Modular Structure

Students will complete four of the five modules. All students complete Modules 1-3. Students choose either Module 4 or Module 5.

Modules consist of on-line lectures, reading from the textbook or on-line biotechnology resources, and homework assignments. There will be an exam at the end of each module. See the course calendar for nominal start dates for each module and for the due dates for module assignments and module exams.

All course materials except the textbook are available on-line 24 hrs/day. Work within modules is self-paced. You choose the order in which the module components are completed. Each module has a nominal starting date and a deadline for completing assignments and the exam associated with each module. You may work ahead in the modules. The exception to this is Module 3 where you will be working with one or two other students on several of the assignments.

*Students complete either Module 4 or Module 5

Total for Five Modules = 1600 points
Biotechnology in the News = 100 points
Total for Gen 308 = 1700 points

Creative component for Gen 508 = 300 points
Total for Gen 508= 2000 points

DNA Technology: The Awesome Skill, I. Edward Alcamo, Harcourt/Academic Press, 2nd Edition/2000, 0120489201

There will be an exam at the end of each Module. All exams will be taken on-line using WebCT. You should allow 60-120 minutes to take the test. The deadline for completing each exam is given in the Syllabus.

How To Take An Exam

Logon to WebCT. On the course homepage, click on the "Evaluation Tools" link. On the "Evaluation Tools" page click on the "Exams" link. On the "Exams" page click on the link to the exam you want to take. You will then be prompted to enter a password. The proctor will enter this password so you can access the exam. When you are finished with the test click on the "Finish" button.

On-campus students

Exams will be taken in the the Science II microcomputer lab (room 241 Science II). When you enter the room ask the lab monitor who the Project BIO proctor is. You will need to show the proctor a picture ID and then If it is impossible for you to take an exam during one of the regularly scheduled exam periods, contact the instructor for the unit to make alternate arrangements.

Off-campus students

You must identify a proctor and have that individual complete the Proctor Agreement Form. You need to do this at least a week before you take your first exam so we can send your proctor information needed about the exam. Your proctor must be physically present when you take the exam. This individual will verify your identity and monitor the exam. The exams will be given on-line, so you will need to be at a computer that is connected to the internet.

This will be done on-line using WebCT. You must logon to WebCT EVERY DAY!!!! and check for new announcements on the Discussion Forum and new email messages.

In addition, Jim Cheaney, the Teaching Assistant for the course, will be holding virtual "office" hours in WebCT Chat for synchronous "real-time" communication. These "office" hours will be at the following times (all times are Central Time):

To be announced

Jim can also arrange to meet with you in Chat at other times, including evenings. E-mail him for more information.

Assignments will be submitted on-line using WebCT, see the individual assignments for more specific instructions. Late assignments may be penalized 5 points per day, at the instructor's discretion. Grades for and comments on assignments will be able to be viewed on-line through WebCT, or will be e-mailed to you.