BIOL 191 Introductory Microbiology (Lecture only)



BIOL 191 Introductory Microbiology

Course Syllabus Fall 2009

Section 02 TR 11:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

Biological concepts of structure, function, genetics, ecology, and evolution are discussed through the study of microorganisms. Topics include: the diverse roles of microorganisms in the environment and human affairs, food and industry, biotechnology, health and disease. Includes two weekly laboratory sessions emphasizing scientific inquiry. 

Instructor: Stacie Rose

Phone: (309) 268-8644

Office: ICB 2406

(Hallway behind the ICB 2400 glass doors)

Stacie.rose@heartland.edu

Website Contents:

Syllabus

How to contact the Instructor

Lecture Guides

Assignments

Links to lab exercises

Info concerning printing at the HCC Computer Lab

Link to the Video Signature Sheet.

Other materials relevant to specific topics.

Lecture Materials:

Text Microbiology An Introduction 10th Ed., Tortora, Funke & Case.

Lecture Guides: Students are REQUIRED to BRING Lecture Guides to the

lectures. They must be printed from the website.

Recorded Lecture(s)

Videos on reserve at the HCC library

Handouts

Online Materials

Three-ring binder: Useful for organizing course documents.

Laboratory materials: Provided online. See lab instructor for details.

Please report any broken links or online issues by email to the instructor. Thank you.

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Student Responsibilities are to:

• Review the syllabus periodically to refresh their memory concerning information provided therein.

• Attend and actively participate in all lecture and labs, bringing appropriate materials.

• Obtain copies of the notes from another student if absent. Xeroxed lecture notes are not available from the instructor.

Student Contacts:

• Read and spend enough time in independent study to master the material, completing assignments and reviews. Write down questions to ask before the lectures and exams. If a student is having difficulty with a particular topic, he or she should contact the instructor. Tutors may be available at the HCC Academic Support Center (ASC).

• Exhibit courtesy and respect for their fellow students and the instructor.

• Turn off cell phones or set them on vibrate. The instructor reserves the right to answer all cell phone calls!

• Recording his or her grades and determining the final course grade (See page in this syllabus).

Course Policies

1. Flexible accommodations for emergencies and differing priorities are provided in the course policies. These accommodations will not be altered. This assures that all will receive fair and equal treatment. Students are required to read the syllabus and sign a contract stating that they understand and will abide by the syllabus policies. If for some reason a student cannot abide by these policies, he/she should not sign the contract and must contact the instructor immediately.

Contract due date:

2. Exams: There are four regular exams.

• An exam make-up day (TBA) will be given near the end of the semester (only one exam may be made up). Make-up exams will not be given on any other dates.

• One missed exam grade will be dropped without penalty. ONLY USE THIS OPTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

• If all exams are taken, the lowest of these will be dropped. Due to human nature (, attendance will be counted during all lecture periods concerning material on Exam 4 (5pt./lecture period).

• Cheating will result in an automatic “F” in the course, no exceptions.

• Exam grades are returned at the following lecture session. Grades will NOT be emailed to students.

3. Attendance

Attendance will be taken, but other than lecture periods associated with Exam 4, it is not included as part of your grade. Remember, your grade in the course will reflect the priority given it.

4. Late Assignments: Late assignments will have ½ the number of possible points deducted. After one week, a late assignment is not accepted.

5. Tardies

If you are late: TAKE A SEAT NEAREST THE DOOR WITHOUT DISRUPTING THE LECTURE. Please let the instructor know if there are extenuating circumstances that may cause tardies.

Course Objectives: Students will…

Master laboratory and reasoning skills employed in the study of microbes.

Students will examine prevailing philosophical concepts applied in the study of science.

III. Show relationships between microbial ubiquity and diversity to their effects on the

biosphere and environmental preservation.

IV. Gain a historical perspective concerning the study of microbes and its relation to scientific

inquiry, technology, and social outcomes.

V. Attain knowledge of basic biological principles using microbes as study organisms: basic

chemistry, structure and function, genetics, ecology, and evolution.

Relate metabolic principles to microbial uses in industry and food production/safety.

Relate genetic principles to microbial roles in DNA technologies.

VIII. Understand the importance of microbial normal flora to human health along with human

defenses against pathogens.

IX. Become familiar with the mechanisms of infectious diseases and antimicrobic agents.

X. Evaluate the mechanisms underlying resistance to antimicrobic agents.

XI. Become familiar with contemporary topics such as emerging diseases and the Microbial

Genome Project/Genomes To Life.

Services and Support

Academic Support Center Services:

Library

The Library, located in the Student Commons Buildings at the Raab Road campus, provides Heartland students with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos, newspapers, periodicals, reserves, and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist in locating information. For more information, please call the Library (309) 268-8200 or (309) 268-8292

Tutoring Services

Heartland Community College offers tutoring in various forms at no cost to Heartland students at the Tutoring and Testing Center in Normal and at the Pontiac and Lincoln Centers. For more information about services available at each location, please call the Tutoring and Testing Center in Normal (309) at 268-8231, the Pontiac Center at (815) 842-6777, or the Lincoln Center at (217) 735-1731.

Testing Services

Testing accommodations for students having documented disabilities must be arranged by the student through the Office of Disability Services, and Testing Services will only administer make-up exams at the request of the instructor. Contact Testing Services at (309) 268-8231 for more information.

Open Computing Lab

The free HCC Open Computing Lab is staffed by trained Lab Assistants and offers the use of approximately 70 computers, a scanner, a laser printer, and an electric typewriter.

Important! Click here for HCC Computer lab Rules concerning Printing.

Notice of Cancelled Class Sessions is available online. Note that sometimes it is too late to post the cancellation for that day.

Student Evaluations

Counseling Resources: Personal Development Services

Celeste M. Bradley, Coordinator of Personal Development Services

Student Services CCB 1004 ph: (309)268-8029

Syllabus disclaimer

This syllabus is subject to change. Dates listed in the syllabus for lecture topics, activities, quizzes or exams are TENTATIVE. Activities, lecture topics and quizzes may be added or deleted. Students must attend lectures or, if absent, communicate with student contacts or the instructor for any verbal or written changes.

Student Evaluation Policies

|Lecture |Laboratory |

| | |

|Four regular lecture exams, video points, the set of chemistry |The lab instructor will provide a lab schedule and instructions |

|assignments, the Happy Book, and Exam 4 attendance comprise the |concerning lab assignments. Students must print the lab |

|lecture portion of the course (75% of the course). Again, grades |instructions prior to each lab session. |

|will NOT be emailed to students. | |

| | |

|The lowest lecture exam score is dropped (a missed exam is the |The laboratory portion of the course comprises 25% of the final |

|lowest score). |grade. However, a grade of 70% or higher in the lab portion of |

| |the course is required in order to pass the course. |

|If two exams are missed, a grade of zero will be recorded for the| |

|second missed exam. |Failure to achieve 70% or more in the lab portion will result in |

| |a grade of "F" for the entire course regardless of the grade in |

| |the lecture portion. |

Total Course % (Round at 0 .5) Final Course Grade

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

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