BIOL 2250 - Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Course Syllabus - Spring 2009 

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 2250 (CRN 24389 and CRN 24454)
Microbiology for the Health Sciences

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

Microbiology plays a part in our everyday life from our normal flora to diseases of plants and animals. It is also important in water purification and food preparation. Emphasis will be on microorganisms that cause diseases in man. Specific bacterial structures and products will be correlated with the ability of the microorganism to evade the host's natural and specific immune system.

Course prerequisite and co-requisite:

• Prerequisites: Successful Completion of BIOL 1151 (Grade of C or better) and 1151L (Grade of D or better) 
• Co-requisite: BIOL 2250L

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2250L, if you withdraw from one of these two courses, you must withdraw from the other also.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm .

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows^TM operating system
• Able to use Microsoft Word^TM
• Able to send and receive e-mail from their CSU mail account.
• Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
• Able to use a Web browser.
• Able to use the student tutorial CD that accompanies the text.
• Able to use WebCT Vista 

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

• Student notebook computers may occasionally be used in the classroom in this lecture course.  In addition, the student will be expected to use their notebook computer to complete classroom assignments, to obtain notes for the class and to communicate with the instructor via email.

Course Objectives:

• To gain a basic understanding of the morphology, physiology and biochemistry of microorganisms.
• To understand that microorganisms are an integral part of the environment.
• To learn how pathogens infect and cause disease in a host.
• To learn how the human immune system works during microbial infection.
• To understand and learn methods of bacterial control and disease prevention.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Dental Hygiene Outcomes
  • Condition of the oral cavity and identity of microorganisms that cause tooth decay will be discussed.
    
     
• Nursing Outcomes
  • Students will be required to synthesize critical thinking strategies with a theoretical base in Microbiology to make decisions concerning diseases caused by microorganisms.
  • Students will be required to use strategies of illness prevention and illness care, for diseases caused by microorganisms, to maximize healthy outcomes of individuals.
  • Students will be required to demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development as a life long learner.

Term:

Spring Semester 2009

Text Information:

Text:

Microbiology (with CD) by G.J. Tortora, B.R. Funke, and C.L. Case, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., New York 9th Edition 2007

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1, 4, 6-8, and 13-20

Web Resources:

Course Web Page (CRN24454):  http://a-s.clayton.edu/fnorflus/

Course Web Page (CRN24389): http://a-s.clayton.edu/parttime/collins/collins.htm

Online textbook resource:  The Microbiology Place

Evaluation:

Assignments:

The nature and number of assignments will depend on the instructor that you have.  Please check your instructor’s web page for information on the assignments.

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course will be issued by Friday, March 3, 2009. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W."  Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, before March 6th.

Course Schedule:

Listed below is a TENTATIVE Course schedule.  This course schedule may be updated during the semester with possible changes of dates.

Consult your instructor’s web page for any notes on the material or modifications of this schedule.

Important Dates:

Exam 1:  Monday, Feb. 16

Exam 2:  Monday March 23

Exam 3:  Monday April 13

These exam dates may be modified by your instructor.

Last day to drop without academic penalty: Friday, March 6, 2009

Comprehensive Final Date:  To be announced   

Course Policies:

Students must read course policies as stated below on first day of class.

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

University Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy

Attendance is expected for all class periods.  Attendance is required for quiz and examination periods.  Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. 

Disruption of the Learning Environment

No disruptive behavior of any kind will be tolerated. 

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not be tolerated.  While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior.  A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class.  A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal.  If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at: 

http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm

Cheating 

Cheating is defined as copying anything that is not your own and turning it in as your own work.  Be sure to hand in your own work. Cheating will not be accepted for any of the following violations:

    a. If you work on an assignment with a classmate and you write your answers with the same wording as your classmate, then you will be accused of cheating (and so will your fellow classmate).  

    b. If you copy ANYTHING out of a book or off of a web page, then you will be accused of cheating.  

    c. If you copy answers off of another person's paper during a test, then you will be accused of cheating.  

    d. If you are caught with an inappropriate device on your desk during an exam, then you will be accused of cheating.  

Cheating in any form will result in a minimum of zero on the assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs for any violation.  Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.

Testing policy 

Each student must turn off all cell phones before class begins, especially before an exam.  Only pencils and pens will be allowed on the desk while taking a test. 

If you are caught with a cell phone or other electron device during an exam or quiz, you will be given a grade of 0.

 Missing exams

If you are unable to attend an exam, you must have a legitimate excuse.   These excuses include that you were sick, had a court date, had a family member sick who you needed to attend to or had to attend a funeral.  Other excuses will be evaluated by the instructor who will determine if they are legitimate.  Even if you have a legitimate excuse, you must provide the instructor with a note documenting your excuse within one week of returning to class.

If you miss an exam and you have a legitimate excuse and provide a note documenting it within 7 days, the final exam will count twice in calculating your grade.  

If you miss an exam and you have a legitimate excuse but do not provide a note documenting it, you will receive a grade of zero for it.  If you try to provide a note, weeks after the absence, you will still be given a grade of zero.  It is YOUR responsibility to contact the instructor and provide a note. 

If you miss two exams and have a legitimate excuse for both exams, you will be required to apply for a hardship withdrawal because you will have missed too many exams in the class.  If the chairman and/or dean determine that you do not qualify for a hardship withdrawal, then you will be given a zero on one of the exams and your final exam will count twice.

No makeup exams will be given for the 3 in class exams in this class.  However, if you miss the final exam with a documented excuse, a makeup final exam will be given.  The final exam must be taken by all students.

If you know in advance that you will need to miss an exam, it is best to contact the instructor in advance.

Missing assignments

All assignments will be due at the dates specified by your instructor.  For each day that it is late, 10% of the grade will be deducted.  No assignments will be accepted after 3 days past the due date.  If you attempt to submit the assignment, you will be assigned a grade of 0. 

If you miss a quiz or assignment and have a documented excuse, this grade will not count in your final grade and all other assignment grades will be averaged.  If you miss a quiz or assignment and do not have a documented excuse, you will be given a 0.

Miscellaneous Items

ALL CELLPHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF (NOT EVEN ON SILENT MODE)!! This means during class lectures, assignments and exams.

Last update: 12/18/08