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Tennessee State University College of Arts and Sciences ASOR 1001-03 Course Syllabus Instructor: Dr. John Robinson ,Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Office Location: 112H McCord Hall Office Hours: MWF: 8:30-10:00 am; 11:30-12:30pm TR 1-3:00pm You may feel free to come by my office at any time; however, there is always a chance that I may be in a meeting.
E-Mail: jrobinson@tnstate.edu Phone: (615) 963-5762 Course Description: Orientation is designed to inform all new students (both freshman and transfers) about the University, major policies and regulations, degree requirements, career opportunities, study skills and campus facilities. Special programs and speakers will also occur during the orientation class period. Orientation is where the future begins as a college student and the success of your college career. All students are required to obtain a username and password for mytsu so that you can receive messages about the course. Grading System: You will be graded on homework, quizzes, class participation and exams. You will receive points for attendance and participation, assignments, midterm and final exams Grading Scale: A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: Below 60 Attendance: Attendance is required. Students should attend all class sessions in order to receive the maximum credit for the course. Conduct: Students entering college are responsible for developing into quality adults. Please remember, professionalism in reference to dressing is a major component in preparing students for professional careers. A dress code has not been implemented for the University; however, students should make wise choices in reference to dressing.
Prepare for a career, not just a college degree. Academic Knowledge and Skills
Required Textbook: Tennessee State University Undergraduate Catalog 2005-2007/Student Handbook Keys to College Success – www.rong-chang.com/collsucc.htm
Important Dates for Fall Semester 2007: August 27 Classes begin August 27-31 Late Registration/Schedule Adjustment September 3 Holiday – Labor Day September 11 Opening Convocation October 13-16 Fall Break (includes weekend preceding) October 22-28 Mid-Term Examination Week November 7 Last day to withdraw from courses – Office of Records TBA Early registration begins for Spring 2008 November 22-25 Holiday – Thanksgiving (includes weekend) December 6 Last day of classes December 7-14 Final examinations for Fall 2007 semester December 15 Commencement December 18 Faculty must have posted all grades via “MyTSU”
Course Outline Schedule
August 27/28 Course Introduction
August 29/30 Are you enrolled in the right course for your major?
September 3 Holiday
September 4/5 How to be successful, from a student perspective -- Junior Biology major Ms. Natalie Jackson
September 6 Alma Mater and University history
September 10/11 Service Learning
September 12/13 Campus Tour
September 17/18 Dr. William Gittens, Director, Career Center
September19/20 How to know the library -- Mr. Fletcher Moon
September 24/25 Distinguished Lecture Series, September 25
September 26/27 Graduate and Professional Fair
October 1/2 How to be successful at TSU, do’s and don’t’s, policies and procedures
October 3/4 History -- Presentation prepared by Dr. Bobby Lovett
October 8/9 Distinguished Lecture Series, October 9
October 10/11 TBA
October 15/16 Fall Break
After Fall Break Group Presentations and Service Learning Projects Topics to consider: n Being All You Can Be n Health Issues n Financial Issues n Developing Confidence n Drugs/Sex n Stress/Depression n Study Skills n Adjusting to College n Setting Career Goals n Time Management n People Skills n Becoming Involved with School Activities n Dealing with Negatives
Distinguished Lecture Series Speakers 2007 – 2008
September 25, 2007 Gregory Anderson Inspiration for the movie Stomp the Yard
October 9, 2007 TBA 7:00 p.m.
October 25, 2007 TBA 1:00 p.m.
November 15, 2007 TBA
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