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

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 2250 (CRN 87077 and 87078)
Microbiology for the Health Sciences

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

A study of the morphology, growth, modes of transmission and relationship to diseases of pathogenic microorganisms. This course is useful to students enrolled in programs in the health sciences.

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 word processing
• Able to send and receive e-mail using Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM
• 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.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

• Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor. Use of notebook computers for note taking is allowed with permission from instructor. Any other uses of notebook computers such as checking email, surfing the internet, and instant messaging will result in loss of points. This same limitations apply to the use of other electronic devices in class (including, but not limited to cell phones, personal digital assistants, etc.).  Violation of these rules will result in loss of points, so check with your instructor to determine what is acceptable.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• 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 2009

Instructor Information:

Renee McFarlane  (CRN 87070)
Office: Faculty Hall, A-31E
Phone: (678) 466-4790
Fax: (678) 466-4797
Email: ReneeMcFarlane@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/mcfarlane/default.htm
Office hours: Thursday 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and by appointment only

Marcus Collins (CRN 87078)
Phone: 678-466-4795
Fax: 678-466-4797
E-mail: MarcusCollins@clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/parttime/collins/collins.htm
Office: Faculty Hall, A-30D
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Class Meetings:

Text Information:

Text:

Microbiology (with CD) by G.J. Tortora, B.R. Funke, and C.L. Case, Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Co., New York 10th Edition 2010

Text Coverage:

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

Evaluation:

Grading:

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued on Oct 6, 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, or withdraw on-line using the Swan by mid-term, which occurs on Oct 9.

Instructions for Withdrawing are provided at this link.

The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday October 9, 2009.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule is provided on a separate page - you should check this page often for updates to the schedule.  Due dates for assignments may be changed at the instructor's discretion.  You are responsible for keeping track of due dates and turning in your work when it is required.

Please note that the schedule is tentative and the dates of the exams and the chapters that each exam will cover are tentative and subject to change. Exam dates are not set until they are announced in class. The exam date will be announced by your instructor, so check with him/her if you are uncertain of the date of an upcoming exam.

Final Exam Schedule:

CRN 87077 - Monday December 7, 2009 - 10:15 AM - 12:15 AM

CRN 87078 - Monday December 7, 2009 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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.

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.  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. Class assignments are due at the beginning of class (not during or after class). Late assignments will be assessed 15% late charge. Quizzes are given the first fifteen minutes of class. If you arrive late, you may be permitted to take the quiz as long as the materials have not been collected from the class. Attendance is required for ANY quizzes given and examination periods.  Any absence from assignments 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).

Missed Work

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 assignment or exam and the average of other quizzes and exams will be taken. NO MAKEUP QUIZZES OR EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! A valid excuse is defined as the following: Jury duty, death in the immediate family (defined as follows: mother, father, sibling, spouse, or child), or student is incapacitated to the point where he/she is hospitalized on day of exam. DO NOT UNDER ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES ASK TO TAKE YOUR TEST AT ANY OTHER TIME FOR ANY OTHER REASON. ALL REQUESTS WILL BE DENIED. Upon the first class day that the student returns to school, a written excuse must be presented specifically indicating the dates that are to be excused. 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) assignments or more than one (1) exam is missed, student will be recommended to apply for hardship withdrawal from course.

Academic Dishonesty 

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/.

Disruption of the Learning Environment

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not 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.

Other Policies  

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.

ALL CELL PHONES 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: September 27, 2009