California State University, San
Bernardino
Department of Biology / College of
Natural Sciences
Biology 690 – Graduate Seminar
in Biology
Publication Methods in Biology
Dr. Stuart S. Sumida
Winter 2014; Time TBA
ENROLLMENT: STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE COURSE
TO PARTICIPATE IN LECTURES AND CLASS EXERCISES. ENROLLMENT IN BIOLOGY 690 CONSTITUTES
LEGAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALL THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY.
Course Information
Course Description
Biology 690 in Spring 2014
will entail the submission of a manuscript for publication by all students
enrolled. They may do so single or
as co-authors. Those that do now
have a project ready for submission will learn digital scanning techniques
using the Departments Next Engine digital surface scanner and act as co-authors
on other projects.
Course Objectives and
Student Learning Outcomes
Wherein by University
directive we challenge student to find the actual material for the course
buried in the mountains of required text and restate what we just said in the
course description above using the latest buzzwords- in this case, ÒSLOsÓ. Student
Learning Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, attitudes, competencies, and habits
of mind that our students are expected to acquire.
Graduate
Program SLOs have not been established but we are required to use this template
so I will make them up as I go.
Because Seminar topics change from year to year, there are no standard
embedded questions possible. In BIOL 622, students will be expected to:
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) |
BIOL 340 Course-specific Assessment |
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Biology M.S. SLO
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Manuscript to be submitted for publication |
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Biology M.S. SLO Understanding Research Results from Examination of
the Primary Literature. Students will demonstrate
the ability to determine the primary outcomes of research projects based on
reading primary literature articles. |
Written introduction and literature survey for manuscript will
require examination of primary literature. |
Required Reading
Written introduction and literature survey for manuscript will require
examination of primary literature.
Office
Hours:
Dr. SumidaÕs office hours will be held in room BI-314
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 13:00, and Thursdays from 16:00 to
17:30. Additional hours will be
added once the instructorÕs and studentsÕ schedules are evaluated. Students may send questions to Dr.
Sumida via e-mail at: ssumida@csusb.edu
E-mailed questions for CSUSB courses are normally answered within 48
hours. Answers may be to multiple
students if more than one student asks a similar question via e-mail. To facilitate speed of response, please
make some kind of reference to Biology 690 in the subject line.
Web Resources
Please note,
web resources for this course are on Dr. SumidaÕs webpage, and not on
Blackboard. The class syllabus,
updates on grades, and other materials will be available on the course website:
http://www.stuartsumida.com/BIOL690/690-14Gateway.htm
Grading Policy
Grading
Procedures:
á
A: submission of completed manuscript for
publication.
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B: completion of manuscript, but no
submission
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C: incomplete manuscript
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D-F: no manuscript or figures
Weekly
Summary of Presentations -- Details
University Policies
Students are referred to the
ÒGeneral Regulations and Procedures" in the CSUSB Bulletin of Courses for
the universityÕs policies on course withdrawal, cheating, and plagiarism. Below are examples only.
Sample text: Students are expected to be familiar
with the UniversityÕs Policy on cheating and Plagiarism. Please review this at
(CSUSB Bulletin, pages 51-52). Instances
of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Plagiarism (presenting the work
of another as your own, or the use of another personÕs ideas without giving
proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University.
For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student
unless otherwise specified.
Campus
Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
Note: it is the student's
responsibility to seek academic accommodations for a verified disability in a
timely manner.
Support for
Students with Disabilities
If you
are in need of an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in
this class, please see the instructor and contact Services to Students with
Disabilities at (909) 537-5238.
If you
require assistance in the event of an emergency, you are advised to establish a
buddy system with a buddy and an alternate buddy in the class. Individuals with
disabilities should prepare for an emergency ahead of time by instructing a
classmate and the instructor.
Course Schedule
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Week |
Topic/Activity - |
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1 |
Class Orientation |
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2 |
Students must have manuscript topics
ready |
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3 |
Topic summary and presentation to Dr. Sumida Scanner training |
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4 |
Text and
figure preparation |
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5 |
Text and
figure preparation |
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6 |
Text and
figure preparation |
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7 |
Draft presentation to Dr. Sumida |
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8 |
Final draft of text due to Dr.Sumida |
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9 |
Final figure editing |
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10 |
Final draft editing and figure
formatting |
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Final |
Final
Manuscript submission due end of finals week. |
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