MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: HLTH

C.	Course Number and Title: HLTH 2900 Natural Science Transfer Capstone

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 1

F.	Prerequisites: Students must have completed 45 semester credit hours in the Associate of Science Pre

Health Professional Focus degree

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course provides the capstone experience for the synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the student’s natural science education experience. It emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, problem solving, career and professional planning, and preparation for transfer into a baccalaureate program or to an associate nursing or an allied health program.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Project Paper Natural Science 8th Week of Term
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Evaluate the value of natural sciences education in relation to program specific knowledge	Reflective Paper Week 3 of Term
Examine the impact of completing the associate degree on current and future educational or professional objectives	Comprehensive Project Week 5 of Term

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Topic	Week
General Education Course Review	Week 1-2
Natural Science Course Review	Week 3-4
Future Educational Planning	Week 5-6
Future Career Planning	Week 7-8

N.	Course Assignments:

Class Activities

Reflective Paper

Project Future Educational or Career Objectives

Project Paper Natural Science

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

Class Activities – 10% of grade

Reflective Paper – 20% of grade

Project Future Educational or Career Objectives – 35% of grade

Project Paper Natural Science – 35% of grade

Q.	Examination Policy:

All papers and projects must be submitted on time with late submission student will lose 20% per day off of each assignment

R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

Class activities will be completed each class session with an expectation that students will be in attendance. Any missed classes will result in a deduction with no ability to make up the activity.

S.	Classroom Expectations:

Respect and civility is expected in the classroom with cell phones off unless approved by instructor or being utilized for class activities.

T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3