Instructor: Jane Rudolph, PhD
E-mail: jane.rudolph@slcc.edu
Required Course Materials :
1) Textbook: Microbiology with ConnectPlus access card 9 th ed.
2) Must have a computer capable of using appropriate course applications (e.g. Canvas) and word-processing programs (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).
Course Description : Prereq: BIOL 1610 w/C grade or better.
Coreq: BIOL 2065. For HS and biology/science majors. A survey of microbiological principles related to human health. Covers taxonomy, cell structure, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms. Three hours of lecture per week with additional lab component
(BIOL 2065) required.
COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Core Themes of SLCC’s Mission focuses on Access and Success, Transfer Education, Workforce Education and Community Engagement. As such, all courses and programs address one or more of the below College-
Wide Learning Outcomes. Upon successful completion of any program at SLCC, students should:
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Acquire substantive knowledge in the discipline of their choice sufficient for further study, and/or demonstrate competencies required by employers to be hired and succeed in the workplace.
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Communicate effectively.
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Develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study.
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Think Critically.
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Develop the knowledge and skills to be civically engaged, and/or to work with others in a professional and constructive manner.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
In order to full-fill the goals of the College-wide Learning Outcomes, the following course learning outcomes of been established for this course. Upon completion of this course a person educated in Microbiology should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the following essential learning outcomes
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Students will be able to define the science of microbiology and describe some of the general methods used in the study of microorganisms.
 Students will be able to discuss how Koch’s postulates are used to establish the causal link between a suspected microorganism and a disease
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Students will be able to describe the appearance, composition, and function of various bacterial cell structures.
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Students will be able to compare and contrast bacterial, archaeal, and eukaryotic cell structure and function.
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Students will be able to describe bacterial gene expression and the mechanisms of bacterial recombination.
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Students will be able to describe the major groups of bacteria and other microbes; and discuss some of the more important diseases caused by bacteria, protists, fungi, viruses, and prions.
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Students will be able to discuss the major methods of controlling microbial growth and discuss the increasingly serious problem of drug-resistant pathogens
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Students will be able to describe virion structure and compare and contrast different viral genome types

and life cycle strategies.
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Students will be able to discuss the concepts of pathogens, disease, infection, and infectious disease and describe virulence factors of viruses and bacteria.
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Students will be able to describe the elements of innate resistance and describe, compare, and contrast cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immunity
GENERAL POLICIES
Syllabus: This syllabus represents an “agreement” between you the student and the instructor. It is designed to insure course integrity and fairness as well as provide students with a clear understanding of course expectations.
The instructor and students are expected to use the syllabus and schedule as a guide for the semester. Any deviation from the syllabus or schedule will be discussed and agreed upon by the instructor and students.
Attendance : Attendance at one of the first two class meetings is MANDATORY! If you do NOT attend at least one of the first two lectures, YOU RISK BEING DROPPED from the course by the end of the day on January
17.
Americans with Disabilities Act : Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations or services under ADA, must contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The DRC determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these accommodations and services for the college."
Please contact the DRC at the Student Center, Suite 244, Redwood Campus, 4600 So. Redwood Rd, 84123.
Phone: (801) 957-4659, TTY: 957-4646, Fax: 957- 4947 or by email: linda.bennett@slcc.edu"
Incomplete Grade and Withdraw from Class : A grade of “I” (Incomplete) is the instructor’s option and is not given except only in the most extenuating of circumstances for which there is verifiable written documentation. In order to receive an incomplete, nearly all course work must have been completed (e.g. ~75%) with a passing grade. Last day to withdraw from class with refund is February 3, without refund is March 24.
It is the responsibility of the student to drop/withdraw from this class, not the instructors.
Academic Dishonesty: Absolutely NOT tolerated and includes all forms of cheating and plagiarism as outlined in the Student Code. Penalty for first offense will be a grade of “0” on the assignment or exam; second offense will be an “E” for the course.
Electronic Devices : Cell Phones, pagers are to be turned off during class. Computers can be used for notetaking and course-related purposes ONLY but should not be used during class for working on other tasks (e.g. answer emails, Facebook, other classes etc.). You will be asked to leave if your electronic device disrupts the class in anyway. Cell phones MUST be turned completely OFF during exams.
Classroom recordings : Students may not record or publish information from the class without written authorization from the instructor. If used without authorization you have violated Privacy/Intellectual Property
Rights.
Student Code of Conduct:
The student is expected to follow the SLCC Student Code of Conduct found at http://www.slcc.edu/policies/docs/Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf
Missed Due Dates: All required assignments/discussions, quizzes, exams and their due dates are given at the beginning of the semester. Due dates reflect the last possible date to turn in an item. All items may be turned in prior to the due date, thus, there is no excuse for late assignments, quizzes or exams and therefore NO late papers, makeup quizzes or exams will be permitted. Extra credit options will also have due dates and late submissions WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Due dates are established to enable student learning and to allow faculty to grade and return items in a timely manner.
Other SLCC academic policies may be found in the SLCC 2013-2014 Catalog, the Spring Semester Class
Schedule and the Student Code of Conduct.

EVALUATION/GRADING
TEST INFORMATION:
TEST ONE
Chapters 1, 2 and 4: Introduction to Microbiology, a little Microscopy, a little Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Chapter 31: disease terms
Chapters 23, 24 and 39: Some eukaryotic microbes [mostly protozoa] and diseases cause by them.
TEST TWO
Chapters 3: Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function [with genetics]
Chapters 19, 20, and 38: Gram negative bacteria [mostly proteobacteria] and diseases caused by them.
TEST THREE
Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 34: Microbial Metabolism and Control of Microorganisms
Chapter 31: virulence
Chapters 21, 22, and 38: For this test we cover gram positive bacteria and diseases caused by them.
TEST FOUR
Chapters 5 and 25: Virus Structure and Reproduction
Chapter 37: Viruses [and prions] and diseases caused by them.
Chapter 32: Begin Immunology
NEW-FOR-THE-FINAL
Chapters 32 and 33: Immunology
The five tests/exams are worth 100 points. I will drop your lowest score on Tests 1-4 [NOT the final exam]. There are NO makeup exams. If you miss an exam, it will be your dropped score. There will be 400
"lecture" points [3T + 1FE] plus 100 points from lab [a percentage- earned/possible] for a total of 500 course points. Earned points convert to-
A=460-500pts
B-=400-409pts
A-=450-459pts
C+=390-399pts
B+=440-449pts
C=350-389pts
B=410-439pts
C-=340-349pts
D+=330-339pts D=290-329pts
You must take the tests with your section.
D-=270-289pts E=<270pts
Cheating on examinations will not be tolerated and will result in expulsion from the course. Egregious violations of the honor code will result in a failing grade for the course.
NOTE: Use the above grading scale as a guideline during the semester. The final grading scale will be determined after the final exam. Past experience has shown that the final grading scale will be very close to this one.