Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 | Page 89

permanent Gwynedd dismissal Mercy University . This suspension is designed to encourage you AY2023-2024 to examine Undergraduate your commitment Academic to a Catalog future in biology and to remediate any circumstances which have contributed to your lack of progress . During this suspension , you may not enroll in any courses in the biology program ; however , you may enroll in general education courses . At the end of the suspension , you may resume studies in the biology program ; however , any future academic deficiency will result in immediate and permanent dismissal from the program .
Course Withdrawal Policies : Sometimes you need to withdraw from a course rather than risk an unsatisfactory grade . You must do this before the last day of the withdrawal deadline . You should first discuss your withdrawal with the course instructor . You must meet with your advisor to discuss the proposed withdrawal . You must be careful to make sure that your withdrawal does not adversely affect your financial aid or residence hall arrangements . Your advisor will fill out and sign a Course
Withdrawal form . You must bring the Course Withdrawal to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences for your withdrawal to become official . You cannot withdraw from a course via Colleague . If your form is received by the Office of Academic Affairs after the deadline , you are not allowed to withdraw from the course . NOTE : If you stop attending class but do not officially withdraw from a course , you will receive an “ F ” on your permanent transcript for the course .
Experiential Learning : NOTE : Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from off campus experiential learning opportunities .
Other : All students are expected to complete a research experience to satisfy the BS in Biology . Students are also expected to complete a portfolio in their senior year . All students must take the ETS ® Major Field Test in Biology to be certified for graduation .
COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE
Degree : Bachelor of Science Options : Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning ; Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics ; Web Design and Multimedia and Minor Program Type : Term Program Modality : On-ground Program Director / Coordinator : Cindy Casey
Program Description : The Computer Information Science program combines the fundamental problemsolving capabilities of computer science with hands-on experience in several areas of CIS , including programming , networking , cybersecurity , computer forensics , artificial intelligence , machine learning , data mining , database development , web design , multimedia , and mobile applications .
Program Student Learning Outcomes : PLO1 : Understand the professional , ethical , security , and social impact computers and technology have on society ; PLO2 : Possess the ability to communicate technical subject matter in a variety of formats ; PLO3 : Demonstrate innovative approaches in addressing technical issues ;
PLO4 : Demonstrate problem-solving abilities for analyzing a technical problem through finding and implementing a solution ;
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