BMEN 361 Biosolid Mechanics
College: College of Engineering
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Type: W
Status: Approved
REPORT ON CERTIFICATION OF W COURSE: BMEN 361
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that BMEN 361 Biosolid Mechanics be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 40% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 3000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:20; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
The instructor in this course will be assisted by two graders. Undergraduate peer mentors may also assist by meeting with students to provide guidance. The assignments are four lab reports. Students write a draft of Lab Report 1 for formative written feedback by the instructor or assistant. While a draft is not required for the other lab reports, students have the option of getting feedback on drafts. For instruction, a class in week 1 is dedicated to writing and includes discussion of samples, explanations of the assignments and how they will be assessed, and active learning exercises.
CERTIFICATION PERIOD: 9/1/22 to 9/1/26
We recommend that BMEN 361 Biosolid Mechanics be certified as a writing (W) course. We have reviewed a representative syllabus and have determined that the course meets or exceeds the following criteria: (1) 40% of the final grade is based on writing quality; (2) the total number of words is 3000; (3) the instructor to student ratio is 1:20; and (4) the assigned writing is appropriate to the major.
The instructor in this course will be assisted by two graders. Undergraduate peer mentors may also assist by meeting with students to provide guidance. The assignments are four lab reports. Students write a draft of Lab Report 1 for formative written feedback by the instructor or assistant. While a draft is not required for the other lab reports, students have the option of getting feedback on drafts. For instruction, a class in week 1 is dedicated to writing and includes discussion of samples, explanations of the assignments and how they will be assessed, and active learning exercises.