BIOL 2250 - Microbiology for the Health Sciences
Course Syllabus - Fall 2007 

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 2250 (CRN 85566 and 85567)
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 will not be used in the classroom in this lecture course; however, the student will be expected to use their notebook computer to complete classroom assignments 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:

Fall Semester 2007

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

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Web Resources:

   Course Web Page:  http://a-s.clayton.edu/mcfarlane/default.html

   Online textbook resource:  The Microbiology Place

Evaluation:

Grading:

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued by October 9th, reflects approximately 30% of the entire course grade.  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 October 12th.

Course Schedule:

Important Dates:

Last day to drop without academic penalty: October 12

Comprehensive Final Date:  To be announced

Course Policies:

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

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

Attendance

Attendance is expected for all class periods.  At the beginning of each class, an attendance sheet is passed around to record attendance. Students are responsible for making sure they sign the attendance sheet each class period. Attendance is required for ANY in class assignments, quizzes and examination periods.  Any absence from in class assignments, quizzes or exams must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority the next class period student returns to class (not 2 weeks later).  Without excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  If a valid excuse is provided  then the student will be excused from in class assignment, quiz or exam and the average of other assignments, quizzes and exams will be taken. NO MAKEUP IN CLASS ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES OR EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! If the final exam is missed without a proper excuse then a grade of 0 will be given for the final. If more than three (3) quizzes or more than one (1) exam is missed, student will be recommended to apply for hardship withdrawal from course.

Assignments   

All assignments are to be completed and turned in on time. Assignments that are late will not be accepted.  DO NOT EMAIL ASSIGNMENTS to get it in on time because instructor will not accept them.  Be careful and please don't forget to turn them in (they can really help your grade). Any assignments completed in class must be completed in blue/black pens (NO PENCILS)! All WebCT Vista assignments are due at MIDNIGHT of assignment date.

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

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.  Each student will place ALL belongings in front of classroom near instructor's desk.  Only pencils and pens will be allowed on the desk while taking a test. All students are responsible for filling in their scantron bubbles correctly. The instructor will not give back any points back for mistakes made on filling out scantron forms. If there are any errors on exam, instructor must be contacted within 48 hours or the next class period. Anytime after this period, no changes will be made.

Miscellaneous Items

ALL CELLPHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF (NOT EVEN ON SILENT MODE)!! Failure to do so will result in deduction of 2 points (if during class period) or 5 points (if during exam period) from overall grade.

No smoking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

Last update: December 15, 2007