MICROBIOLOGY   (BIO  2924)

 

HOURS CREDIT:  4

 

TEXTS:  MICROBIOLOGY AN INTRODUCTION by Tortora, Funke & Case  (9th Ed.)

               

              

ATTENDANCE

Please read the official attendance policy in the college catalog. All absences should be due only to school-sponsored activities or unavoidable circumstances such as sickness. Work missed due to unexcused absences will not be made up. The maximum number of absences for summer classes should be 2. Students with excessive absences will  be cut out of class.

 

Attendance will be checked at the beginning of each class. If you are late, be sure to check in with me before leaving the classroom. Missing more than 10 minutes (lab or lecture) will be counted as an absence.

 

Hour exams missed due to an excused absence may be made up on make-up day  (immediately before finals). A written excuse must be submitted at that time. Although makeup exams may differ from those given at the scheduled time, it is your responsibility to leave the classroom while the class is going over returned papers for an exam you missed.

 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

You may withdraw any time until shortly before the final. The Dean of Instruction sets the last day to withdraw. If you are unable to complete the course, please be sure to withdraw properly.

 

OBJECTIVES

The student will develop an understanding of the general concepts and principles involved in the science of microbiology and an appreciation of the role played by microorganisms in the world of living things. The student will learn to apply concepts learned in class and especially in the laboratory to daily life. The student will develop competence in differentiating various types of microorganisms, develop safe habits of working with and handling microorganisms, and demonstrate knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.

 

METHODS OF MEASURING OBJECTIVES

The objectives will be measured by the ability of the student to reveal an understanding of material covered with at least 70 %  accuracy on teacher-made tests.

 

SCANTRON SHEETS

Students must bring a large Scantron sheet for each hour exam and one for the final. Two small Scantron sheets will also be needed, one for the final and one for the first lab quiz.  These may be purchased at the bookstore. Students who fail to comply with this will not be allowed to take exams and there will be no makeups for this reason.

 

GRADING

Grading will be on a 10 point scale. You will receive one grade which will be determined as follows:

   50%---hour lecture exams  (4 with NO DROP GRADE)  plus quiz grade

   20%---lecture final exam

   30%---lab (a separate handout will explain how lab grades are determined)

 

 

 

The following material will be covered:

   1st hour exam--- Ch 1, 3, 4

   2nd hour exam---Ch  5– 7

   3rd hour exam---Ch  10 – 12

   4th hour exam—Ch  8, 9, 13, 14

   Final exam—15 – 26 plus comprehensive questions

 

Short quizzes will be given frequently, covering material from the previous lecture. However, I will not give a quiz on the same night as a lecture hour exam.

 

Please keep a record of your grades. I do not do averages until all work is complete. I will post hour exam grades and Scantron lab quiz grades on Blackboard.

 

OFFICE HOURS

I will be available in my office, 303 McCoy, shortly before and after class. If you need to reach me by phone, the direct number to my office is  720-7221. Please leave all messages on my voice mail, not in the dean's office. If possible, email is the best way to leave messages that need a reply. My address is bpkirk@nemcc.edu . There is a link for email on my web page.  

 

NO CELL PHONE USE ALLOWED IN CLASS AND NO BLUETOOTH HEADSETS MAY BE WORN. If you have an emergency that requires you to keep your cell phone on, you must tell me ahead of time. Although my hour exams and finals normally include bonus questions for a chance to earn extra points, this is a reward for good behavior. Students who abuse the cell phone policy  or otherwise disrupt class will not be allowed this privilege.   

 

NO CHILDREN IN CLASS FOR SAFETY REASONS

 

NO BATHROOM VISITS DURING TESTS AND ONLY IN EMERGENCIES DURING LECTURES

 

SLEEPING IN CLASS IS NOTALLOWED.

 

WEB PAGE

I will be placing various materials on my web page. Some will be optional and some are required. You may access and print materials from home or  use computers & printers in the Northeast library. There is no charge for printing at the library if you bring your own paper.

 

To reach my web page:

1. Go to the main Northeast home page

2. Look at the left side of this page and click on “Students.”.

3. On the next page, click on “Faculty Web Pages.”

4. Scroll down and click on my name.

5. Click on your class button: "Microbiology."

6. Use the links to reach the information you need.