BIOL-2400
Instructor: Amanda M. Talbot-Ward

Welcome to
General Microbiology

Instructor Information

Amanda M. Talbot-Ward

• E-Mail: talbota@macomb.edu
• Office: B 406-4
• Office Hours: (Note: If I am not in my office, please go to B-311):
  M & W: 1:30-2:00 & 4:55-5:25
  T & TH: 2:00-3:30
• Mailbox: B-304

MICROBIOLOGY an introduction by Tortora, Funke, Case 9 th Edition
Microbiology – An Introduction; Laboratory Manual by E. Hoffman

Comment on Prerequisites

This course has a prerequisite of Bio 1000 (a course dealing in cellular biology with a laboratory). I make the assumption that you have had such a course. If you have any questions concerning my assumption, please bring them to my attention.

No make-up exams or quizzes are given so plan accordingly. You cannot take an examination if you arrive 20 minutes or later after the examination has started. A scantron form is only needed for the first examination only and will be provided the day of the exam. Examinations typically consist of multiple-choice questions with 10-25 points of short answer/essay questions. The multiple-choice section will consist of an excess of questions of which you will choose a set number to answer. (Example 70 questions provided and you would answer 60 you know the best). The first exam will be based on word roots listed in the front and back of the text only. The final exam will be partially cumulative and will include noted lab material. You may be assigned seats during any exam.

Grading

Your final grade will be based on the following:

Points can and will be removed from final grade if proper microscope storage is not followed.  The first occurrence will be a warning, second will be minus 2 points, third minus 4 points and so on.
         
Small increments of extra credit are given randomly; do not ask for more!!
Your final grade will be based upon a percentage of those accumulated points as follows:

Keep track of your grades on grading sheet. Discussion of grade will not occur unless sheet in completed.

Cheating

Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student found cheating, will be required to meet with the appropriate administrator before returning to class. The result of cheating can include a zero grade for the assignment(s) and possible dismissal from class. Plagiarism is a form of cheating, do not do it. If you need help learning the difference between plagiarism and summarizing please see me.

All assignments must be completed (and stapled) and turned in before the class begins on the date specified. Failure to do so will result in a lower grade for the assignment. All work must be neat.

Attendance is not mandatory. However, if you miss a class session, it will be your responsibility to get the notes from a fellow student. I suggest that you trade phone numbers so that you will be able to contact a classmate. Keep in mind that lab sessions cannot be made up. Tardiness – excessive lateness will require a written explanation or a 10-point reduction in the final grade score will occur.

Lecture text, lab manual, #2 pencils, pens, syllabus & grading sheet, index cards (or 3X5 pieces of paper notepaper) and notebook.

Note: Tape recorders, battery-powered, are permitted. All classroom discussions are held in the realm of academic freedom.

The college has an official withdrawal policy that must be followed. Failure to do so could result in an “E” grade. Check with the Registrar's Office in G-312.

Many student services are provided at little or no cost. To name a few – Learning & Academic Assessment Center, Peer tutoring, Academic Advising, etc. Please make sure to contact student services if you have a learning disability that requires modifications to be made.

Wandering in and out of the room while class is in session is rude, unless an emergency warrants such actions. Please plan to stay for the entire period and prepare yourself. Please mute cell phones and pagers.

Biology 2400 is a structured course covering plenty of intense information. The general rule is for every contact hour per week the student should be putting in 2 hours of outside studying. Read chapters before they are covered in class and have questions prepared. Notes should be recopied and organized into a notebook to keep the student ready class. Students should be prepared for all classes by reviewing previous notes and reading chapters to be covered. Another common notion is reviewing copied notes 30 minutes a day 6 times a week, on top of studying around exam time.

*Have you evaluated your schedule of courses? Will you have enough time to read, study and prepare yourself to achieve a level of comprehension to pass this class?

• * Indicates a significant amount of the material will be covered in laboratory
• Note these are very broad chapters and you should use your class notes as a guide to determine what specific parts of the chapters to read in detail.

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MW LAB SYLLABUS

TTH LAB SYLLABUS