| Initiative Title | Vernier Deluxe Multi-Probe Package |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Vernier Deluxe Multi-Probe Package which include analytical sensor/probes for pH, oxygen, carbon dioxide, as well as an electroconductivity sensor useful for monitoring heart function (heart rate, ECG). This kit also includes optical probes for measuring turbidity, a colorimeter useful in monitoring acid-bare titrations and enzyme readions and biochambers in which mini-experiments to study processes of photosynthesis and respiration can be conducted. It is envisioned that outfitting Introduction to Biology and General Biology I labs (equipment would be shared). Such equipment would allow student hands-on opportunities to collect and analyze data from which to draw conclusions giving them real experience with the scientific method. Such probes represent cutting-edge technology and would greatly expedite lab-based experimentation as related to achieving 'Gen Ed' goals and competencies which such courses are designed to provide. Additionally, access to such probes/sensors would be useful in certain A & P labs (ECG, heart monitor) and Environmental Conservation (water quality monitoring.. For educational programmatic consistency we are requesting funding for 5 Deluxe Kits for each venue where Introduction to Biology is taught (Middletown and Newburgh). In practice, groups of 4 students would work together on lab experiments/exercises so 5 kits would suffice to serve a lab with 20 students. Funding for accessory materials/software is also included in this initiative request. Deluxe package (Middletown (5) and Newburgh (5) $8,285 each. Also, Logger Pro 3 software (2) $498, Biology with Vernier manual - $40. single purchase, Chromebook Laptops (5 each) $1,245 each campus, Total Middletown cost: $9,815, Newburgh cost: $9,815 GRAND TOTal: $19,630
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | If this initiative is not funded experimentation in critical labs will be limited in scope. Students will not have the opportunity to utilize sensor/probe technology and associated software to gather data, construct graphs and analyze experimental results to reach critical conclusions. Enzyme function results, for example, might be measured by "eyeballing" color change or by disappearance of a starch (potato cube) or protein (egg white cube) substrate instead of capturing second-to-second precise absorbance changes via probe technology. In photosynthesis/respiration studies the production of oxygen gas or its utilization can be monitored in real time with great accuracy instead of looking for the appearance/disappearance of bubbles. |
| Department Goals | To provide high quality coursework to meet the diverse educational needs of SUNY Orange students (Offer valuable academic programming, maintaining relevance and timeliness-SUNY Orange Master Plan 2016-2020, Objective #1. To develop and enhance curricular |
| Programs | AS Math Science, General Education |
| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
| Estimated Completion Date | 09/01/2019 |
| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
| Importance | High |
| Funding Source | Grant Possibility |
| Created | 11/30/2018 1:07 pm |
| Updated | 12/21/2018 10:56 am |
| Goal | How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
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This equipment will help achieve the high quality of courses that we strive for. |
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This equipment will help achieve the high quality of courses that we strive for. |
| Action Step | Responsible Party | Order |
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| Purchase Deluxe Probe Kits and plan laboratory exercises utilizing probe technology in Intro to Biology and General Biology 1 labs. These labs would focus on such topics a phtotsynthesis, respiration, enzyme function, etc. | Department Chair, Technical Assistant and lead Instructors in the courses. | 1 |
| Outcome | Order |
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| Labs would be created, centered on use of analytic probe technology so students would gain hands-on experience in collecting real-time data and proficiency in analysis of such data. | 1 |
| Method | Description | Other Method | Responsible Party |
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| Rubrics/ Scoring Guides | Rubrics/scoring guides outline identified criteria for successfully completing an activity, assignment, etc. and establish levels for meeting the criteria. They can be used to score everything from essays, engagement, to performances. | Course Instructors in collaboration with the Department Chair |
| INITIAL YEAR COST: | $19,630.00 |
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| RECURRING COST: | $0.00 |
| Need | Cost (Initial/Recurring) | Supporting Departments | |
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| $19,630 | $19630.00 |
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| TOTAL: | $19,630.00 / $0.00 | ||
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| TOTAL: | $0.00 / $0.00 | ||
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This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
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