COURSE SYLLABUS – APPROVED FORMAT
General Information
 Northern Arizona University- Yuma; Department of Arts and Sciences
 BSC 376, Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
 Fall or Spring
 3 hrs. Lecture, 3 credit hours
 Dr. Francisco Villa
 Science and Research building, Office 112
 Office hours: Monday/Wednesday 8:00am to 9:00am and 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Course prerequisites
BIO 181 and CHM 151
Course Corequisite
None
Course description:
Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology explores how microorganisms are used to make medicines, foods,
and energy, and to genetically engineer plants and animals.
Student Learning Expectations/Outcomes for this Course
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
Describe how microorganisms are used in industry to make medicines, foods, and energy.
Explain how microorganisms are used to genetically engineer plants and animals.
Course structure/approach:
The course may involve one or more of the following approaches: lecture and discussion; application exercises;
scheduled activities; case analysis; team projects; field trips, speakers with relevant expertise, and/or other
activities as appropriate to achieve learning outcomes.
Textbook and required materials: Student learning is facilitated with textbooks, readings, audio-visual
content, software, and/or other materials
Recommended optional materials/references (attach reading list): None
Course outline:
Week 1: Introduction to course and to industrial microbiology
Week 2: Alcohol/vinegar fermentation
Week 3: Renewable energy
Week 4: Health care products
Week 5: Microbial enzymes
Effective Fall 2012
Week 6: Culturing microorganisms
Week 7: Microbial growth and nutrition
Week 8: Downstream processing
Week 9: History of biotechnology
Week 10: genetic engineering
Week 11: Using microorganisms to alter the genomes of plants
Week 12: Using microorganisms to alter the genomes of animals
Week 13: Cloning mammalian cells
Week 14: Sunthetic Life
Week 15: Synthetic Life
Week 16: Bioethics
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
1. Methods of Assessment: In-class exams, homework, in-class activities, research paper, and/or
presentations.
2. Timeline for Assessment: Over the course of the semester
Grading System:
Letter grades for the course will be determined based on the percentage of the total points as follows:
90-100%
A Excellent
80-89%
B Good
70-79%
C Average
60-69%
D Lowest passing
<60%
F Failure
Course policy:
Retests/makeup tests:
No make-up exams or re-tests except for what the instructor may deem as extenuating circumstances.
Attendance Policy:
Under NAU Policy, students are expected to attend every session of the class in which they are enrolled.
Statement on plagiarism and cheating:
DON’T CHEAT!
Please refer to the NAU Student Handbook policy statement on Academic Integrity. Academic honesty does not
allow "plagiarism — knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one's own" (2005, Undergraduate
General Academic and Graduation Policies).
If your instructor determines that you are guilty of plagiarism he deserves the right to give you a zero on the
alleged assignment up to failing the course in question. All incidents regardless will be reported to the
university.
University policies
Attach the Safe Working and Learning Environment, Students with Disabilities, Institutional Review Board,
and Academic Integrity policies or reference them on the syllabus. See the following document for policy
statements: http://www4.nau.edu/avpaa/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html.
Effective Fall 2012
Your instructor reserves the right to make any changes to the course policies, schedule, or any other aspect of
the class as he sees fit.
Effective Fall 2012