Course Description
Selected topics in Environmental Health. Papers to be presented by students.
Athena Title
EHS Senior Seminar
Prerequisite
Senior-student standing in EHS major or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1) To learn the use of a presentation software package, such as PowerPoint. 2) To research two approved topics in Environmental Health Science and for each topic prepare and present a 10-15 minute oral presentation. 3) To write a concise, comprehensive and effective abstract for each presentation. 4) To learn how to peer review oral presentations.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. Course Requirements: 1) Mandatory attendance! Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class. Each absence will result in a reduction of 1 letter grade (i.e., from "A" to "B"). Excused absences will be noted only if accompanied with written documentation. Please give instructor sufficient prior notification of any excused absences. 2) Presentations: Each student will make two presentations during the quarter. Each presentation should last 10-15 minutes, followed by a 5 minute period for questions. 3) Seminar topic/preliminary outline: Each student will present 2 talks on instructor-approved topics in EHS. Students must submit their proposed seminar title and preliminary outline to the instructor a minimum of 1 week prior to the presentation for approval. 4) Required materials: a. Abstract: Seminar speakers must prepare a 200-400 word abstract (typed) and make 12 copies available to the class in the EHS office (206 EHS Bldg) by 9 AM on the morning of the seminar. b. Visual aids: The use of computer-generated visual aids is required for each presentation. Speakers should prepare slides using a presentation graphics program such as PowerPoint. During the presentation slides can be shown using the computer projection system, a slide projector, or a combination of the two media. (Note: Overhead transparencies cannot be used for entire presentations; however, occasional use of overheads within a PowerPoint or slide presentation is OK.) Each student is responsible for reserving and setting up any necessary equipment prior to his/her seminar. c. Bibliography: On the day of the presentation, each student must turn in a bibliography citing all reference materials used for the presentation. A minimum of 3 sources from the scientific literature must be used for each presentation. Internet sites may NOT be used as factual references. (This is because many sites state opinion rather than documented facts. These types of sites should not be used to supply factual information, but under some circumstances can be used to document a group's opinions.) 5) Grades: a. Reviews: Each presentation will be evaluated by the instructor and two peer (student) reviewers. Peer reviewers are also responsible for asking at least 1 question per presentation. b. Grades: Grades will be based equally on student presentations (based on instructor's and peer reviewers' comments) and participation, including written reviews and questions asked. 6) Schedule: Week 1 Organizational Meeting Week 2 Effective PowerPoint Presentations; Demonstration in computer lab. Week 3 Topics due to instructor (No class) Weeks 5-15 Student presentations
Syllabus
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