Bio 247
Day: Lecture Pages Chapter(Exercises)Aug 26 Introduction Sep 2 Aseptic Transfers 15-34 1(2) 9 Microbial Growth Q1 35-55 2(1,2,3,6,7,8) 16 Microbial Growth Q2 56-72 2(9,11,12,13,14) 23 Microscopy Q3 73-95 3(1,3,4) 30 Differential Staining Q4 98-111 3(6,7,9,11) Oct 7 Midterm Practical 14 Selective Media/Soil 119-138 4(1,2,5,6,7,8) 21 Differential Tests Q5 139-97 5(2,4,5,7,8,13,15,16,17,20,23) 28 Unknowns Q6 Nov 4 Food Microbiology Q7 220-228 5(29) 11 Bacterial Growth Curve Q8 241-258 6(1,5) 18 Water Analysis Q9 261-273 7(1,2) 25 Environmental Q10 270-279 7(3,7,8) Dec 2 Final Practical
Important Dates Aug 20 Classes Begin Sep 1 Labor Day Holiday Oct 10 Last Day to Drop W/O F Nov 25-30 Thanksgiving Dec 5 Last Day of ClassCourse Description and Requirements
An introduction to microorganisms, their morphology, growth requirements, methods of culture, and the manner in which they affect health. Reactions of the body towards pathogenic organisms and the principles of immunity and chemotherapy are considered. Credit in this course cannot be applied to a major or minor in Biology. Two-hour laboratory.Sam Houston Honor Code
The Faculty Handbook states that the University expects all students to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Any student found guilty of dishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject to disciplinary action. Furthermore, the University and its official representatives may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of any form of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work which is to be submitted, plagiarism, collusion and the abuse of resource materials.Rules of Conduct
Students will refrain from behavior in the classroom that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the learning process and, thus, impedes the mission of the university. Please turn off or mute your cellular phone and/or pager before class begins. Students are prohibited from eating in class, using tobacco products, making offensive remarks, reading newspapers, sleeping, talking among each other at inappropriate times, wearing inappropriate clothing, or engaging in any other form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result in a, minimally, a directive to leave class or being reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action in accordance with university policy.Practical Exams
The midterm and final practical exams will each be worth 30% of your grade. The final is not cummulative. If you miss either exam, a written excuse must be presented before a written make-up exam will be administered. There will be no extra credit projects available.Quizzes
Every week, there will be a written quiz covering the previous week's material. There will be 10 quizzes total and they are worth 30% of your grade. Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped. If you miss a quiz, it is your resposibility to schedule a make-up.Techniques
10% of your grade will be on laboratory techniqe which includes unknowns, procedures and results.Cummulative Grade
The lecture and lab will be combined for a final grade. To calculate your final grade, the lecture grade will be multiplied by 3 (for 3 hours) and the lab by 1 (for 1 hour) and the scores averaged together.Grading Policy
90%-100% A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D below 60% FAttendance
In accordance with University Policy, regular attendance is required, however no points will be awarded or subtracted based on your attendance.Americans with Disabilities Act
According to University policy requests for accommodations must be initiated by the student. A student seeking accommodations should go to the Counseling Center and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in a timely manner. Every semester that the student desires accommodations, it is the student's responsibility to complete a Classroom Accommodation Request Form at the SSD office and follow the stated procedure in notifying faculty. Accommodations for disabled students are decided based upon documentation and need on a case-by-case basis by the Counseling Center.Religious Holidays
University policy states that a student who is absent from class for the observance of a religious holy day to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence. The student, not later than the 15th calendar day after the first day of the semester, or the 7th calendar day after the first day of a summer session, must notify the instructor of each scheduled class that he/she would be absent for a religious holy day (Faculty Handbook, §§1.02-2.01). Back to Applied Microbiology Lab Homepage
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