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Freshman Seminar Outline & Syllabus ID 1010 – Sleuth COURSE GOALS
Freshman Seminar is designed to help you to transition smoothly from high school to college, adjust gradually to the demands and rigor of university life, stay in college, and succeed. As we approach our topic from the viewpoint of different disciplines and speakers’ varied expertise and experiences, the emphasis is on “deep learning.” In addition to your course topic, this Freshman Seminar will emphasize:
Ø Why a university education is important and what it means
Ø How the disciplines connect and overlap, while still having their own perspectives
Ø How to think critically and creatively at the level required of a university student
Ø How to navigate campus technology and online databases; cultivate research skills; and locate campus resources that will help you succeed
Ø How to refine your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
Ø How to be a responsible, academically professional university student with the necessary civic, ethical, and social competencies
Ø How to learn in new and creative ways by collaborating with other students
Course Objectives:
• Determine the nature and extent of information needed. • Access needed information effectively and efficiently. • Evaluate information and its sources critically. • Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base or value system. • Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. • Understand the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use
information ethically and legally. • Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. • Make effective use of the library’s services and resources, and understand the value of the library as a resource
for lifelong learning.
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Learning Outcomes: Student will demonstrate information literacy skills by:
• Accessing and Evaluating Information o Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources) o Evaluate information critically and competently
• Using and Managing Information o Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand o Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources o Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of
information
COURSE INSTRUCTORS & JTAs CONTACT INFORMATION
Teri Switzer, Ph.D. Barb Biljan Dean, Kraemer Family Library Instructor, Kraemer Family Library 719-‐255-‐3115 [email protected] [email protected]
Course time and room:
Tuesdays, 10:50-‐1:30, 237 Library/EPC
PHILOSOPHY OF INSTRUCTORS
Our relationship with you as your instructors is two-‐way, not one-‐way. We want to hear what is on your mind. When we meet with you one-‐on-‐one, in small groups, and in the large group, we value your input and reaction to our course activities. On the one hand, this course is a typical college course about the enduring popularity of and fascination with true crime; on the other hand, it is also a course to help you be a successful college student. We are here to help you learn and progress to meet your goals. We expect you to be prepared, to complete all assignments in a timely manner, to participate in discussions, and to maintain an active interest in the topics presented in this course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Regular attendance. You are expected to attend all class sessions (25 points per week). Please be in class on time. 2. Two meetings with your Junior Teaching Assistant (JTA) and one with your Instructor. You will sign up for two 10-‐
minute meetings with your JTA (2 meetings, 25 points each) and one 15-‐minute meeting with your Instructor (1 meeting, 25 points). These must be done in person.
3. Reading assignments facilitate meaningful class participation in large and small group. We will place articles and
other pertinent information in weekly Blackboard folders set up for this course. Check these each week to be prepared for class.
4. Writing Assignments. You will write a final topic paper on your true crime (minimum of 5 pages, double-‐spaced,
150 points). Upload your work as a WORD attachment to Blackboard (with your instructor’s and JTA’s names listed) before class begins the week they are due. 10% deducted/day for late work. No work will be accepted more than one week late. In addition, you will be assigned written entries in your research journal or blog/discussion list postings (25 points each.) These must be completed through Blackboard.
5. Small class assignments. These will be covered in more detail as the semester progresses.
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6. Annotated bibliography. Each student is required to submit an annotated bibliography of researched references on
their chosen true crime (50 pts.) This must be formatted in APA (Standards for publication by the American Psychological Association) style, 6th edition. Upload your work as a WORD attachment to Blackboard (with your instructor’s and JTA’s names listed) before class begins the week they are due.
7. Final Group Project. Students will be placed in teams of 3 or 4 and will make a presentation to the entire class on
their chosen true crime. More details on this project will be provided as the semester progresses.
GRADES 1. Attendance 325 2. 2 Meetings with JTA (50 pts) and 1 with Instructor (25 pts) 75 3. Class Participation (large & small group) 150 4. Small Class Assignments 75 5. Journal Entries/Blog, Discussion List Postings (25 points each) 150 6. Annotated Bibliography 50 7. Wikipedia assignment 25 8. Individual Paper on True Crime Mystery 150 9. Final Group Project 200 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 1200 Grading Scale 1140-‐1200 = A 1080-‐1139 = A-‐
1039-‐1079 = B+ 998-‐1038 = B 960-‐997 = B-‐
915-‐959 = C+ 874-‐914 = C 840-‐873 = C-‐
792-‐839 = D+ 751-‐791 = D 720-‐750 = D-‐
Below 720 = F
A Code of Conduct provides a set of standards to maintain student professionalism and an ethical learning environment for all students enrolled in this course. It is important that Instructors and JTAs can contact students when necessary. UCCS email accounts will be used as the primary means of contacting students. It is, therefore, mandatory for students to check their UCCS email account daily or to forward their UCCS email to their preferred email account. Students are responsible for reading all messages sent to their UCCS email account. Instructors and JTAs strive to make classes places of learning where both faculty and students treat each other with respect, equality, courtesy, and civility. The code of conduct with respect to classroom behavior includes the following policies:
Behavior that is considered disruptive will include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Behaviors that distract any course presenter or other students. This may be exhibited by behavior such as studying for another class, walking out of class without first arranging to be excused, cell phones ringing or beeping, text messaging, sleeping during class, chronic lateness to class or from breaks, or any other disruptive lateness. Cellphones will not be allowed out during lecture or discussion.
2. Talking while the Instructor or guest lecturer is lecturing.
3. Any harassment of students, faculty, or staff (the campus has a zero tolerance policy in this area).
Students violating any of the above will be given one verbal warning with the understanding that a second incident may, at the Instructor’s discretion, result in the student being dropped from the class (with the exception of harassment for which one incident is grounds for immediate action). If the disruptive student is dropped after the final drop date, the student will receive a grade of “F” in the course. In all courses, the decision to excuse an absence is solely at the discretion of the Instructor. In addition, plagiarism or cheating of any manner in will result in a failing grade for the class.
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Disability Services If you have a disability for which you are requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact Disability Services within the first week of classes. You may contact Disability Services at 719-255-3195 or you may visit their office in Main Hall 105. Military & Veterans Affairs Military students who have the potential to participate in military activities including training and deployment should consult with faculty prior to registration for any course, but no later than the end of the first week of classes. At this time, the student should provide the instructor with a schedule of planned absences, preferably signed by the student's commander, in order to allow the instructor to evaluate and advise the student on the possible impact of the absences. The instructor will consider absences due to participation in verified military activities to be excused absences. If, however, it appears that military obligations will prevent adequate attendance or performance, the instructor may advise the student to register for the course at another time, when she/he is more likely to be successful. UCCS Student Code of Conduct The purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is to maintain the general welfare of the university community. The university strives to make the campus community a place of study, work, and residence where people are treated, and treat one another, with respect and courtesy. http://www.uccs.edu/~oja/student-conduct/student-code-of-conduct.html UCCS Student Rights and Responsibilities http://www.uccs.edu/orientation/student-rights-and-responsibilities.html UCCS Academic Ethics Code http://www.uccs.edu/Documents/vcaf/200-019%20StudentAcademic%20Ethics.pdf
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“PREVIEW DAZE” SCHEDULE (August 22-‐23) Wednesday 8/21 3:00-‐6:30 p.m. Gallogly Center
UCCS 2013 Convocation, Fair Play, and Ice Cream Social
Thursday 8/22 9:00-‐5:00 p.m. 239
Library/EPC Course and syllabus review True crime movie
Friday 8/23 9:00-‐5:00 p.m. 304C
Library/EPC Orientation and 1:1 meetings with JTA Hike the Bluffs – wear appropriate footwear and clothing
Course Syllabus – Subject to Change
DATE TOPIC ASSIGNMENT DUE NEXT CLASS August 27: Orientation to
Library Search Strategy Guest Speaker: Campus Sustainability
Obtain copy of group true crime book and bring to September 10th class.
September 3: Labor Day -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐NO CLASS
September 10: Critical Thinking Evaluating Resources
Find a book review of your course book. Write a summary and turn into Blackboard.
September 17: Guest Speaker: Study Smarter Not Harder Primary/Secondary resources
Read and compare popular and scholarly articles. Reflective journal on Blackboard.
September 24: Website Effectiveness and Evaluation Citation Plagiarism
Make appointment and visit the Writing Center. Talk with them about your course project.
October 1: Guest Speaker: Spring enrollment Government Resources-‐state and federal laws
Edit or create Wikipedia entry on your murder mystery.
October 8: 1:1 meetings with JTA
Reflective journal.
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October 15: Guest Speaker:
Investigative Reporter
Reflective Journal on Blackboard.
October 22: 1:1 meetings with instructor Work in groups on final project.
October 29: Guest Speaker: Medical Examiner 1:1 meetings with instructor Work in groups on final project.
Reflective Journal on Blackboard.
November 5: Group Presentations Turn in individual papers.
November 12: Group Presentations Turn in individual papers.
