MCNB 3020 Sect 001 Florida A&M University Fall 2013 COURSE INFORMATION AND POLICIES CONTACT: Lectures:

Building BLPC, Room 100 Class Time: TuTh 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Instructor: Dr. Richard A Long Office hours: TuTh 11AM to noon, Wed 12:30 to 1:30 PM, Office: Journalism 4046 Phone: TBA e-mail: TBA Fall Class and Office Schedule: Appears at end of this syllabus COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives of Microbiology is to provide students a foundation in microbiology and have them understand the importance of microbes as it relates to human health, agriculture and environment. Students will gain an understanding of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites with particular emphasis on structure, physiology, phylogeny and their relationship to both positive and negative interactions with the human host system. LEARNING OUTCOMES: A student who successfully completes this course will be able to: A student who successfully completes this course will be able to: 1. Understand major microbiological principles and terminology, 2. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, be able to analyze and interpret data, and critically interpret scientific information, demonstrate familiarity with basic scientific methodology and experimental procedures used in microbiology. These learning outcomes correspond to the academic learning compacts of the Department of Biology at FAMU. http://www.famu.edu/assessment/assessment_ALC.php. Biology Education Requirements: This course will cover the following sunshine standards: Process of Life (F.1.) and the Nature of Science (H.1., H.3.) REQUIRED TEXTS AND ONLINE RESOURCES: Textbook: Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy by Bauman 3rd ed. Blackboard: URL: http://famu.blackboard.com Sign-in using your FAMU email user name and password. The Blackboard Course Documents Folder will contain lecture outlines and lecture slides in PDF format files. All students should be auto-enrolled in Blackboard, if you are not see Mr. Wang in the basement of Coleman Library to review your blackboard account. Pearson Mastering Microbiology Resources: The www.masteringmicrobiology.com site includes access to an eBook and other resources. These include videos, animations, learning activities, pre-test, post-test and chapter quizzes. There are no formal assignments; these activities are for your benefit to supplement class reading and lectures. I would recommend the pre-tests and chapter quizzes to test your comprehension of the material as you study.

EXAMS AND GRADES:

Grades will be computed based on 4 exams. THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS, SO DO NOT ASK. Be active in your learning by attending class, using the online resources, tutoring & office hours as necessary.
Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Exam 4 (Final & comprehensive) 100 pt (25%) 100 pt (25%) 100 pt (25%) 100 pt (25%) 400 pt (100%) + 0-5% extra points from attendance and pop quizzes. Course grade A: 100+ - 89.55% (358 pt) B: 89.54 - 79.55% (318 pt) C: 79.54 - 68.00% (272 pt) D: 67.99 - 59.25% (237 pt) F: 59.49 - 0% (0 pt) No rounding of points

There will be five-1 hour intra-term exams during the semester and a comprehensive final exam, which is the 6th exam. There will be some extra credit built into each exam, although the maximum score will be capped at 100%. All exams count; however, your lowest score will be replaced by the average of that score and your two highest scores. E.g., your lowest score is 40, and your two highest scores are 90 and 85, the score of 40 will be replaced by (40+90+85)/300=71.7. Your final exam score CANNOT be replaced in this manner, nor is it used a in the replacement of a low score. You and your professor can review all exams and scantrons that you feel may have incorrect evaluation. A WRITTEN REQUEST to do this should be presented to me NO LATER THAN 1 week after the day the exam grades are issued. Make-up exams are permitted. YOU MUST PROVIDE A VALID WRITTEN explanation to me in person in class within 14 days of the exam and before the last day of class. Do not contact me via email for this. The make-up exam format will consist of EXTENDED ESSAY questions or an oral examination. The lab section is graded completely separate from your lecture grade. Attendance: You are paying tuition to attend college, so attend class and learn. There may be a POP quizzes or attendance sheets at the beginning of class, both will be collected within ten minutes, after that it is not possible to make up the quiz or sign in. Attendance and performance on the pop quizzes may positively affect your final grade in terms of extra points. You must stay in class the whole time, if you leave early, i.e. before the time the class officially ends, I will take away that days attendance or quiz from you. If you arrive late dont bother seeing me later to count you as attending at the end of class. I will not enter you in as present, no matter what the excuse. Remember the Extra Credit is a GIFT from me to you. I dont have to give them. They are a reward for arriving on-time for every class and staying the whole time to learn/review the concepts. If you are sick or have a funeral to attend or have any other obligation that makes you absent I will not award extra credit exam points to you so dont bother getting a Deans excuse. These are Extra Credit points and the one and only way to get them is to be present and on time when I take attendance or give a pop quiz. If you want the points you must obey the above rules to the letter no exceptions.
**Note: On-line Blackboard/Masteringmicrobiology quizzes are NOT A PART OF YOUR GRADE and are NOT Extra Credit. These are for PRACTICE ONLY.

Exam Access: Exam papers are not returned but are archived as artifacts for accreditation purposes however.students may see their exam paper at any time by making a prior request to do so and setting a specific appointment date so that I may bring the requested documents to my office for a mutual review. 3

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS: This course will cover a great deal of material; thus it is important to keep up with the reading and assignment on a regular basis. A few recommendations: go over your lecture notes later THE SAME DAY the material will still be fresh in your mind so this will help you solidify that which you have learned. If you have questions go to the Biology tutoring center or come by my office hours. In addition, you may wish to contact the Academic Support Programs office.

Biology tutoring center: on the 3rd floor of Jones Hall. Call Ms. Mills for more info 599-3907.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The Code of Academic Integrity will be strictly enforced. Any violation will result in failure in the course and potentially other punitive action. RULES FOR THE CLASSROOM: 1. No cell phone use during class or exams. Phones should be off. Not on vibrate, OFF!!!
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Once lecture starts no talking. Obviously, you may ask questions and provide answers, but I dont want to hear about your Uncle Johns herniated disc. If you are fail to abide by this rule, you will be asked to leave the class and lose your attendance points for the day. Misconduct during lecture will not be tolerated. Those disrupting the class will be expelled by FAMU security if necessary.

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SYLLABUS: The syllabus (next page) is a tentative lecture and exam schedule; actual topics covered and reading assignments and exam dates may differ and changes will be announced in class and via e-mail. Reading assignments indicate chapters (or page numbers) to be read before each lecture (potential material for pop quizzes). The actual FINAL EXAM schedule will be determined later in the semester by the registrars office. Circa Dec, 1st, go to: http://www.famu.edu/registrar/ to get more info.

MCB 3020, Fall 2013

SYLLABUS

Florida A&M University

TENTATIVE LECTURE & EXAM SCHEDULE Week Date Subject 1 8/27 & 8/29 Introduction; History of Microbiology 2 9/03 Fundamentals of chemistry, Microbial metabolism 9/05 Microbial metabolism 3 9/10 Microbial Genetics 9/12 Microbial Genetics 4 9/17 Recombination Technology 9/19 Recombination Technology 5 9/24 EXAM 1 Chapters 1,2,5,7 & 8 09/26 Prokaryotes Characteristics and Classification 6 10/01 Prokaryotes Characteristics and Classification 10/03 Prokaryotes Characteristics and Classification 7 10/08 Viruses; Infection 10/10 Infectious Diseases & Epidemiology 8 10/15 Nonspecific Host Defenses 10/17 Nonspecific Host Defenses 9 10/22 EXAM 2-Chapters 11,13,14 & 15 10/24 Specific Defenses 10 10/29 Immunization 10/31 Immunization 11 11/05 Immune deficiencies 11/07 Immune deficiencies 12 11/12 EXAM 3- Chapters 16,17,18 11/14 Pathogenic Gram Positive cocci & Bacilli 13 11/19 Pathogenic Gram Positive cocci & Bacilli 11/21 Pathogenic Gram Negative cocci & Bacilli 14 11/26 Pathogenic Gram Negative cocci & Bacilli 11/28 THANKSGIVING 15 12/03 Pathogenic DNA Viruses 16 12/05 Pathogenic RNA Viruses 12/09-12/13 Finals weeks EXAM 4- FINAL

Chapters 1 2,5 5 7 7 8 8 11 11 11 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 24 25

Florida A&M University Grading Policy; Grade Change Policy (Office of the Registrar): (F.S. 1001.74(4) Florida A&M University Rule 4.101 The University supports its grading system which is based upon the integrity of a grade earned in a course. The University Registrar is the official custodian of student grades and is responsible for recording approved grade change requests. (A) Assignment of Grades 1. Grades are assigned at the end of the term in which the student was registered for the course. 2. Due to extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student, a grade of "I" may only be assigned if the student is passing the course, but has not completed all of the required work by the end of the term. Grades of "I" may not be assigned in any course that a student withdraws from, has excessive absences in, or fails to attend. 3. A grade of "PN" will be assigned when a student is passing a course, but is not proficient. The use of the "PN" grade is only approved for courses in the Physical Therapy Graduate Program. 4. A student receiving an "I" or "PN" grade should not re-enroll in the course until after the "I" or "PN" grade has been permanently changed to a letter grade. (B) Change of Grade Changes of grades may only be accomplished under special circumstances and are governed by the following guidelines: 1. Grade changes pertaining to a grade of "I" or "PN" must be submitted by the end of the next term in which the student is enrolled. An "I" grade that is not changed by the specified time will revert to an "F." A "PN" grade that is not changed by the specified time will revert to the grade earned by the student at the time the "PN" was assigned. 2. All grade changes resulting from a grade appeal must be submitted within one semester of the issuance of the grade. 3. Any other grade changes must be made within one semester of when the grade was initially assigned. (C) Procedure Governing the Process of Changing Recorded Grades Grade changes can only be made for the following reasons: 1. When it is determined that a grade was recorded in error; 2. When removing "I" or "PN" grades; or 3. As a result of a students successful appeal of a grade. Academic units wishing to request grade changes must submit a "Grade Change and Academic Record Update Form" to the Registrars Office for processing. The form must contain the signature of the respective academic Dean in order to be processed. Specific Authority: Article IX, Section 7(c), Florida Constitution, BOG Regulation 1.001. History: New 12-07-06; Amended 05 -09 -12.