WIU MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction to Microbiology (MICR 200) Fall 2013
Instructor: Dr. C Miller-Hunt, PhD; CL-Miller-hunt@wiu.edu
Office: 283 Waggoner Hall; 298-1294
Office Hours: Wednesday 3-4 PM and Thursday 2-3 PM or by appointment
Textbook: Microbiology, An Introduction; 11th Edition; Tortora, Funke and Case (Required)
Lecture: 11-11:50 AM Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 3 Waggoner Hall
Lab: 246 Waggoner Hall
Course Overview: Micro 200 is a 4-semester hour lecture and laboratory course required for science
majors and minors. It provides an introduction to microorganisms with emphasis on the biology,
methodology, and applied aspect of viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and slime molds.
Course Goals: Micro 200 is designed for students who plan to major in any area of biology. Students
will learn foundational information of multiple aspects of microbiology including prokaryotic structure and
metabolism and eukaryotic immunology. Laboratory sessions are an essential component of this course
(and your grade), and are designed to help you understand various aspects of general microbiology as
well as demonstrate how microbiologists study various aspects of the field.
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dates M…….…......8/19 through F…….……...8/23 M………..…8/26 through F…………...8/30 M………........9/2 through F…………......9/6 M………........9/9 through F……….......9/13 M………......9/16 through F…………....9/20 M………......9/23 through F…………....9/27 M……….......9/30 through F…………....10/4 M………......10/7 through F……….....10/11 M……….....10/14 through F…..….......10/18 M……….....10/21 through F……...…...10/25 M……….....10/28 through Lecture Topic Reading Assignment Lab Exercise(s) Basic principles of Microbiology Chapter 1 and Chapter 3 No Labs Prokaryotic Anatomy Eukaryotic Anatomy LABOR DAY-­‐NO CLASS Microbial Growth Control of Microbial growth EXAM 1: FRIDAY 9/13 Microbial Metabolism Chapter 4 1-­‐3 Chapter 6 No Labs Chapter 7 4-­‐6 Chapter 5 7-­‐9 Microbial Metabolism Microbial Genetics Microbial Genetics Chapter 5 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 10 and 11 Microbial Genetics EXAM 2: WEDNESDAY 10/9 Biotechnology/Recombinant DNA Biotechnology/Recombinant DNA Classification of Microorganisms FALL BREAK-­‐NO CLASS Intro to the Prokaryotes Intro to the Eukaryotes Intro to the Eukaryotes Intro to the Viruses Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 17 and 18 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 22 and 23 13-­‐15 19-­‐21 25, 26 and 34 F…………....11/1 M………......11/4 through F…………....11/8 M……….....11/11 through F……….....11/15 M……….....11/18 through F………......11/22 M……….....11/25 through F…………..11/29 M……….......12/2 through F………….....12/6 M…………....12/9 through F…………..12/13 12 13 14 15 16 17 Intro to the Viruses EXAM 3: WEDNESDAY 11/6 Basic principles of Immunity Basic principles of Immunity Basic principles of Infectious Disease Principles of Infectious Disease Chapter 13 Chapters 16-­‐19 Chapters 16-­‐19 Chapters 21-­‐26 Chapters 21-­‐26 28, 29 and 35 THANKSGIVING BREAK-­‐NO CLASS STUDY!!! No Labs Basic principles of Infectious Disease Applied/Environmental Micro Chapters 21-­‐26 Chapters 27 and 28 37 and 39 cont FINALS WEEK (EXAM 4-­‐Non-­‐
Comprehensive) 31, 32 and 36 37 and 39 No Labs Distribution of points:
Lecture Points
Item
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Quiz 4
Total Points
100
100
100
100
25
25
25
25
TOTAL:
500 points
Laboratory Points
Item
Total Points
Quiz (x12)
5
Worksheets (x32)
5
TOTAL:
220 points
The final course grade will be determined by the total number of points received based on the
following Grading Scale:
Points
Grade
662-720
648-661
634-647
591-646
576-590
562-575
519-561
504-518
490-503
447-489
432-446
below 432
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
At the sole discretion of the Course Director, students with exemplary laboratory participation and
performance who are on the borderline between two grades (within 10 points) may receive the
next highest grade.
Grading Policy: The final grade for the course is determined from a combination of the lecture
exam points and the lab assignment points. Lecture exam points account for ~70% of the final
course grade and lab assignment points account for ~30% of the final course grade. The lecture
portion of the grade consists of four exams (including the final exam) and four “pop” quizzes.
“Pop” quizzes will be given randomly during lecture throughout the semester. Exam and quiz
format may include multiple choice, true/false, and matching. Exam policies and procedures
must be followed while taking the exam. Talking will not be allowed during quizzes or exams.
Please bring your WIU ID for each EXAM. Possession of visible papers or talking, texting, or
looking at your phone during the exam or quiz results in an automatic F for that exam or quiz and
possibly for the entire course.
The lab assignments consist of 32 worksheets and 12 quizzes. Grading scale will not be adjusted
and no extra credit is offered for this course. The point range listed above will be used to assign
final grades.
Attendance: Although attendance at lectures will NOT be taken, students are strongly
encouraged to attend all lectures. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all lecture notes for the
lecture sessions missed. The instructor will NOT provide lecture notes to students for any
reason. Lecture notes in outline form only will be provided on the course website after each
lecture.
Attendance WILL be taken for the laboratory portion of the course. A portion of your final grade
will be based on attendance to the laboratory. One unexcused absence from lab will result in a
loss of 10 points and all the daily lab assignment points (quiz, worksheet, or report or all
mentioned). Students with an unexcused absence cannot make up missed lab points. Two
unexcused absences from lab will result in an automatic F for the entire course. Three excused
absences or 1 unexcused and two excused absences from lab will result in a final course grade
of an F. Tardiness to lab (<10 min) is considered an excused absence, but more than 10 min late
is considered an unexcused absence. Quizzes are given the first 10 min of lab. If a student
arrives late to lab, the student has the remaining time (10 min minus late arrival time) to take the
quiz.
For an excused absence, a make-up lab quiz will be taken the lab period following the excused
absence (if student was not present). The student must be prepared to take the lab quiz the lab
period following the excused absence. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lab quiz material.
The student must complete any missed lab worksheets to receive points. No make-up labs will be
given. The student must provide documentation for excused absences. The lab instructor will
determine if an absence is considered excused or unexcused. Unexcused absence notification
will be posted on WesternOnline (D2L). Allowable excused absences may include illness, death
in family, sponsored university event with which your involved (athlete, club), military obligation,
or emergency responder obligation. Excused absence requires documentation. If you are going to
be absent from lab the student must contact the lab instructor prior to the quiz, or lab date.
Academic Integrity: The penalty for cheating on any test or assignment will include an automatic
F for the entire course and referral to the WIU Student Judicial Program.
Course Management Software: Aspects of Introductory Microbiology will be managed by
Western Online (D2L). Grades and absences will be posted on D2L. Students must possess an
ECOM account username and password for access to Western Online.
Cell Phone & Electronic Devices Policy / Course Disruption Policy: Cell phone usage, text
messaging, voice recording, and digital imaging are prohibited in this course during lecture and
lab. Cell phones must be turned off (including silent mode) and cell phones must be kept out of
sight while in lecture and lab. Only EMTs, WIU First Responders, or other designated emergency
personnel are allowed to have an electronic devise on or activated during course hours. Laptop
computers are allowed only for note-taking but should not pose a distraction. Failure to follow the
electronic devices policy may result in confiscation of the electronic device, and/or eviction from
the class meeting or course as determined appropriate by the instructor. In addition to electronic
devices, any behavior determined to be a distraction or disruption to the course will result in loss
of course points and/or eviction from the class meeting or course as determined appropriate by
the instructor.
The course starts promptly at 11 AM. If any class period cannot start on time at 11 AM due to
excessive noise or talking, then there will be a 5 point penalty for everybody enrolled in the
course for each offense.
Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies me
of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs
to my attention, as I am not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students.
Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e., fire, tornado, etc)
should contact me as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Please
contact Disability Support Services (298-2512) for additional services.
Biology Assistance Center: The Department of Biological Sciences maintains an assistance
center to help students enrolled in introductory courses including Biology 100, 101, Bot 200, Micr
200, and Zool 200. The center is located in WG 104. Hours are posted outside the assistance
center and in lab room.
University Policies:
Final Exam Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/finexam.php
Grade Appeals Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/gradeapp.php
Student’s Rights and Responsibilities. http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/ Student Academic
Integrity Policy. http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php
This syllabus may be changed WITH notice to students.