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WIU MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction to Microbiology (MICR 200) Fall 2013
Instructor: Dr. C Miller-Hunt, PhD; [email protected] Office: 283 Waggoner Hall; 298-1294 Office Hours: Wednesday 3-4 PM and Thursday 2-3 PM or by appointment Textbook: Microbiology, An Introduction; 11th Edition; Tortora, Funke and Case (Required) Lecture: 11-11:50 AM Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 3 Waggoner Hall Lab: 246 Waggoner Hall Course Overview: Micro 200 is a 4-semester hour lecture and laboratory course required for science majors and minors. It provides an introduction to microorganisms with emphasis on the biology, methodology, and applied aspect of viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and slime molds. Course Goals: Micro 200 is designed for students who plan to major in any area of biology. Students will learn foundational information of multiple aspects of microbiology including prokaryotic structure and metabolism and eukaryotic immunology. Laboratory sessions are an essential component of this course (and your grade), and are designed to help you understand various aspects of general microbiology as well as demonstrate how microbiologists study various aspects of the field.
Week Dates Lecture Topic Reading
Assignment Lab
Exercise(s) 1 M…….…......8/19
through F…….……...8/23
Basic principles of Microbiology Chapter 1 and Chapter 3
No Labs
2 M………..…8/26 through
F…………...8/30
Prokaryotic Anatomy Eukaryotic Anatomy
Chapter 4 1-‐3
3 M………........9/2 through
F…………......9/6
LABOR DAY-‐NO CLASS Microbial Growth
Chapter 6 No Labs
4 M………........9/9 through
F……….......9/13
Control of Microbial growth EXAM 1: FRIDAY 9/13
Chapter 7 4-‐6
5 M………......9/16 through
F…………....9/20
Microbial Metabolism Chapter 5 7-‐9
6 M………......9/23 through
F…………....9/27
Microbial Metabolism Microbial Genetics
Chapter 5 Chapter 8
10 and 11
7 M……….......9/30 through
F…………....10/4
Microbial Genetics Chapter 8 13-‐15
8 M………......10/7 through
F……….....10/11
Microbial Genetics EXAM 2: WEDNESDAY 10/9 Biotechnology/Recombinant DNA
Chapter 8 Chapter 9
17 and 18
9 M……….....10/14 through
F…..….......10/18
Biotechnology/Recombinant DNA Classification of Microorganisms FALL BREAK-‐NO CLASS
Chapter 9 Chapter 10
19-‐21
10 M……….....10/21 through
F……...…...10/25
Intro to the Prokaryotes Intro to the Eukaryotes
Chapter 11 Chapter 12
22 and 23
11 M……….....10/28 through
Intro to the Eukaryotes Intro to the Viruses
Chapter 12 Chapter 13
25, 26 and 34
F…………....11/1 12 M………......11/4
through F…………....11/8
Intro to the Viruses EXAM 3: WEDNESDAY 11/6 Basic principles of Immunity
Chapter 13 Chapters 16-‐19
28, 29 and 35
13 M……….....11/11 through
F……….....11/15
Basic principles of Immunity Basic principles of Infectious Disease
Chapters 16-‐19 Chapters 21-‐26
31, 32 and 36
14 M……….....11/18 through
F………......11/22
Principles of Infectious Disease Chapters 21-‐26 37 and 39
15 M……….....11/25 through
F…………..11/29
THANKSGIVING BREAK-‐NO CLASS STUDY!!! No Labs
16 M……….......12/2 through
F………….....12/6
Basic principles of Infectious Disease Applied/Environmental Micro
Chapters 21-‐26 Chapters 27 and 28
37 and 39 cont
17 M…………....12/9 through
F…………..12/13
FINALS WEEK (EXAM 4-‐Non-‐Comprehensive)
No Labs
Distribution of points:
Lecture Points Item Total Points
Exam 1 100 Exam 2 100 Exam 3 100 Exam 4 100 Quiz 1 25 Quiz 2 25 Quiz 3 25 Quiz 4 25 TOTAL: 500 points The final course grade will be determined by the total number of points received based on the following Grading Scale: Points Grade 662-720 A 648-661 A- 634-647 B+ 591-646 B 576-590 B- 562-575 C+ 519-561 C 504-518 C- 490-503 D+ 447-489 D 432-446 D- below 432 F
Laboratory Points Item Total Points
Quiz (x12) 5 Worksheets (x32) 5
TOTAL: 220 points
At the sole discretion of the Course Director, students with exemplary laboratory participation and performance who are on the borderline between two grades (within 10 points) may receive the next highest grade. Grading Policy: The final grade for the course is determined from a combination of the lecture exam points and the lab assignment points. Lecture exam points account for ~70% of the final course grade and lab assignment points account for ~30% of the final course grade. The lecture portion of the grade consists of four exams (including the final exam) and four “pop” quizzes. “Pop” quizzes will be given randomly during lecture throughout the semester. Exam and quiz format may include multiple choice, true/false, and matching. Exam policies and procedures must be followed while taking the exam. Talking will not be allowed during quizzes or exams. Please bring your WIU ID for each EXAM. Possession of visible papers or talking, texting, or looking at your phone during the exam or quiz results in an automatic F for that exam or quiz and possibly for the entire course. The lab assignments consist of 32 worksheets and 12 quizzes. Grading scale will not be adjusted and no extra credit is offered for this course. The point range listed above will be used to assign final grades. Attendance: Although attendance at lectures will NOT be taken, students are strongly encouraged to attend all lectures. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all lecture notes for the lecture sessions missed. The instructor will NOT provide lecture notes to students for any reason. Lecture notes in outline form only will be provided on the course website after each lecture.
Attendance WILL be taken for the laboratory portion of the course. A portion of your final grade will be based on attendance to the laboratory. One unexcused absence from lab will result in a loss of 10 points and all the daily lab assignment points (quiz, worksheet, or report or all mentioned). Students with an unexcused absence cannot make up missed lab points. Two unexcused absences from lab will result in an automatic F for the entire course. Three excused absences or 1 unexcused and two excused absences from lab will result in a final course grade of an F. Tardiness to lab (<10 min) is considered an excused absence, but more than 10 min late is considered an unexcused absence. Quizzes are given the first 10 min of lab. If a student arrives late to lab, the student has the remaining time (10 min minus late arrival time) to take the quiz. For an excused absence, a make-up lab quiz will be taken the lab period following the excused absence (if student was not present). The student must be prepared to take the lab quiz the lab period following the excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lab quiz material. The student must complete any missed lab worksheets to receive points. No make-up labs will be given. The student must provide documentation for excused absences. The lab instructor will determine if an absence is considered excused or unexcused. Unexcused absence notification will be posted on WesternOnline (D2L). Allowable excused absences may include illness, death in family, sponsored university event with which your involved (athlete, club), military obligation, or emergency responder obligation. Excused absence requires documentation. If you are going to be absent from lab the student must contact the lab instructor prior to the quiz, or lab date. Academic Integrity: The penalty for cheating on any test or assignment will include an automatic F for the entire course and referral to the WIU Student Judicial Program. Course Management Software: Aspects of Introductory Microbiology will be managed by Western Online (D2L). Grades and absences will be posted on D2L. Students must possess an ECOM account username and password for access to Western Online. Cell Phone & Electronic Devices Policy / Course Disruption Policy: Cell phone usage, text messaging, voice recording, and digital imaging are prohibited in this course during lecture and lab. Cell phones must be turned off (including silent mode) and cell phones must be kept out of
sight while in lecture and lab. Only EMTs, WIU First Responders, or other designated emergency personnel are allowed to have an electronic devise on or activated during course hours. Laptop computers are allowed only for note-taking but should not pose a distraction. Failure to follow the electronic devices policy may result in confiscation of the electronic device, and/or eviction from the class meeting or course as determined appropriate by the instructor. In addition to electronic devices, any behavior determined to be a distraction or disruption to the course will result in loss of course points and/or eviction from the class meeting or course as determined appropriate by the instructor. The course starts promptly at 11 AM. If any class period cannot start on time at 11 AM due to excessive noise or talking, then there will be a 5 point penalty for everybody enrolled in the course for each offense. Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies me of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to my attention, as I am not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e., fire, tornado, etc) should contact me as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Please contact Disability Support Services (298-2512) for additional services. Biology Assistance Center: The Department of Biological Sciences maintains an assistance center to help students enrolled in introductory courses including Biology 100, 101, Bot 200, Micr 200, and Zool 200. The center is located in WG 104. Hours are posted outside the assistance center and in lab room.
University Policies: Final Exam Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/finexam.php Grade Appeals Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/gradeapp.php Student’s Rights and Responsibilities. http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/ Student Academic Integrity Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php
This syllabus may be changed WITH notice to students.
