Bio 247
Day: Lecture ChaptersAug 21 Introduction 26 The Microbial World 1 28 Chemical Principles 2 Sep 2 Chemical Principles 2 4 Chemical Principles 2 9 Observing Microorganisms 3 11 Functional Anatomy of Cells 4 16 Functional Anatomy of Cells 4 18 Microbial Metabolism 5 23 Microbial Metabolism 5 25 Exam #1 30 Microbial Growth 6 Oct 2 Control of Microbial Growth 7 7 Control of Microbial Growth 7 9 Microbial Genetics 8 14 Microbial Genetics 8 16 Microbial Genetics 8 21 Biotechnology 9 23 Exam #2 28 Classification of Microorganisms 10 30 The Prokaryotes 11 Nov 4 The Prokaryotes 11 6 The Prokaryotes 11 11 The Prokaryotes 11 13 Viruses 13 18 Viruses 13 20 Exam #3 25 Disease & Epidemiology 14 Dec 2 Disease & Epidemiology 14 4 Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 15 9 Final Exam 8-10 a.m.
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.Exams
There will be three exams, each is worth 20% of your final grade (60% total). Exam dates and material are subject to change. If you miss an exam, a written excuse must be presented before a make-up exam will be administered. Makeup exams will only be given up to 2 days after the original exam date. No exams will be dropped. There will be no extra credit available.Quizzes
There will be 14 online quizzes that total 10% of your grade. Each quiz will correspond to the chapters on the syllabus and are due the night before the scheduled lecture. Quizzes for each chapter are online at The Microbiology Place. Click the Microbiology: An Introduction photo and log on with your access code from the front of your book. Click the corresponding chapter from the dropdown box at the top of the page and select chapter quizzes and multiple choice. After you've completed the quiz, fill in the box at the bottom of the page to send it to my email (kwunch@shsu.edu or bio_kgw@shsu.edu). Make sure your fulll name is include when you send the e-mail.Final Exam
The final exam is cumulative and will be worth 30% of your grade. If you miss the final, a written excuse must be presented before a make-up exam wil be administered. There will be no extra credit available.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 for a total of 4 credit hours.Grading Policy
90%-100% A 80%-89% B 70%-79% C 60%-69% D below 60% FBack to Microbiology HomepageAttendance
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).
Email: kwunch@shsu.edu
