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::*OPS335 final exam weight more in line with OPS235.
::*Suggestion to have two midterm tests (both adding up to 30%) instead of practical tests that my overload students.
::*The combined 20% for labs and quizzes provide OPS335 instructions flexibility to evaluate in their "own style".
::*Mary Lynn does not have problems with making Final exam 30%, but any discussion needs to be discussed and approved prior to changing evaluation on OPS335 Winter 2016 subject outline. Having midterm exam divided into 2 parts may require more consideration for approval, but have 2 interim tests would be considered to be "optimal"<br><br>
<ol><li value="2"><u>'''Select "Best" existing online resource(s) to support lab-work'''</u><br><br></li></ol>
::* '''Rationale:'''
:::*Based on this author's experience, is is NOT realistic to create online resources "from Scratch".:::*Stress on professor(s) to create resources "on-the-fly" is greatly multiplied with other profs depend on material.:::*We shouldn't be re-inventing the wheel (existing resources from Peter C. and Jason C.).:::*Important online resource be comprehensive and easily to follow (in order for students to make lab-logbook notes).
:::*Although different resources could be offerred in the WIKI, too much information could overload students.<br><br>
<ol><li value="3"><u>'''Use only one up-to-date labs that work correctly'''</u></li><br></ol>
::* '''Rationale:'''
:::*Labs are usually the "control points" to help prepare students for assignments, midterms and final exams.
:::*Labs should incorporate tips and suggestions from OPS335 instructors to avoid problems (reduce student frustration).
:::*Labs need to reflect required material (listed in OPS335 subject outline) since later courses are dependent on learned skills<br>i.e. ''"thou shalt <u>not</u> mess with the curriculum without proper due process and authorization..."''<br><br>
:::*Professors need to see if a topic requires a lab, or simply if the topic just covered as a lecture.
<ol><li value="4"><u>'''Use only one up-to-date labs that work correctly'''</u></li><br></ol>
::* '''Rationale:'''
:::*Labs are usually the "control points" to help prepare students for assignments, midterms and final exams
:::*Labs should incorporate tips and suggestions from OPS335 instructors to avoid problems (reduce student frustration)