Course: BIOL 250 01 Microbiology with Lab Semester: Summer 2014 Instructor: Kathryn Johnson Office: Room 110, Marine Science Center Office hours: MW 8AM-9:30AM, by appointment or email Lecture: MW 9:30 AM- 11:45AM Room 111 Marine Science Center Lab: MW 11:45PM-2:15PM Room 104 Marine Science Center E-mail: KJohnson@smccme.edu Title: Microbiology with Laboratory Catalog Number: BIOL-250 Textbook: Prescott’s Microbiology Willey, J.M., Sherwood, L.M., and Woolverton, C.J., McGraw Hill, 9th Edition 2013 ISBN : 978-0-07-340240-6 Laboratory textbook: Microbiology, Laboratory Theory and Applications, Leboffe and Pierce, 3rd Edition 2010 ISBN : 978-0-89582-830-9 Credit Hours: 5 Course Description THIS COURSE STUDIES THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES UTILIZED IN MICROBIOLOGY. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO MICROBIAL STRUCTURE, GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY AND THE REACTION OF MICROORGANISMS TO THEIR PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT. LABORATORY EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON DEVELOPMENT OF PROPER LABORATORY TECHNIQUES AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL-100 OR BIOL 120/121 OR BIOL 132 (FORMERLY BIOL 130/131) COREQUISITE(S): NONE Course Objectives & Learning outcome Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Describe the structure of bacteria, archaea, and other microscopic eukaryotic microorganisms 2. Conduct quantitative and qualitative tests on microorganisms 3. Interpret, evaluate, and write up the results of these tests 4. Understand the cellular functions that promote growth and reproduction of microorganisms, and 5. Employ the proper laboratory techniques for the study of microorganisms. Course Outline, Learning objectives, and requirements 1|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 The course is organized into Learning Modules that will correspond to Chapters in the textbook and lab exercises from your lab manual. There are one or two 75minute lectures each week, as well as one or two 2-hour laboratory sessions each week. Attendance and participation in the laboratory sessions is required. You can expect to spend at least 2 hours studying outside of class. Student Evaluation and Grading The grading for the course is broken into the following sections: Exams & HW assignments 50% Lab Notebook 10% Peer reviews of Lab notebook 10% Flow diagram, peer-review of rough draft, & lab Report on Bacterial Unknown 10% Papers 10% Oral Presentation 10% There are four equally weighted exams given during the semester over the material in the textbook and in the lab exercises. The four exams will primarily test the material discussed in lectures and in chapters from your textbook, although you can expect some questions from laboratory exercises (particularly where there is overlap between lecture and lab). Each exam accounts for 10% of your semester grade. There are also several HW assignments that will help reinforce your understanding of quantitative material covered in lecture and lab. You can work in groups for these exercises, but you must turn in your own assignment. Thus, the exams and HWs will account for 50% of your grade. You must attend laboratory sessions each week. If you miss a lab you will fall behind and it will be apparent in your exam grades and lab notebooks. There are no make-up labs. You will keep a laboratory notebook that will be worth another 10% of the semester grade. Please, keep a bound notebook to keep your data. Finally, you will be given a two unknown bacteria to identify in a lab project. You will write a lab report about the identification of these microorganisms that will account for 10% of the semester grade. You will have 3 papers that will be professional pieces of writing (2-3 double spaced papers) on a microbiological topic of your choice. Two papers will be from a current microbiology popular press source and the final paper will be from a primary literature article. Together these paper represent (10% of your grade). Select a topic that is from the last 5 years. This is your opportunity to learn more in depth 2|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 and practice writing about a current topic that you find particularly interesting. The short paper should consist of the following: 1. Summary of article 2. In-depth discussion of microbiological principle in the article 3. Synopsis of why you found it fascinating or why you choice it You will give a short 10 minute oral presentation using MS Powerpoint about one of your articles (10%). For the paper and oral presentations I will give out a separate, detailed explanation of the assignments. Attendance is required for laboratory sessions. Points will be deducted from your lab notebook score if you miss a lab session. Your first absence will deduct only 5 points, but deductions for subsequent absences will increase in amount. For example, a second absence is a deduction of 10 points, a third absence 15 points, a fourth absence 20 points, and any further absences will result in a deduction of 25 points per absence. If you are more than 15 minutes late, it is considered an absence. To calculate your semester grade at any time, you can use this formula. Please contact me in person or email if you have a question about your grade. Save all of your grade work. Semester Average = [(average of exam & HWs scores) x 0.5] + [(average of lab notebook)x0.1] + [(average of peer reviews of lab notebook scores)x0.1] + [(score for lab report, the ID of bacterial unknowns) x 0.1]+[brief papersx0.1]+[oral presentationx0.1] Letter grades are assigned following the policy in the SMCC handbook: 100-93 = A 86-83 = B 76-73 = C 66-63 = D 92-90 = A- 82-80 = B- 72-70 = C- 89-87 = B+ 79-77 = C+ 69-67 = D+ 62-0 = F At any time during the semester you are welcome to see me or email about your grade. Attendance Policy 3|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 You must complete exams during the time period that the exam is given. You will be expected to attend lectures and labs every week. Your attendance is tracked, so please inform me if you will not be attending class and lab for more than one week. If you are inactive for more than one week, you may be reported as no longer attending the class. Make up exams will be given only in cases of extraordinary circumstances, either due to documented illness (a note from your doctor) or death of a family member. Interfering work schedules, car problems and day care issues are not considered a valid excuse for missing exams. Missed, late, or make-up work Assignments are generally due on Wednesdays of the week as indicated on your weekly schedule. You are welcome to email me work or turn in assignments in person during class. You will be trading notebooks, so it is imperative that you return your peers’ notebooks. Late assignments will be marked by ½ a letter grade for each day the assignment is late. For example, if your assignment is due Jan 1 (Wed) (graded=100), but you turn it in Jan 2 (new grade=95), Jan 3 (new grade=90), Jan4 (new grade=85), etc. Once I have posted the answers to homework assignments, I will no longer accept that homework assignment. Assignments that are never completed will be given a 0, as I calculate your final grade. If you are finding that you are unable to complete assignments or exams in the given time period, you can expect me to contact you directly via email and we will discuss a course of action. The Exams Are "Open Book" Tests You may use notes, textbook or lab manual to find answers. However, these will be timed tests, so it is of no benefit if you have not studied prior to the exam. You will not do well if you have not read the chapters and attended the lectures. The language and general concepts must be familiar to you, so that you can understand what is being asked in these questions. You will do better if you read the chapters in detail and study the figures, so that you are able to answer most of the questions without looking for the answer. Some of the questions may involve a small detail from the chapter, and you will have a good idea of where to find the answer for a detailed question only if you've studied the chapter well. You may NOT ask another person the answer to the questions during an exam. Another person may not take your exam for you or with you. If you are discovered taking exams or quizzes with another person, you will be dismissed from the course 4|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 and given an “F”. Texting or social media during examination is also not permitted and may result in an “F.” How To Do Well On The Exams Come to class prepared, by reading the chapter prior to attending lecture and printing out the lecture slides, so that when you attend lectures you can add notes to help with clarification and ask questions on material you didn’t understand when you were reading the material. I include supplemental materials (e.g. youtube and TED talk videos) that are helpful for you to go over outside of class. Ask the instructor questions during or after class, during office hours, or through email. Read the textbook more than once. Participate in a study group. Bookmark the pages (with a sticky note) in your textbook or lab manual where there are important concepts or labs, so you can find them easily during the test. You may want to copy the tables and figures that are critical, and include these in a notebook that you can bring in with you during test time. Make sure to bring your textbook, lab manual, and any supporting notes to class the day of the exam. Keeping a laboratory notebook You will be given specific instructions on how to keep a good laboratory notebook. Keep your notebook up to date! Your notebook will be evaluated by a student peer throughout the semester. I will grade your completed lab notebook at the end of the semester. You must have a notebook that will not allow pages to be removed; a spiral notebook or 3-ring binder is not allowed- a bound notebook is required-such as composition notebook (approx. $2.00). How To Contact Your Professor The best way to contact me, your instructor, is by sending an e-mail. Kjohnson@smccme.edu If you would like to meet in person, we can arrange an appointment or you can talk with me during office hours. My office is Room 110, Marine Science Center on the South Portland Campus. My office hours this semester are Monday and Wednesday, 11-11:45 AM. The following are standard course polices that you can expect in all of your classes at SMCC: 1. ADA (AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT): SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION AND EMPLOYER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 207-741-5798. IF YOU HAVE A DISABLING CONDITION AND WISH TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS IN ORDER TO HAVE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY SMCC, YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE DISABILITY SERVICES COORDINATOR, SANDRA LYNHAM, WHO CAN BE REACHED AT 741-5923. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH 5|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 DISABILITIES AND THE ACCOMMODATION PROCESS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THIS NUMBER. COURSE POLICIES ABOUT ONLINE TESTING ARE MODIFIED TO SUIT EACH INDIVIDUAL’S ACCOMMODATIONS. 2. STUDENT PRINTING POLICY (NEW): THIS POLICY IDENTIFIES THE COST PER PAGE FOR BLACK AND WHITE AS WELL AS COLOR PRINTING IN VARYING PAGE SIZES. SPECIFICS OF THE POLICY ARE OUTLINED BELOW: PER PAGE COSTS EACH SEMESTER STUDENTS RECEIVE A $20 PRINTING CREDIT. THE BALANCE RESETS AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER AND ANY REMAINING CREDITS ARE REMOVED. THE COST VARIES DEPENDING UPON PAGE SIZE AND WHETHER PRINTING IS DONE IN BLACK AND WHITE OR COLOR. A. THERE IS A $0.10 PER PAGE FEE FOR STANDARD 8.5” BY 11” BLACK AND WHITE DOCUMENTS. B. THE REVERSE SIDES OF DUPLEX (DOUBLE-SIDED) DOCUMENTS ARE FREE. C. THERE IS A $.50 PER PAGE FEE FOR STANDARD 8.5” BY 11” COLOR DOCUMENTS. D. THERE IS A $.20 PER PAGE FEE FOR 8.5” BY 14” (LEGAL) OR 11” BY 17” (TABLOID) BLACK AND WHITE DOCUMENTS. E. THERE IS A $1.00 PER PAGE FEE FOR 8.5” BY 14” (LEGAL) OR 11” BY 17” (TABLOID) COLOR DOCUMENTS. DUPLEX CHARGES (PRINTING ON BOTH SIDES OF A PAGE) WORK IN THE FOLLOWING FASHION: ONE PAGE IS $0.10, TWO PAGES ARE $0.10, THREE PAGES ARE $0.20, AND FOUR PAGES ARE $0.20, ETC. THE FLIPSIDES ARE FREE, BUT ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER IS $0.10. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A DOCUMENT WITH ANY COLOR AT ALL (WHEN PRINTED TO A COLOR PRINTER) WILL BY DEFAULT BE PRINTED IN COLOR. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE PRINT JOB TO PRINT BLACK AND WHITE IF YOU DO NOT NEED COLOR. FOR DIRECTIONS, PLEASE GO TO THE IT HELP TAB IN MY SMCC. HOW DOES IT WORK? THE COLLEGE’S PAY-FOR-PRINT SYSTEM MONITORS PRINTING ON ALL PRINTERS (INCLUDING THOSE IN GENERAL ACCESS LABS, LIBRARY PRINTERS, THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, NOISY LOUNGE AND TECHNOLOGY LABS). STUDENTS CAN CHECK THE NUMBER OF PAGES THEY HAVE PRINTED BY USING THE PRINTING BALANCE TOOL AVAILABLE ON SMCC COMPUTERS (LOCATED IN THE LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF THE SCREEN, NEAR THE CLOCK). DEPARTMENTS WITH WORK STUDY STUDENTS WHO NEED TO PRINT DOCUMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE HELPDESK AT 741-5696 TO HAVE A SPECIAL ACCOUNT SET UP. REFUNDS PRINT JOBS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND IN THE EVENT OF MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC ERROR ON THE PART OF THE PRINTER, PRINT SERVER, OR SOFTWARE USED TO SUBMIT THE JOB. JOBS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND IN CASES WHERE THE JOB WAS NOT SET UP CORRECTLY, WAS SUBMITTED MULTIPLE TIMES, OR THE STUDENT IS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE RESULT. TO REQUEST A REFUND, PLEASE BRING THE OFFENDING PRINT TO THE IT DEPARTMENT IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ROSS TECHNOLOGY CENTER. REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED IN THE FORM OF A CREDIT TO THE STUDENT’S ACCOUNT. WHY IS SMCC CHARGING FOR PRINTING? THE PAY-FOR-PRINT SYSTEM IS AN EFFORT TO CONTROL ESCALATING PRINTING COSTS. CHARGING FOR PRINTING HELPS OFFSET THE INCREASING COST OF SUPPLIES AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO CONSERVE RESOURCES. TO FIND WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PRINTING CHARGES, PLEASE GO TO THE IT HELP TAB ON MY SMCC. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PAY-FOR-PRINTING POLICY OR YOUR PRINTING CHARGES, PLEASE CONTACT THE HELPDESK AT 741-5696 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO HELPDESK@SMCCME.EDU. 6|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 BE SURE TO LOG OUT OF THE SYSTEM WHEN YOU’VE FINISHED YOUR PRINTING, TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT. 3. DROP/ADD: STUDENTS WHO DROP A COURSE DURING THE ONE-WEEK “DROP/ADD” PERIOD IN THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS, AND THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF SUMMER SESSIONS, RECEIVE A 100% REFUND OF THE TUITION AND ASSOCIATED FEES FOR THAT COURSE. PLEASE NOTE ANY COURSE THAT MEETS FOR LESS THAN THE TRADITIONAL SEMESTER LENGTH, I.E., 15 WEEKS, HAS A PRO-RATED DROP/ADD PERIOD. THERE IS NO REFUND FOR NON-ATTENDANCE. IMPORTANT: REMAINING ENROLLED AFTER DROP/ADD WEEK MEANS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THE REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND INSTRUCTIONS SPELLED OUT HERE, AND IN BLACKBOARD. 4. WITHDRAWAL: A STUDENT MAY WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE ONLY DURING THE SEMESTER IN WHICH S/HE IS REGISTERED FOR THAT COURSE. THE WITHDRAWAL PERIOD IS THE 2ND THROUGH 12TH WEEK OF THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS AND THE 2ND THROUGH 9TH WEEK OF 12-WEEK SUMMER COURSES. THIS PERIOD IS PRO-RATED FOR SHORTER-LENGTH COURSES. TO WITHDRAW FROM A COURSE, A STUDENT MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE APPROPRIATE COURSE WITHDRAWAL FORM, AVAILABLE AT THE ENROLLMENT SERVICE CENTER (NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE). THE DESIGNATION “W” WILL APPEAR ON THE TRANSCRIPT AFTER A STUDENT HAS OFFICIALLY WITHDRAWN. A COURSE WITHDRAWAL IS AN UNCOMPLETED COURSE AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY. FAILURE TO ATTEND OR CEASING TO ATTEND CLASS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE. THERE IS NO REFUND ASSOCIATED WITH A WITHDRAWAL. 5. PLAGIARISM: ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL ACADEMIC STANDARDS IS REQUIRED. PLAGIARISM IS CHEATING AND IS A SERIOUS OFFENSE, WHETHER IT CONSISTS OF TAKING CREDIT FOR WORK DONE BY ANOTHER PERSON OR DOING WORK FOR WHICH ANOTHER PERSON WILL RECEIVE CREDIT. TAKING AND USING THE IDEAS OR WRITINGS OF ANOTHER PERSON WITHOUT CLEARLY AND FULLY CREDITING THE SOURCE IS PLAGIARISM AND VIOLATES THE ACADEMIC CODE AS WELL AS THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT. IF IT IS SUSPECTED THAT A STUDENT IN ANY COURSE IN WHICH S/HE IS ENROLLED HAS KNOWINGLY COMMITTED SUCH A VIOLATION, THE FACULTY MEMBER SHOULD REFER THE MATTER TO THE COLLEGE’S DISCIPLINARY OFFICER AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN UNDER THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT. SANCTIONS MAY INCLUDE SUSPENSION FROM THE COURSE AND A FAILING GRADE IN THE COURSE. STUDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL THESE ACTIONS TO THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE UNDER THE TERMS OUTLINED IN THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism please contact me. I realize many of you are in the learning phase of your educational careers and may not know yet how to cite correctly and are still learning about basic writing skills. The writing center can also offer assistance. 6. EARLY ALERT AND ACADEMIC ALERT: A. THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER IS THE “EARLY ALERT” PERIOD. STUDENT PROGRESS IS MONITORED CLOSELY DURING THIS TIME. THE 5TH THROUGH THE 9TH WEEK IS THE “ACADEMIC ALERT” PERIOD. STUDENT PROGRESS CONTINUES TO BE MONITORED DURING THIS TIME. STUDENTS WHO ARE DOING BELOW-AVERAGE WORK DURING THESE TIME FRAMES RECEIVE AN EARLY ALERT AND/OR ACADEMIC ALERT GRADE OF “U” (UNSATISFACTORY, BELOW A C). THESE ALERTS ARE INTENDED TO RAISE STUDENTS’ AWARENESS ABOUT THEIR PERFORMANCE. B. GRADES OF “U” (UNSATISFACTORY) ARE SENT TO YOUR ADVISOR, WHO WILL NOTIFY YOU ABOUT SCHEDULING A MEETING TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVEMENT. THINK ABOUT SPECIFIC WAYS YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND TAKE THESE IDEAS WITH YOU TO THE MEETING. THE EARLY ALERT AND ACADEMIC ALERT PERIODS COVER THE FIRST HALF OF THE SEMESTER. IF YOU ARE STILL PERFORMING UNSATISFACTORILY AT MID-TERM, IT MAY BE VERY DIFFICULT TO EARN A PASSING GRADE. C. THESE ALERT GRADES DO NOT CHANGE. THEY DO NOT BECOME PART OF YOUR PERMANENT RECORD AND NO OTHER SCHOOLS HAVE ACCESS TO THEM. THEY ONLY REFLECT YOUR PERFORMANCE FOR THOSE TIME FRAMES. HOWEVER, THESE GRADES DO AFFECT YOUR 7|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014 FINAL COURSE GRADE, OBVIOUSLY, BECAUSE YOUR COURSE GRADE CONTINUES TO CHANGE AS THE SEMESTER PROGRESSES AND YOU COMPLETE MORE WORK. YOUR FINAL COURSE GRADE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM YOUR EARLY ALERT AND ACADEMIC ALERT GRADES, I.E., HIGHER, LOWER, OR THE SAME, DEPENDING ON YOUR PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD CALCULATE YOUR GRADE OFTEN AND KNOW WHERE YOU STAND . D. IF YOUR COURSE GRADE CONTINUES TO STAY AT C OR ABOVE (SATISFACTORY), KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU WON’T RECEIVE AN EARLY ALERT GRADE OR ACADEMIC ALERT GRADE. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE FAILURE (GRADE OF "AF"): A. “ADMINISTRATIVE FAILURE” IS THE CONSEQUENCE OF MISSING WORK FOR A ONE-WEEK PERIOD, OR NOT LOGGING IN AT ALL FOR A ONE-WEEK PERIOD, WITH NO PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THE INSTRUCTOR REGARDING THE REASON. (THE TIME FRAME FOR THIS POLICY DIFFERS BY COURSE.) B. A GRADE OF AF IS SUBMITTED TO THE REGISTRAR IMMEDIATELY AT THE END OF THE TWO-WEEK PERIOD. BASICALLY, AN AF GRADE DROPS THE STUDENT FROM THE COURSE. THE STUDENT MAY THEN CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR TO REQUEST REINSTATEMENT IN THE COURSE. REINSTATEMENT IS AT THE INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION AND IS GENERALLY NOT GRANTED BECAUSE TOO MUCH WORK HAS BEEN MISSED BY THAT TIME. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED, AND MAKEUP WORK IS NOT AVAILABLE. C. A GRADE OF AF IS ALSO ASSIGNED IN CASES OF CHEATING AND OTHER INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT. IN THESE CASES, OTHER CONSEQUENCES MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE STUDENT. D. AN AF STUDENT CAN CONTACT THE REGISTRAR AND REQUEST THAT THE GRADE OF AF BE CHANGED TO “W” (WITHDRAWN) IF DONE BEFORE THE FINAL DROP DATE. STUDENTS EARNING AN AF OR W ARE STILL FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COURSE. 8. END-OF-COURSE EVALUATION (ONLINE): STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE EVALUATIONS FOR EACH COURSE ATTENDED AT SMCC. EVALUATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE AND CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE STUDENT PORTAL SITE. STUDENTS CAN ACCESS THE COURSE EVALUATION REPORT BEGINNING TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE END OF CLASSES. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF EVALUATIONS OCCURS 24 HOURS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES EACH SEMESTER. INSTRUCTORS WILL ANNOUNCE WHEN THE ONLINE COURSE EVALUATION IS AVAILABLE. EVALUATIONS HAVE NO EFFECT ON YOUR GRADE. INSTRUCTORS DON'T SEE STUDENT COMMENTS UNTIL GRADES HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED. 8|PAGE MICROBIOLOGY SUMMER 2014