UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: BSC 349L
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. Demonstrate the ability to utilize online genetic and protein databases.
2. Competently prepare and perform the PCR technique.
3. Competently prepare and perform electrophoresis methodologies.
4. Demonstrate the techniques used to perform protein purification.
5. Critically write about and interpret scientific results.
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: Molecular Techniques
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: Molecular Techniques
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Teaches how to perform and interpret basic molecular techniques including Southern and Northern
blots, gene cloning, PCR, protein purification, and SDS-PAGE.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
Effective Fall 2012
No
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
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 349L. 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:
None
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
19. Co requisites:
BSC 344
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
Topics in the lecture are revisited in the lab section. Without the lab section topics are very difficult to
grasp. A student who does not take the lab section along with the lecture may be more easily
confused in following years.
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:
Dr. Joann Chang
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
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
10.16.13
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 349L, Molecular Techniques
 Spring 2015
 9 hrs. Lab, 3 credit hours
 Dr. Joann Chang
 Science and Research building, Office 112
 Office hours: Monday/Wednesday 8:00am to 9:00am and 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Course prerequisites
None
Course Corequisite
BSC 344
Course description:
Teaches how to perform and interpret basic molecular techniques including Southern and Northern blots,
gene cloning, PCR, protein purification, and SDS-PAGE.
Student Learning Expectations/Outcomes for this Course
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to utilize online genetic and protein databases.
2. Competently prepare and perform the PCR technique.
3. Competently prepare and perform electrophoresis methodologies.
4. Demonstrate the techniques used to perform protein purification.
5. Critically write about and interpret scientific results.
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 and Safety
Effective Fall 2012
Week 2: Protein Quantification
Week 3: Green Fluorescent Protein
Week 4: Green Fluorescent Protein
Week 5: Green Fluorescent Protein Chromatography
Week 6: RFLP PCR
Week 7: STR PCR
Week 8: Crime Scene Investigation
Week 9: Crime Scene Investigation
Week 10: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods
Week 11: Detecting Genetically Modified Foods
Week 12: Enzyme Linked Immunoassay
Week 13: Microscopy
Week 14: Osmosis/Lipid Membranes
Week 15: Journal Club
Week 16: Journal Club
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
 Methods of Assessment: In-class exams, laboratory reports, in-class activities, research paper, and/or
presentations.
 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