Bio 480
Day: LectureApr 7 DNA History 9 DNA Struture & Function 14 DNA Replication 16 Transcription 21 Transcriptional Control 23 DNA Packaging 28 Molecular Cloning 30 Molecular Tools May 5 Molecular Tools 7 Genomics 12 Final Exam 11-1 a.m.
Important Dates Jan 15 Classes Begin Jan 20 Martin luther King Jr. Holiday Mar 7 Last Day to Drop W/O F Mar 17-21 Spring Break Apr 18 Easter Break May 8 Last Day of ClassCourse Description and Requirements
This course emphasizes the structural and functional characteristics of proteins, RNA and DNA and their individual and collective contributions to life. The course provides the conceptual and experimental framework for genetic engineering and the new Biotechnology. Models from prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms as well as viruses and plasmids are used. The laboratory will include methods of gene cloning and electrophoretic analyses of proteins, RNA and DNA. Three hour laboratorySam 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 one exam from my lectures only. See Dr. Hudson's syllabus for more details. 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.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).
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