Microbiology BIO 240S*
Course Schedule and Policies
 
Course Schedule
Lecture Topics
Assignment
1
 The Main Themes of Microbiology Ch. 1
2
 Prokaryotic Profiles:  The Bacteria Ch. 4
3
 Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth Ch. 7
4
 Exam #1  
5
 The Cocci of Medical Importance Ch. 18
6
 The Bacilli of Medical Importance Ch. 19, 20
7
 Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease Ch. 21
8
 Exam #2  
9
 An Introduction to Viruses Ch. 6
10
 Viral Diseases and the DNA Viruses Ch. 24
11
 The RNA Virus Diseases Ch. 25
12
 Exam #3  
13
 Microbe-Human Interactions:  Infection and Disease Ch. 13
14
 The Nature of Host Defenses Ch. 14
15
 The Acquisition of Specific Immunity Ch. 15, 16
16
 Exam #4  
 
Evaluation: 
     Your grade is based on point accumulation.  Points can be earned through various opportunities: 
      1) four exams, each worth approximately 100 points; 
      2) quizzes; 
      3) group work/worksheets. 
The grade standards for the final course grade are: 
                          A = 90 - 100% 
                          B = 80 - 89% 
                          C = 70 - 79% 
                          D = 60 - 69% 
                          F =  0 - 59%
 
Attendance: 
     100% attendance is not mandatory, but it is clear that final course grades are directly related to class attendance. 

     I will record attendance for students on financial aid, grants, benefits, etc. according 
to college policy.  Children or non-registered individuals are not permitted in class. 

    If you require reasonable accommodations because of physical, mental or learning disabilities, please contact me within the first two weeks of the term. 
 
 
Make-up Work: 
     Make-up work is often difficult to schedule and will only be permitted after consulting with me concerning the nature of your absence.  Absence for a test will earn no points for that evaluation unless the instructor is notified prior to the test date.  Make-up exams may be essay and/or oral evaluation. 
 
 
*The above abbreviated syllabus is subject to change and will be periodically updated, but the descriptions here are meant to provide an overview.  Current syllabi are always available at the information desk  on campus.
 
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