masters in advance seminar

Follow the instructions and prepare a power point presentation of 35 slides and written report of 9 pages for the following TOPIC

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TOPIC: Understanding how the function and structure of protein-membrane affects drugs distribution in the body..

Oral Presentation:

Must be at least 30 minutes in duration… that’s around 35 PowerPoint slides. Must utilize numerous literature sources… not just one specific article. Must contain relevant scientific data obtained from laboratory or computer simulation and not just

background information and pictures.

Must clearly outline and explain the scientific hypothesis and theory underlying the topic. Must address the scientific context of the topic. Slides must have references. Must be professional, detailed, intriguing, and interesting. Points taken off if presentation is shorter than 25 minutes or longer than 35 minutes. Must be able to answer scientific questions about the topic.

Written Report:

Must be at least nine pages (excluding references). Use Arial 10 point font, single line spacing, NO cover page, 0.5” margins on all sides. Do not use excessively large pictures to fill up the nine pages. The cumulative size of all figures should

constitute no more than one full page.

The written report should summarize the same topic as your oral presentation. The written report will be subject to analysis by anti-plagiarism software. Plagiarism is a violation of the

Academic Integrity Policy and will be reported for further investigation.

ADVANCED SEMINAR
CHEM 05550 (1 semester hour)
Spring 2023
Instructor:
Dr. James Grinias
Office:
SCI 301G
E-mail Address:
grinias@rowan.edu
Lecture Time:
Mondays, 6:30 – 7:45 pm (Section 1), 8:00 – 9:15 pm (Section 2)
Location: SCI 338
Office Hours:
Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
*Other hours available by request.
Textbook:
None
Prerequisites:
Enrollment in M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Program
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Grading Policy:
Deliver an oral presentation on a scientific topic to an audience.
Write a summary report detailing research results (either own or others).
Grades in this course will be assigned based on one presentation and one paper:
Assignment
Class Presentation
Class Report
Total Points
Points
70 pts.
30 pts.
100 pts.
Final letter grades are determined by calculating the percentage of points earned
compared to the total number of possible points. Grades will be assigned on the
following scale:
Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Percentage of Total Points
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 and Below
Attendance:
Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of this course. If you
must miss class for any reason, please notify me as far in advance as possible. It will be YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to follow up on material covered in the class and any announcements
regarding changes to the schedule made in your absence. The official Attendance Policy is
available at:
https://confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Attendance+Policy
If an extension on a take-home exam or other assignment is needed due to EXTENUATING
CIRCUMSTANCES, it may be granted on a case-by-case basis. You will need to file proper
documentation with the instructor (e.g. funeral program, tow-truck receipt, etc.) before an
extension will be granted.
While attending class, students are expected to follow the Classroom Behavior Policy:
https://confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Classroom+Behavior
Disability Services:
Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact
upon your work in this class, please contact me. Students must provide documentation of their
disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and
accommodations. The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234 and is located
on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. Their staff is available to answer questions regarding
accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. They look forward to working
with you to meet your learning goals.
The full Student Accommodation Policy is available at:
https://confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Accommodation+Policy
Academic Integrity
Policy:
Rowan University takes a very serious view of such offenses against academic integrity,
including plagiarism, cheating, impersonation, or any other form of academic dishonesty.
Penalties for dealing with such offences will be strictly enforced. For full details of the policy on
academic integrity, see:
https://confluence.rowan.edu/display/POLICY/Academic+Integrity+Policy
Rowan Statement on Diversity:
Rowan University promotes a diverse community that begins with students, faculty, staff and administration who respect
each other and value each other’s dignity. By identifying and removing barriers and fostering individual potential, Rowan
will cultivate a community where all members can learn and grow. The Rowan University community is committed to a
safe environment that encourages intellectual, academic, and social interaction and engagement across multiple
intersections of identities. At Rowan University, creating and maintaining a caring community that embraces diversity in
its broadest sense is among the highest priorities.
Rowan University Sexual Misconduct and Harassment Reporting, and Title IX:
Rowan University and its faculty and staff are committed to assuring a safe and productive educational environment for
all students. Title IX makes it clear that sexual misconduct and harassment based on sex and gender is a Civil Rights
offense subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against protected
categories such as race, national origin, etc.
University faculty and staff members are required to report any instances of sexual misconduct or harassment, to the
University’s Title IX Coordinator so that the appropriate resources and support options are provided. What this means is
that as your professor, I am required to report any incidents of sexual misconduct and harassment that are directly reported
to me, or of which I am somehow made aware.
If you are the victim of sexual misconduct or harassment, Rowan encourages you to reach out to these resources:
Confidential Resources:
The Wellness Center, Winans Hall, 856-256-4333, www.rowan.edu/wellness
Non-Confidential Resources:
Office of Student Equity and Compliance (OSEC), Savitz Hall 203, 856-256-5830
Public Safety, Bole Annex, 856-256-4911
Other reporting information is available here: go.rowan.edu/titleix
Course Guidelines:
Seminar Topic Selection (For Non-thesis track students):
• Must be clearly relevant to chemistry and/or biochemistry.
• Must be a recent, active research topic.
• Must involve chemical studies and chemical insight, including discussions of molecular structure,
chemical reactivity, and molecular interactions.
• NO: Excessive clinical data, mouse studies, biology / psychology studies, mathematics, computer
science.
• Must be approved. If your talk is not an appropriate topic, points will be deducted.
Seminar Topic Selection (For Thesis track students):
• The seminar should be based on your thesis research.
• If you do not think that you will have enough data to present a 30-minute talk, you could talk about
the significance, specific aims, hypothesis, research design, and the possible deliverables of your
project.
Oral Presentation:
• Must be at least 30 minutes in duration… that’s around 30 PowerPoint slides.
• Must utilize numerous literature sources… not just one specific article.
• Must contain relevant scientific data obtained from laboratory or computer simulation and not just
background information and pictures.
• Must clearly outline and explain the scientific hypothesis and theory underlying the topic.
• Must address the scientific context of the topic.
• Slides must have references.
• Must be professional, detailed, intriguing, and interesting.
• Points taken off if presentation is shorter than 25 minutes or longer than 35 minutes.
• Must be able to answer scientific questions about the topic.
Written Report:
• Must be at least six pages (excluding references).
• Use Arial 10 point font, single line spacing, NO cover page, 0.5” margins on all sides.
• Do not use excessively large pictures to fill up the six pages. The cumulative size of all figures should
constitute no more than one full page.
• The written report should summarize the same topic as your oral presentation.
• The written report will be subject to analysis by anti-plagiarism software. Plagiarism is a violation of the
Academic Integrity Policy and will be reported for further investigation.
• The written report will be due by 5 pm on April 21st.
Other Guidelines:
• Do not use notecards for talks.
• Business dress is recommended for the presentation.
• Your scheduled seminar cannot be delayed or rescheduled. With explicit approval from instructor,
you can switch with someone, if both parties are willing.
• Be prepared to answer questions relating to both the science and broader context of your talk.
Expect questions that may not be directly related to your data or results.
• Students must ask questions. Try to aim for asking at least one question every two talks.
• Prepare for your talk well in advance of your scheduled date.