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General Information
- Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
- CHEM D077.
- Course Title (CB02)
- Special Projects in Chemistry
- Course Credit Status
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Effective Term
- Fall 2021
- Course Description
- This course involves individual research in the chemical sciences, with specific projects determined in consultation with the instructor. Outside reading and a written report required.
- Faculty Requirements
- Course Family
- Not Applicable
Course Justification
This is a stand-alone, CSU transferable course. It satisfies increasing student demand for opportunities to develop skills that would prepare them to assist faculty in the classroom, design original projects, analyze chemical science literature, or study current topics in a selected area of chemistry.
Foothill Equivalency
- Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
- No
- Foothill Course ID
Formerly Statement
Course Development Options
- Basic Skill Status (CB08)
- Course is not a basic skills course.
- Grade Options
- Pass/No Pass
- Repeat Limit
- 0
Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
Units and Hours
Summary
- Minimum Credit Units
- 1.0
- Maximum Credit Units
- 1.0
Weekly Student Hours
| Type | In Class | Out of Class |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Hours | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Laboratory Hours | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Course Student Hours
- Course Duration (Weeks)
- 12.0
- Hours per unit divisor
- 36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 36.0
- Total
- 36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
- Lecture
- 0.0
- Laboratory
- 0.0
- NA
- 0.0
- Total
- 0.0
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Advisory(ies)
Limitation(s) on Enrollment
(Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required.)
(Not open to students with credit in CHEM D077X or CHEM D077Y.)
Entrance Skill(s)
General Course Statement(s)
Methods of Instruction
Discussion and problem solving performed in class
Assignments
- To be determined in consultation with instructor. See Sections 3 and 4 of the Special Projects Contract.
Methods of Evaluation
- The exact method to be agreed upon by the instructor and will be evaluated based on completeness, accuracy, and adherence to requirements and objectives specified in Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities
Essential Student Materials:Â
- Dependent on the nature of the project as determined in sections 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract
- Dependent on the nature of the project as determined in sections 3 & 4 of the Special Projects Contract
Examples of Primary Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher | Date/Edition | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be determined in consultation with the instructor. See Sections 3 and 4 of Special Project Contract. |
Examples of Supporting Texts and References
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| None. |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Course Objectives
- Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in sections 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
CSLOs
- Dependent on the nature of the project as determined in sections 3&4 of the Special Projects Contract.
Outline
- Complete project objectives/requirements as determined in sections 3,4, and 5 of the Special Projects Contract.
- Formulate a proposal statement for a feasible project.
- Demonstrate skills in the analysis of current chemical literature related to the chosen research topic.
- Assist in duties as an instructional assistant in Chemistry classes.
- Design an original project based on chemical topics taught at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of current problems in a selected area of chemistry.
