St. Cloud State University
General Education Goal Area 3
Natural & Physical Sciences
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1.
Proposal Number:
Prepared by: Mohammad Mahroof-Tahir
Phone: 308-3198
Email: mmahroof@stcloudstate.edu
2.
Requesting Unit: Chemistry
3.
Department, Course Number, Title: CHEM 141, Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
4.
New Course
5.
Will this course be flagged as a diversity course?
Already Designated as Diversity
6.
Will this course also satisfy another General Education Goal Area?
If “Yes” specify which goal area.
7.
Course bulletin description, including credits and semesters to be offered:
Concepts and principles of organic and biological chemistry. Organic principles used to understand
biomolecules and their role in living organisms. Lab. Prereq.: 131 or a passing grade on 141 placement
test. 5 Cr. S, SUM.
8.
Indicate the clientele for whom this course is designed. Is the course for general education only, or
does it fulfill general education and other program needs for this or another department? Obtain
signatures from any affected departments.
Pre-nursing and other needing one semester of organic and biological chemistry. It is required course for
nursing and some health related majors.
9.
Indicate any changes that must be made in offerings or resources in your department or other
departments by offering this course.
Existing Course
No
Diversity Proposal Accompanying This Form
No
Yes
NONE -- Already is a general education course and offered every semester.
10.
For new courses or courses not yet approved for General Education, indicate any other SCSU departments
or units offering instruction that relates to the content of the proposed course.
N/A
11.
Courses designated as General Education are included in the assessment plan for the Goal Area(s)
for which they are approved. Courses for which assessment is not included in the annual GE
assessment report for two years will be removed from the General Education Program.
The Requesting Unit understands and recognizes the above conditions.
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13.
Provide a concise explanation of how the following goal is a “significant focus” of the proposed course.
Goal Area 3: Natural & Physical Sciences
Explore scientific knowledge of the natural world. Understand the central concepts and principles of
science; experience the process of scientific inquiry; comprehend science as a human endeavor and
understand the impact of science on individuals and on society.
The course has a balance perspective in that it pursues a specialized subject or the achievement of skills not only for
its own sake, but also to demonstrate its importance with in a broader framework of academic knowledge. It offers a
balanced perspective due to integration and application of organic and biological chemistry to topics relevant to
health, such as human disease, genetic disorders and metabolic errors.
14. In order for a course to be designated as fulfilling Goal Area 3, it must address at least 5 of the 6 student learning
outcomes (SLOs) below. Check the SLOs below that are focused on in the proposed general education course.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories in the physical or natural sciences.
2. Make observations and collect data, design and carry out experiments or other types of scientific investigations.
3. Formulate research questions and testable hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, draw inferences and
conclusions, and identify further questions for investigation.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the interdependent relationships of basic science, applied science, mathematics, and
technology.
5. Recognize the human nature of the scientific enterprise, including the importance of curiosity, creativity, and
imagination; the dual nature of scientific knowledge as changeable and durable; and the impact of a scientist's
personal identity on the scientific process.
6. Evaluate societal issues from a science perspective, question the evidence presented, and make informed
judgments about these issues.
15.
Discuss how each Student Learning Outcome checked above is achieved in this course. (Note: Although
descriptions of typical assignments or types of assignments may be part of this discussion, it is not
appropriate to submit copies of actual assignments.)
1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of concepts, theories and principles by taking quizzes, exams
and will use them in the lab.
2. Students will make observations and collect data and will carry out experiments in the lab.
3. Students will work in lab experiments where they will analyze and interpret data and draw
conclusions.
4. Students will use technology in this course and will use their knowledge in health related areas of
chemistry.
5. Most of the issues in this course have a pronounced impact on whole humanity for which students will
be involved in the examination of human values.
6. Students will work on scientific methods and data analysis, will analysis issues related to environment,
foods etc for which they will have to use inquiry based method and critical judgment.
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Courses satisfying Goal Area 3: Natural & Physical Sciences must have either a “traditional lab course or a lab-like
experience”. Check which of these apply and supply a brief explanation of how the course is either a laboratory
course or incorporates a “lab-like experience”.
Course includes:
Laboratory
Lab-like experience
Students will perform about 12 experiments during one semester. Here is a list of experiments.
16.
Experiment
Check In/Safety Video/Safety Scavenger Hunt
Hydrocarbons: A Structural Study
The Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrocarbons
The Physical and Chemical Properties of Alcohols and Ethers
Aldehydes and Ketones: A Structural Study
Carboxylic acid labs -- put right name
1. Acid-Base Properties of Amines and Amides
2. Preparation of Acetanilide
The Physical and Chemical Properties of Carbohydrates
Soap Lab: Download handout from D2L under content area
Color Tests for Amino Acids and Proteins
Protein Precipitation and Denaturation
The Components of DNA
Hydrolysis of Starch by Salivary Amylase Action
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The following quote from a National Research Council subcommittee report may help to identify a course with a
laboratory. ”Laboratory experiences provide opportunities for students to interact directly with the material world
(or with data drawn from the material world), using the tools, data collection techniques, models, and theories of
science.” America's Lab Report: Investigations in High School Science (Free Executive Summary)
http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11311.html
17.
List or attach the Course Outline (adequately described and including percentage of time to be allocated
to each topic). Curriculum Committees may request additional information. Topics larger than 20% need
to be broken down further. Indicate in your course outline where the Student Learning Outcomes
checked above are being met.
1. Atomic structure and bonding -- SLO 1
02%
2. Hydrocarbons --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5,6
10%
3. Alcohols, ethers, phenols --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
06%
4. Aldedyde and ketones --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
06%
5. Carboxylic acids and esters --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
07%
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Amines and amides --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
Stereoisomerism --- SLO 1,4,5
Carbohydrates --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
,6
Lipids --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
Amino acids, peptides and proteins --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
Enzymes --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5
Nucleotides and nucleic acids --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5, 6
Bioenergetics and integration of metabolic pathways --- SLO 1,2,3,4,5, 6
Carbohydrates metabolism and human diseases --- SLO 1,4,5
Protein metabolism, metabolic errors and biochemical diseases --SLO 1,4,5
Lipid metabolism and biochemical diseases --- SLO 1,4,5
07%
02%
07%
06%
08%
06%
06%
07%
07%
07%
06%
St. Cloud State University
General Education Transmittal Form
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Response Date:
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Proposal Number
Department: Chemistry
Course or Course(s): CHEM 141, Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Jack F. Mc|Kenna
Department or Unit Chair Signature
1/14/10
Date
Department forward to Academic Affairs for publication and electronically to Chair of General Education Committee, Chair
of College Curriculum Committee, College Dean
Recommendation of General Education Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of University Curriculum Committee:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
Chairperson
Committee
Signature
Date
Recommendation of Faculty Association:
Approve
Remarks:
Disapprove
FA Senate
Signature
Date
Action of Academic Vice President:
Approve
Disapprove
Signature
Entered in Curriculum Data File
12/11/2009
Remarks:
Date