BIOL 2250L Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory Course Syllabus Summer 2016

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1 BIOL 2250L Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory Course Syllabus Summer 2016 Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Edgewater Hall, Suite 255, , Course Description: Number and Title: BIOL 2250L (CRN and 50158) Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0 semester credit hours Course Description: Emphasis of the course is on basic microbial methods, such as staining microorganisms, enumeration of bacteria, and analysis of physical and chemical effects on bacteria. Students will learn aseptic techniques and how to isolate and identify bacteria. Course prerequisite and co-requisite: Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a D or higher) of BIOL 1151 and 1151L Co-requisite: BIOL 2250 Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2250L, if you withdraw from one of these two courses, you must withdraw from the other also.

2 Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to this link. Computer Skill Prerequisites: Able to use the computer s operating system Able to send and receive using Outlook, Outlook Express, or other e- mail program Able to use a web browser Able to use Microsoft Word or other word processing program Able to use Mastering Microbiology online course software ( Able to install software as required for accessing course materials, including browser plug-ins such as Adobe Flash player, Adobe PDF reader, etc.! Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Reader - Able to access Desire2Learn! Student training videos and print materials can be found at You can gain access to Desire2Learn by signing into the SWAN portal and selecting GAVIEW on the top right side. Students who do not have the required skills should go to the HUB and/or Student Software Support Services for training and help. Your instructor is not able to provide this training. Assignments require use of your computer and inability to complete an assignment due to the lack of above (or other general computer issues) will not be an acceptable excuse. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please or call the HUB at TheHub@clayton.edu or (678) 466-HELP (4357). You will need to provide the date and time of your problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor s name. In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers: Student notebook computers will NOT be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor. Use of notebook computers and tablets will not be allowed. Any other uses of notebook computers and tablets to check , surf the internet, and instant message will result in loss of points. Course Objectives: To understand that microorganisms are an integral part of the environment. To learn how to use a microscope to observe bacteria and fungi. To understand and learn methods of sterile techniques. To learn to evaluate the effectiveness disinfectants, antiseptics, and antimicrobials. To learn the basics of identification of microorganisms.

3 Student Learning Outcomes/Standards Health Science Outcomes: o Students will be required to demonstrate workplace readiness and interpersonal communications by working in teams on laboratory projects and communicating with their team members. o Students will be required to synthesize critical thinking strategies with a theoretical base in Microbiology to make decisions concerning diseases caused by microorganisms. o Students will be required to use strategies of illness prevention and illness care, for diseases caused by microorganisms, to maximize healthy outcomes of individuals. o Students will be required to demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development as a lifelong learner. Nursing Standards: o In order to assist the students in preparation to meet some of the standards required by the CSU nursing program this course will give students the opportunity to fine tune their critical thinking and visual skills.! The students will be required to practice critical thinking methods to identify unknown microorganisms.! The students will be required to make judgments based on their visual observations of bacteria. Instructor Information: Mrs. Renee McFarlane Office: Lakeside Discovery and Science Center, Room 135B Phone: (678) ReneeMcFarlane@clayton.edu Internet: Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 pm 1:00 pm (Either LDSC Room 135B or LDSC Room 146) and by appointment only Laboratory Meetings: Lab room: Lakeside Discovery and Science Center, Room 146 Lab Times: CRN Days Time Instructor TR 10:30 am 1:20 pm McFarlane TR 1:30 pm 4:20 pm McFarlane

4 Required text and materials: Text: There will be no textbook or laboratory manual for this class. All laboratory information will be posted on the class website or Desire2Learn. Mastering Microbiology Materials: Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles (mandatory) Evaluation: Grading scheme 1 Lab Notebook (MUST BE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOK! NO EXCEPTIONS!) 20 points 1 Skills Test 20 points 2 practicals (points vary for each) 160 points Assignments 100 points Total 300 points Grading: Your final grade will be determined as a percentage of total points earned as follows: A % B % C % D % F below 60 % Your grade will be calculated by taking the total number of points you earned, dividing by the total number of points possible (based on the total possible value of all exams, quizzes, assignments, etc.), and multiplying by 100 to obtain the percentage. Points earned x 100 = final course grade Points possible

5 Mid-term Progress Report A mid-term grade typically is not posted for the lab. The last day to withdraw from lab and lecture is Friday, June 24, Students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must withdraw from the course using the DUCK or fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs June 24, Instructions for withdrawing can be found here. It is each student's responsibility to keep up with their academic progress in this laboratory. If you have any questions as to whether or not you are making satisfactory progress, contact your instructor BEFORE June 24, The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, June 24, Course Schedule: The course schedule is listed on a separate page. Be sure to check the schedule often for changes in the due dates of assignments throughout the semester. Due dates for assignments may be changed at the instructor's discretion. You are responsible for keeping track of due dates and turning in your work when it is required. Course Policies: Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. Students must read ALL course policies as stated below on the first day of lab class. University Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades. Course Attendance Policy Laboratories begin at the time listed in the Schedule of Classes; students must be present at the beginning of the lab. You are expected to attend all class meetings and be on time. Before the start of each class, RollCall is used to record attendance. Students are responsible for making sure to arrive 10 minutes prior for each class period to participate in RollCall. Assignments are due at the beginning of class, so arriving late means missing the assignment deadline. Attendance is required for ANY assignments and practicals. Therefore, if an assignment was assigned during a class period and student has an unexcused absence, the student will not be able to complete assignment regardless of the day it is due. Any absence from assignments or exams must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority the next class period student returns to class (not 2 weeks later). If you miss lab, you are still responsible for the lab material on the lab practical.

6 Students are NOT permitted to attend any section of the laboratory other than the one that they are registered for. If you miss lab, you are still responsible for the lab material on the lab practical. If you miss three or more laboratory classes, you will receive an Institutional Withdrawal. Missed or Late Work If you miss a lab without a proper excuse you will receive a zero for any assignments due during that lab. NO MAKEUP PRACTICALS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!! A valid excuse is defined as the following: Jury duty, death in the immediate family (defined as follows: mother, father, sibling, spouse, or child), or student is incapacitated to the point where he/she is hospitalized on day of exam. DO NOT UNDER ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES ASK TO TAKE YOUR PRACTICAL AT ANY OTHER TIME FOR ANY OTHER REASON. ALL REQUESTS WILL BE DENIED. Upon the first class day that the student returns to school, a written excuse must be presented specifically indicating the dates that are to be excused. Excuses will not be accepted for routine procedures (checkups, teeth cleanings, eye exams, etc.). If you have a valid excuse and missed a practical then your other practical will count twice. You are only allowed ONE excused absence from a lab practical. If you miss more than one practical with an excused absence, you will be expected to ask for a hardship withdrawal since the lab practicals count for a majority of the class points. Lab exercises are due at the beginning of lab on the assigned date. Any assignment that is not turned in at the beginning of lab period is considered late. There is a 20% per school day (M-F) penalty for late lab reports. Lab reports will not be accepted more than one week after they are due. Electronic submission of assignments is only allowed if the instructor specifically permits it. If it was not permitted, electronic submissions will not be accepted and your work will be considered late, losing points until the instructor receives a printed copy of the assignment. Printing problems are not an acceptable excuse for submitting work late. Under NO circumstances will assignments be accepted more than one week after they are due or after the graded work has been returned to the class, whichever is sooner. Turn in all parts of your assignment together. No supplemental materials may be added once you have turned in the assignment. Academic Dishonesty Cheating is defined as copying anything that is not your own and turning it in as your own work. Be sure to hand in your own work. Cheating will not be accepted for any of the following violations: a. If you work on an assignment with a classmate and you write your answers with the same wording as your classmate then you will be accused of cheating (and so will your fellow classmate). b. If you copy ANYTHING out of a book or off of a web page then you will be accused of cheating. c. If you copy answers off of another person's paper during a test then you will be accused of cheating. d. If you are caught with an inappropriate device on your desk during an exam

7 Cheating in any form will result in a minimum of zero on the assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs for any violation. Judicial procedures are described at Disruption of the Learning Environment Behavior which disrupts the teaching learning process during class activities will not tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at this link. Other Policies You must come prepared for each lab. Make sure you read the material before coming to class. Lab notebook must be completed with each objective in order to receive full points for notebook. Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending lab. Proper attire and footwear must be worn in the laboratory at all times. Inappropriate items include, but are not limited to: shorts or skirts above the knee and shoes that do not cover the feet (e.g. sandals, flip-flops). Students should not wear hanging jewelry, sleeveless tops or tops with long, flowing sleeves. Students who come to lab without appropriate clothing or footwear will not be permitted to take part in lab and will forfeit any points for that day. Safety googles or safety glasses must be worn. Student's hair must be restrained (NO EXCEPTIONS!!) so that it does not come in contact with Bunsen burners or microorganisms. It is the student's responsibility to bring a hair clip, rubber band, etc. All lab benches must be disinfected at the start and end of each lab. Students must wash their hands before leaving the lab. Students are responsible for the care of laboratory equipment. Deductions from grades will be taken for improper microscope care, etc. You will be working with pathogenic organisms. If you are seen acting careless with these cultures you will be excused from the lab for that day and receive a zero for any work due during that lab. No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the laboratory. No electronic devices may be out or in use during exams or other graded assignments. TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES when entering the classroom. CELL PHONE USAGE MUST OCCUR OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM! Failure to follow this policy will result in a zero for any work due or quiz taken during that lab or ultimately your course grade.

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