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Microbiology
(BIOL2215)
Dr. Yoga Sundram
DVM., MS., PhD
Spring 2011 Biology 2215K - Course Outline
Course Title: Microbiology BIOL 2215K Credit Hours: 4
Instructor: Dr. Yoga Sundram Office: 134 Tel. # 912-260-4345
Class Room: 119 Lab Room: 141 e-mail:
Text Book: Foundations in Microbiology, 6th edition, Kathleen Park Talaro; Published by McGraw - Hill Companies
Laboratory Manual: Laboratory Manual for Microbiology, BIOL 2215, 3rd edition, Timothy L. Rhoades. Published by South Georgia College
Course Description:
This course deals with microorganisms, their classification and identification, and their importance in human health. It also deals with preventative and prophylactic aspects of many common diseases.
Laboratory:
Laboratory work includes microbiological techniques for isolation, identification, and enumeration of bacteria. Identification of unknown bacterial sample by a series of tests and tabulation will be practiced. On-hand understanding of the concepts discussed during lectures is made feasible with biologic materials and laboratory techniques. Group discussions and exercises will be included.
Science Learning Resource Center (SLRC)
With the support of the Natural Science Foundation, the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics has developed and maintains a Science Learning Resource Center which provides a variety of learning materials in most areas of science and mathematics. The materials serve as alternative learning experiences for the disciplines in this division and are designed to enhance mastery of a given subject or topic. During the semester, students are assigned various learning materials in biology that are complementary to those in the classroom.
Course Objective:
- At the end of the course, a student is expected to have a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of microbes, their classification, methods of isolation and identification. A complete knowledge of laboratory techniques related to the above is expected of the students.
- Application of the knowledge as it relates to existing and emerging diseases is of particular importance.
- Critical thinking and decision making as related to any health issues should be a challenge the student be able to handle with ease.
- The student should be able to interact with other health personnel on any subject matter with confidence and professionalism.
Evaluation Procedure:
The final grade for this course is based on 4 written exams and a laboratory report grade. The lab report will be given equal weight as the written exam. Written exams covering lectures consist of multiple choices, fill in the blank, definitions and short answers. Students with an excused absence for an exam (after verification by the instructor / school authorities) may take a make-up exam within a week of his or her return to school. Warning: Make-up exams will be in an essay format and are much, much harder!! A missed exam not made-up carries a zero grade. A lab report not submitted on time or is incomplete will be given a zero grade.
Grading: 90 to 100 = A
80 to 89 = B
70 to 79 = C
60 to 69 = D
0 to 59 = F
Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend all lectures and laboratory classes. The Division of Natural Science and Mathematics has laid down the following requirements in cases when it is not possible for a student to attend a class.
- A student not present at roll call will be counted absent for that class.
- An unexcused absence from an exam or graded class work gets the student a zero grade.
- Student with an excused absence will get a zero grade if the assigned exam or work is not made-up.
- The maximum number of class days a student can miss and still receive credit is twice the number of classes per week, of which no more than half may be unexcused.
NON-STUDENT POLICY: IT IS THE CAMPUS POLICY THAT CHILDREN AND VISITORS MAY NOT BE PRESENT IN THE CLASS ROOMS WHEN LECTURE IS IN PROGRESS OR IN THE LABORATORIES AT ANY TIME.
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phone is a distraction in class, both to the instructor and to the rest of the class. CELL PHONE USE IS DISCOURAGED. Notices are posted throughout the building in this regards.
Special Needs Statement:Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the instructor atthe beginning of the semester.Students who have not presented validation for learning disabilities from the Regents' Center for Learning Disability (University System of Georgia) should complete all necessary paperwork and submit this to Ms. Angela Nuga in Student Support Services, Powell Hall 104. The telephone number is (912)-260-4435.Students who have not presented validation for physical disabilities should register with the Office of the Vice President for Student Success, Mr. Wes Brown, Richey Hall. The telephone number is (912)-260-4317.
Student Responsibilities
Study guides and other materials may be posted on Georgia View. Make sure you print them out and use it if necessary. If other materials are handed out during class and if you are absent, it is your responsibility to get copies of these materials from your class mates. I will not provide these materials to you other than during that particular class.
Also, if you miss an exam, it is your responsibility to remind me about it and arrange for a make up test
Students!