CHEM 461, 462, 463: Academic
Internships in Chemistry, Fall 2020
Section 001, Course # 11906 1.0 Credit Hrs; Course # 11907 2.0 Credit Hrs;
Course #11114 3.0 Credit Hrs
Time/Location:
TBD
Professor: Dr. Cliff Calloway,
callowayc@winthrop.edu
Office/Phone: 312-B Sims Science
Building/323-4945 Cell: 803-329-4582
Office Hours: MWF: 10:00 – 12:00
{Zoom. Other times and modes,
too….please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I check email and voicemail periodically during the day and evening.}
Textbook: None required.
Registration Calendar
(important dates for registration, S/U, graduation, etc.)
Course Goals:
Internships play a critical role in science education and career development.
These internships prepare students for careers in chemistry, biochemistry
and many other fields by giving students an opportunity to work in a chemistry
or chemistry-related field alongside professionals in that industry.
Winthrop University's
faculty adopted a set of four University Level Competencies (ULCs) that describe
the qualities our students develop during their Winthrop career. It is
easy to see that this course involves solving problems and developing good
communication skills. However, you will also learn the responsibilities of
chemists to the greater good of our planet and society, as well as the global
nature of the chemistry enterprise. Within this internship experience, I
think you will find the course fits well with all four competencies.
Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve
problems.
Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and
solve problems. They seek out and assess relevant information from multiple
viewpoints to form well-reasoned conclusions. Winthrop graduates consider the
full context and consequences of their decisions and continually reexamine their
own critical thinking process, including the strengths and weaknesses of their
arguments.
Competency 2: Winthrop graduates are personally and socially
responsible.
Winthrop University graduates value integrity, perceive moral dimensions, and
achieve excellence. They take seriously the perspectives of others, practice
ethical reasoning, and reflect on experiences. Winthrop graduates have a sense
of responsibility to the broader community and contribute to the greater good.
Competency 3: Winthrop graduates understand the interconnected
nature of the world and the time in which they live.
Winthrop University graduates comprehend the historical, social, and global
contexts of their disciplines and their lives. They also recognize how their
chosen area of study is inextricably linked to other fields. Winthrop graduates
collaborate with members of diverse academic, professional, and cultural
communities as informed and engaged citizens.
Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.
Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the
subject, occasion, and audience. They create texts - including but not limited
to written, oral, and visual presentations - that convey content effectively.
Mindful of their voice and the impact of their communication, Winthrop graduates
successfully express and exchange ideas.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Through this internship experience, you will
· Gain practical experience by working
in a professional chemistry-related environment
· Demonstrate an ability to work
independently and utilize principles of chemistry to solve real-world problems
Course Requirements:
· Students wishing to receive credit
for a chemistry internship are required to find, apply for, and be selected for
a chemistry or chemistry-related internship position with an organization of
their choice. They will then need to seek permission by the Department Chair to
register for the appropriate internship course.
· The student must complete at least 50
hr of work during the semester for each hour of academic credit awarded and
these work hours must be completed during the term (fall, spring, or summer) in
which the student is registered for the internship course.
· Before beginning the internship, the
student is required to
1. Contact the Winthrop University Center for Career and Civic Engagement (CCE)
to schedule and complete an internship orientation session. Use the “Schedule
Appointment” link at
www.winthrop.edu/cce
and choose “Internship Consultation”. There you can schedule an appointment.
2. Complete an Internship Learning Agreement to document the projects, tasks,
and learning outcomes expected during this internship experience. This Learning
Agreement must be circulated to the course instructor, the internship
supervisor, and the CCE Internship Program Manager for approval. Internship
hours cannot be counted until this document is fully approved.
· During the internship, the student
must enter their daily work hours on the Work Hours Log. Once the hours have
been completed, the internship supervisor must sign the log.
· At the halfway point of the
internship, the student must complete an intermediate evaluation of the
internship experience. The CCE Internship Program Manager will submit results of
the completed student evaluation to the instructor.
· After the student has completed the
required hours, the student must complete a final evaluation of the internship
experience. The CCE Internship Program Manager will submit results of the
completed student evaluation to the instructor.
· When the internship has been
completed, the student must also complete a Final Reflective Paper thoroughly
documenting the internship experience (guidelines). The student must ensure that
no proprietary information is
included in the paper.
· The Work Hours Log and Final
Reflective Paper are due to the CCE Internship Program Manager by 5:00 pm on the
Study Day. The CCE Internship Program Manager will forward the materials to the
instructor for grading.
Course Grading: The course is graded S/U. Satisfactory completion of the
requirements listed above is necessary for a grade of “S.”
Class Attendance and Conduct: Student Interns must be at their assigned
workplace at their scheduled times. Students are expected to adhere to the
Winthrop Student Conduct Code as outlined in the Student Handbook: (https://www.winthrop.edu/studentconduct/winthrop-university-student-handbook.aspx)
Responsibilities:
The internship supervisor will approve the Internship Learning Agreement and the
Work Hours Log. In addition, the internship supervisor will complete short
evaluations of the student’s performance at the midpoint and end of the
internship period. Evaluation requests will be sent to the internship supervisor
at the appropriate time by the CCE Internship Program Manager. The CCE
Internship Program Manager will submit results of the completed performance
evaluations to the course instructor.
Students with Disabilities/Need of
Accommodations for Access: Winthrop University is committed to providing
access to education. If you have a condition which may adversely impact your
ability to access academics and/or campus life, and you require specific
accommodations to complete this course, contact the Office of Accessibility (OA)
at 803-323-3290, or accessibility@winthrop.edu as early as possible to discuss
your concerns. Please inform me once you have your official notice of
accommodations from the Office of Accessibility.
Changes to Syllabus:
Any changes to the syllabus will be communicated to the student verbally or by
e-mail.
Masking:
Winthrop requires that
all students adhere to safety practices that will minimize the transmission of
COVID-19 within the campus community.
Accordingly, students are expected to engage in social distancing and
wear a cloth face mask while on campus.
Failure to comply with this requirement in the classroom will result in
dismissal from the current class meeting.
Repeated violations will be reported to the Dean of Students as a
violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Students with conditions that prohibit the wearing of a face mask should
discuss this with their instructor and/or contact the Office of Accessibility to
arrange appropriate accommodations.