Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _______CHEMISTRY________________________COLLEGE: CAS
CONTACT PERSON: _____CORY EMAL_______________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE:
487-0305
CONTACT EMAIL:
CEMAL@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM_____WINTER_______YEAR___2016________
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
Students in the Fermentation Science program will be required to undertake a senior capstone project or internship that
is done in collaboration with a member of the external community. This project is meant to integrate the student’s
academic training into a practical application or situation of mutual interest to the student and the external partner. This
may manifest in many ways, such as a research project done in conjunction with the external partner or a traditional
internship, but other creative and mutually beneficial partnerships will be strongly considered and encouraged. The
effort on the project should total approximately 150 hours, and will be approved of prior to its start by the program
coordinator.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number:
FERM 485
2. Course Title:
Capstone Project/Internship
3. Credit Hours:
2
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No___x___
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
Supervised research project or internship with an external member of the community with a mutual interest in a specific
area of fermentation science. This experience is intended to integrate the student’s formal academic training with a
practical application.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) x
On Campus
b. Fully Online
x
Off Campus
x
x
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced x
7. Grading Mode:
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Normal (A-E)
x
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8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
FERM 385
9. Concurrent Prerequisites:
Code, Number and Title.)
Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by Subject
10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course.
(List by Subject Code, Number and
Title.)
FERM 480
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
x
College of Education
Yes
No
x
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
x
No
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
Fermentation Science - major
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates______
All graduate students___
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
Masters
Junior
Specialist
Senior
x
Doctoral
Second Bachelor____x____
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
Low GPA Admit_______
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
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d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
x
No
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
Yes
No
x
If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this
course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes x
No
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
Program
Fermentation Science – Major
Program
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
Required x
Restricted Elective
Required
Restricted Elective
x
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
x
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
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D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ____17______
Against _____1_____
Abstentions _____1_____
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Steven Perenecky
02-18-2015
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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Fermentation Science 485 – Capstone Project/Internship Course Instructor: Dr. Cory Emal – Office: L058 Mark Jefferson, Office Hours: TBA
email: cemal@emich.edu, (office phone: 487-0305)
Class Times: TBD
Course Prerequisites: FERM 385.
Course Corequisites: FERM 480 and program advisor approval.
Course Objectives:
1. Apply concepts learned in the Fermentation Science major program in a practical work experience or research
project in close collaboration with an external partner.
2. Communicate experiences to the Fermentation Science program advisor throughout the course of the project.
Course Description:
Supervised research project or internship with an external member of the community with a mutual interest in a specific
area of fermentation science. This experience is intended to integrate the student’s formal academic training with a
practical application. Students will be expected to commit to 150 hours of work over the course of the project or
internship period.
Attendance: Attendance is required. Absences will be excused only in extraordinary, documented circumstances.
Assignments:
1. Application: You will be expected to have an approved application form by the end of the first week of class,
which must be signed by the program advisor and the project/internship supervisor. The proposed activities will
be detailed, as will the relationship between the activities and the your career goals.
2. Reflective journal: You will electronically submit a weekly reflective journal (minimum 250 words) on your
experiences in the project/internship. The journal should summarize your work during the previous week, and
can contain your feelings about the work environment or experience.
3. Final paper: A 6-8 page (12 pt., double-spaced) report on your project/internship experience. The paper should
contain the following sections: Introduction, Achievements, Application of coursework during the internship,
Self-assessment, and Conclusion. The introduction should include the internship location and description of the
organization. It should also include a restatement of the internship goals that you included in your internship
application. The rest of the paper should describe your activities and achievements, their relationship to your
coursework, and a self-assessment of how well you achieved your goals.
Grading:
Weekly journals: 25%
Final paper: 25%
Supervisor report: 50%
Approximate grading scale:
B+: 87 – 89%
C+: 77 – 79%
D+: 67 – 69%
F: below 60%
A: 93 – 100%
B: 83 – 86%
C: 73 – 76%
D: 63 – 66%
ABCD-
90 – 92%
80 – 82%
70 – 72%
60 – 62%
At the end of the semester all grades will be figured on the basis of the above scale. In borderline cases I reserve the
right to assign a student’s grade higher than that of the above scale. Such changes will be based upon the following
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factors: constructive and consistent participation, work habits, and improvement over the semester. Note that these
considerations are earned over the course of the entire semester, not in a short burst at the end.
Odds, Ends, and Disclaimers:
Special Needs Accommodations: It is my goal that this class be an accessible and welcoming experience for all
students, including those with disabilities that may impact learning in this class. If anyone believes they may have
trouble participating or effectively demonstrating learning in this course, please meet with me (with or without a
Disability Resource Center (DRC) accommodation letter) to discuss reasonable options or adjustments. During our
discussion, I may suggest the possibility/necessity of your contacting the DRC (240K Student Center; 734-487-2470;
drc@emich.edu) to talk about academic accommodations. You are welcome to talk to me at any point in the semester
about such issues, but it is always best if we can talk at least one week prior to the need for any modifications. No
retroactive accommodations are possible.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty, including all forms of cheating and/or plagiarism, will not be tolerated in
this class. Penalties for an act of academic dishonesty may range from receiving a failing grade for a particular
assignment to receiving a failing grade for the entire course. In addition, you may be referred to the Office of Student
Judicial Services for discipline that can result in either a suspension or permanent dismissal. The Student Conduct Code
contains detailed definitions of what constitutes academic dishonesty, but if you are not sure about whether something
you’re doing would be considered academic dishonesty, consult with the course instructor.
Students are expected to abide by the Student Conduct Code and assist in creating an environment that is conducive to
learning and protects the rights of all members of the University community. Incivility and disruptive behavior will not
be tolerated and may result in a request to leave class and referral to the Office of Student Judicial Services (SJS) for
discipline. Examples of inappropriate classroom conduct include repeatedly arriving late to class, using a cellular
telephone, or talking while others are speaking. You may access the Code online at www.emich.edu/sjs.
Religious Holidays: Current University policy recognizes the rights of students to observe religious holidays without
penalty to the student. Students are to provide one week of advance notice to the instructor in order to make up work,
including examinations that they miss as a result of their absence from class due to observance of religious holidays. If
satisfactory arrangements cannot be made, the student may appeal to the head of the department in which the course is
offered.
International Students: The Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) requires F and J students to
report the following to the Office of International Students, 244 Student Center within ten (10) days of the event:
• Changes in your name, local address, major field of study, or source of funding.
• Changes in your degree-completion date
• Changes in your degree-level (ex. Bachelors to Masters)
• Intent to transfer to another school
Prior permission from OIS is needed for the following:
• Dropping ALL courses as well as carrying or dropping BELOW minimum credit hours
• Employment on or off-campus
• Registering for more than one ONLINE course per term (F-visa only)
• Endorsing I-20 or DS-2019 for re-entry into the USA
Failure to report may result in the termination of your SEVIS record and even arrest and deportation. If you have
questions or concerns, contact the OIS at 487-3116, not your instructor.
Please Note: All information in this syllabus is subject to change by the instructor at any time.
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