Summer 2024 BIO 2924 Outline

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BIO 2924 - Microbiology Dr. Gates Holmes Community College

Course Outline

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District Syllabus

Summer 2024

Course & Instructor Info

Class Modes and Times

Course Number, Title, Description, and Credit

Classroom Locations

Instructor's Contact Information

Course Materials

Recommended/ Optional

Required

Assignments & Grading

midterm vs. final grade

grading scale

bonus

* Required assignments submitted in Canvas are ”due by” a certain date and time. However, they can still be submitted late with no penalties until the “available by” time. The student assumes the risk of having technical issues not resolved after the “due by” date and time.

To be successful in this class, you are stronly encouraged to follow a routine to be most prepared for each class meeting:

last Two weeks

first two weeks

Get an idea of the overall plan for each class meeting:

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 Complete Post-Lecture quiz prior to the next lecture meeting. Submit other assignments as requested and by their due dates.  Study for quizzes and exams.

Class Schedule

After Class

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 Participate in class activities and discussions.  Ask questions to clarify notes.  Conduct lab investigations.

During Class

1st

 Read and take notes from next meeting's reading assignment (lecture and lab).  Respond to Guiding Questions for reading assignment.  Watch lecture video.  Complete Holmeswork assignment(s) and Lecture Prep Questionnaire.

Before Class

Last two weeks

Assignments & Grading

Tentative Class Schedule

grading scale

*At least one assessment this semester will be administered as an online, take-home assessment.

first two weeks

Assignments & Grading

Tentative Class Schedule

grading scale

Lab Safety | Expectations

Communication | Grade Review | Make-up Work Rigor of Exams | Withdrawal & Audit

Assignment Submission Exam Protocol

Absences | Participation & Preparation

Decorum | Electronic Devices | Integrity

Class Policies

All policies and procedures found in the Policy and Procedures Guide and Bulletin of Holmes Community College will be followed. Holmes policies and regulations regarding campus shutdown can be found on the Canvas course home page.

Handle your business.

Demonstrate respect at all times.

Do the work.

Attend class, listen actively, and participate.

Be safe in lab.

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Lab Supplies and Resources

dr. gates' policies

HOlmes regulations

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Lab Policies & Materials

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Holmes Resources

Attend class, listen actively, and participate.

a. Absences: This course allows three (3) unexcused absences (lecture and lab combined) before being administratively withdrawn. Absences include entering lecture or lab tardy (e.g., after roll call), leaving class prior to being dismissed, being tardy following a class break, and dismissal from class due to unwarranted behaviors, disengagement, or unapproved educational use of technology. Students who are dismissed from class more than once could later be administratively withdrawn from the course. Because this class is in a hybrid format that combines face-to-face and asynchronous online modalities, absences can also be incurred due to missing required assignments available during asynchronous online times (outside of class). Not attempting at least 75% of available work constitutes an absence for that week. Valid documentation for a missed class should be uploaded in Canvas within 24 hours of the absence. The hard copy should be kept in the event it is needed for reinstatement into the course. Students can see their number of absences in My Holmes and Canvas. b. Participation & Preparation: Per the Holmes Bulletin and especially for this course, students should prepare for lecture by reading and taking notes from the assigned chapters (pages) in the textbook, completing the assigned assignments, and reviewing previous class notes.

Official Form of Communication

The official mode of communication at Holmes Community College is via email through My Holmes and Canvas. Students are responsible for checking their Holmes email and Canvas for announcements, assignments, and changes in class meetings, topics, etc. Revisions to emails are only seen in Canvas.

Bonus Opportunities

There are several opportunities provided to students to earn additional points in this course. Points will be deducted from your total bonus points due to incurring unexcused absences (and tardies). Aside from completing assignments and miscellaneous tasks found in the Bonus Opportunities module, bonus points can also be earned in these ways:

1. Attending assigned campus/ college events
2. 10% of points earned from dropped assignments
3. Adhering to lecture and lab policies/ expectations
4. Spinning the bonus wheel

Handle your business.

a. Communication: The official mode of communication is via Holmes email. Students should check their email and Canvas regularly for class updates. Students should email me concerning personal matters such as grades and makeup work via Holmes or Canvas email. Although virtual office hours may be honored, an appointment is necessary to prepare for the Web conference. b. Grade Review: Students should notify me within 24 hours of a grade being posted in Canvas to inquire about the graded assignment or to review an assessment. Grades can be viewed in the Class Information and Documents module or by clicking on the “Grades” icon on the Canvas home page. c. Make-up Work: If there is no valid documentation for the absences, the missed assignment may be dropped. In-class assessments (tests or quizzes) and other assignments can be made up with a valid excuse for the missed class date and time. Excuses for assignments completed or submitted online must account for the assignment’s entire availability. Students are responsible for contacting me and making up the assignment (or assessment) within 24 hours of the missed assignment (or assessment) during normal operation hours. Here are the steps to making up work:i. Upload the valid excuse to the “Excuses” icon in Canvas (or in Class Information and Documents module) within 24 hours of missed assignment. Per the Holmes Bulletin, extenuating circumstances for a valid excuse include sickness, death in family, legal situation, military duty, or school business**. Falsification of valid excuses will be handled by the Office of Academic Programs/ the dean. (**Completing proctored exams for online classes is not considered school business.)ii. You should then book an appointment using the link in Canvas (home page) to make up your assignment within 24 hours of the missed assignment’s deadline. If a student’s excuse is not validated or the appointment is booked after 24 hours, the appointment will be cancelled. It is the student’s responsibility to modify his/her schedule to make up work within this timeframe. The makeup for lab investigation assignments is in Canvas (Lab module). d. Rigor of Exams: Assessments are partly application-based. Please request assistance during office hours or study sessions (if provided) for practice or to discuss strategies for answering these questions. e. Withdrawal/ Audit: Students can withdraw themselves or audit from this course with a fee (per course) during a specified time period of the semester. Refer to the Holmes Academic Calendar (bottom of front page of website). Students who are habitually tardy after the last day to withdraw/ audit may not be allowed to enter class.

Grading Scale

The level of mastery as outlined by the student handbook:

A = 895 + (89.5 -100)B = 795 - 894 (79.5 - 89.4)C = 695 - 794 (69.5 - 79.4) D = 595 - 694 (59.5 - 69.4) F = 0 – 594 (0 - 59.4)

• Times
• Monday - Wednesdays: 12:40-1pm (F2F or virtually)
• Thursdays: 8-9am (virtually only, by appointment)
• Weekdays: Email
• Book an appointment here by clicking or scanning this QR code:

Office Hours

Antoine Gates, PhD

STEM Division Chair, Biology Instructor, and Pre-Health Professions Advisor

• Email: agates@holmescc.edu
• Office Location: SBE 136
• Phone Number: (601) 605-3328

Demonstrate respect at all times.

a. Decorum: The expectations of students in this course are that they are noti. tardy or absent without an excuseii. causing intentional disruptions (e.g., interrupting lectures by exiting and re-entering)iii. displaying disrespect in verbal and non-verbal ways (e.g. holding side conversations, speaking or emailing inappropriately)iv. being disengaged during lecture or lab activities (e.g., sleeping during class, using electronic devices for non-educational purposes, not participating in class, etc.)Adhering to each policy in lecture and lab will result in two (2) bonus points per class day. Being tardy or absent will result in a deduction of one (1) bonus point for each lecture or lab from which a student is tardy or absent. b. Electronics Devices: The use of electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, tablets, and “lay-flat” laptops) during lecture is only allowed if the device remains flat on the desk during class as well as is muted, used solely for educational purposes, and not a distraction to peers and/or the instructor. For the scope of this course, educational purposesd include accessing the eBook and lab handouts, taking notes for this class, and submitting lab investigations. Students who do not have electronic devices will have alternative ways to complete these tasks if technology is needed. Earphones/AirPods should not be kept in students’ ears throughout lecture. c. Integrity: Academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating or plagiarism) will result in failure of the assignment/ assessment.

Lab

Science Building West 110

Lecture

Science Building East 126

Required Text

Tortora, G., Funke, B., Case, C., Weber, D., & Blair, W. (2018). Microbiology An Introduction (13th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/ Benjamin Cummings. (This course includes the eText of this book in Canvas. If you desire a hard copy, you can purchase it via Canvas or the book store.)

BIO 2924

Microbiology

A combined lecture and laboratory course providing a comprehensive study of microbial agents to include taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of pathogenesis and immunity. Labs in this course provide experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Three lectures. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

Posted Grades

Midterm vs. Final Grade

Each assignment has its own value toward your final grade. The midterm grade will be the average of assignments and assessments scored by the midpoint of the semester whereas the final grade will be the summation of all points acquired throughout the course. Each student is required to take the Comprehensive Final Exam. Due to the weight of the final exam, a student’s final grade can be greatly affected based on his/her score on this exam.

Dr. Gates' Lab Policies

1. Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to the Holmes Community College Departmental Laboratory Safety Regulations in addition to the instructor’s policies below. Students should only enter lab after becoming familiar with all lab regulations and procedures. Entering the lab signifies understanding and willingness to abide by all lab safety regulations. Students who repeatedly put themselves or others in danger cannot return to lab. 2. Students cannot conduct labs involving chemicals, dissections, or flames without proper eye protection (e.g., safety glasses or goggles). Sunglasses or other tinted glasses are not acceptable in lab. Depending on the nature of the lab, students may be dismissed for their safety. Being dismissed from class constitutes an absence. Wearing a lab apron or jacket is suggested to protect underlying clothing and skin.3. Food or drinks are not allowed in lab; they should not be visible at any time. Students observed with food or drinks will not receive a bonus point for lab that day. 4. Students are not to plagiarize another classmate’s work, which includes phrasing responses verbatim and submitting their classmates’ pictures or answers as their own. 5. Students are expected to exhibit problem solving in lab. Before asking the instructor for assistance, students are encouraged to re-read the instructions and apply the appropriate reasoning skills needed for the problem. 6. Students are responsible for preparing for lab according to the instructor’s request, especially by reading the assigned lab topics in provided handouts or the lab manual and by bringing necessary supplies to lab to complete the assignments. Maintaining a lab notebook of notes from each lab, its data, and summaries/ reflections is recommended for preparation of and use during lab assessments (exams or quizzes). 7. Hands-on work for a missed lab is difficult and often impossible to make up, thus a generic makeup assignment for lab is in Canvas. Only submit the makeup lab assignment if the make-up policy has been followed. Also, recall that a specified number of lab assignments will be dropped this semester. A virtual lab may substitute a physical lab due to an unexpected campus closure or instructor absence. 8. Lab Investigation/ Analysis assignments are due in Canvas by 8pm after the lab was performed. 9. Students are responsible for reviewing the information written on the dry erase board(s) in the lab to be reminded or informed of upcoming lab assessments, materials needed for future labs, lab deadlines, etc.

13. Note the explosive and flammability characteristics of any lab materials and maintain an adequate distance between flammable materials and flames or sparks. 14. Avoid possible contamination of chemicals by only removing the amounts needed and never return excess, unused chemicals to stock bottles. 15. Dispose of waste chemicals and biological specimen as described in the laboratory procedures or as described by the instructor. 16. If you make contact with any hazardous materials, notify the instructor immediately and follow one of these procedures:

• Use the eye wash station to remove contaminant from face and eye area.
• Use either the safety shower or laboratory faucets to flood the contaminated area with copious amounts of water.

17. In case of a fire, use the safety shower or “drop and roll.” Small fires at labs stations can often be controlled by covering the burning container with a book or larger piece of lab equipment. For larger fires, use the fire extinguisher located on the lab wall. 18. Know the location of all exits. If the laboratory must be evacuated, exit in an orderly, controlled manner. 19. Students should not expose themselves to significant danger. In case of a large chemical spill, fire, and/ or microbial spill, vacate the premises through the nearest exit and leave containment and control of the situation to the instructor or other qualified personnel. 20. Before leaving lab, return all chemicals to the proper location, store all supplies, clean countertops, and wash hands.

Lab Safety Regulations

1. Read all safety precautions that are given by the instructor and/ or contained in the laboratory procedures that are specific to given experiment. 2. Remember that the laboratory is a place for serious work; no pranks or horseplay will be allowed. 3. No unauthorized experiments are allowed. 4. Always wear appropriate safety equipment. Safety glasses should be worn at all times. 5. Inform your instructor if you have a medical condition that may require specific attention and/ or working conditions. 6. Report all accidents, no matter how minor, to your laboratory instructor. 7. Do not eat, drink, store food, use tobacco products, or apply cosmetics in the laboratory. 8. Long hair must be pulled back and secured when using burners and/ or chemicals. 9. Maintain a clean, uncluttered work area. Bring only required items to lab (lab notebook, safety glasses, calculator, etc.). 10. Clean up and dispose of any spills and broken glassware as described in the laboratory guide and/ or as prescribed by the instructor. 11. Use extreme care when using any electrically powered equipment. Be sure hands are dry and remove plugs from outlets by firmly gripping the plug. Do not remove plugs by pulling on the cord. 12. Observe extreme caution when using laboratory burners (natural gas is used in most labs). Before lighting, making sure all gas valves are closed. Open the valves only enough to allow for lighting. After the burner is lit, adjust the flame as needed. Be sure all gas valves are closed before leaving the lab.

Optional Text

Leboffe, M. & Pierce, B. (2016). Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application, brief (3rd ed.). Englewood, CO: Morton Publishing Company.

Optional Text

Leboffe, M. & Pierce, B. (2016). Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application, brief (3rd ed.). Englewood, CO: Morton Publishing Company.

Grading Scale

The level of mastery as outlined by the student handbook:

A = 895 + (89.5 -100)B = 795 - 894 (79.5 - 89.4)C = 695 - 794 (69.5 - 79.4) D = 595 - 694 (59.5 - 69.4) F = 0 – 594 (0 - 59.4)

Do the work.

a. Assignment Submission: Students should submit assignments as requested by their due dates. Assignments that must be submitted in Canvas should be completed by their due dates; however, they can be accepted until the “available by” date with no late penalties. After the “available by” date, no submissions are allowed. Exceptions include bonus and makeup work, which will not be accepted after their due dates. If students encounter technical issues and are unable to submit or complete an electronic assignment, they should notify the proper help desk (i.e., Canvas or Connect) immediately to allow ample time to rectify the issue prior to the deadline. After contacting the help desk, students should email me with a case number for follow-up if the issue has not been resolved. Students should refer to the Troubleshooting page in Canvas (Modules) for details. b. Exam Protocol: Electronic devices (especially phones) should be silent and not visible during the time of the exam. Students are not allowed to exit the testing site and return to complete the exam. Students should use the restroom, gather materials for an illness, and retrieve materials needed for the test prior to class. Students should bring a #2 pencil to class and mark answers on the scantron properly. Any errors made should be clearly erased, and all answers must be marked within the given time. In the event of a take-home/ online exam, students should follow instructions and complete the assessment by its deadline.

July 8th - August 1st | Mondays - Wednesdays

Hybrid Class

Traditional Schedule:

• In-person: 8:30am - 12:40pm (Mondays - Wednesdays)
• Asynchronous Online: when not meeting in-person

Final Exam Schedule: August 1st, 8:30 -10:30am ***Multi-modal flexibility may be implemented at a certain point of semester to provide diverse means for attendance and completion of assignments. To elect into either modality, a contract form in Canvas would have to be completed along with meeting the requirements for each component.

Grading Scale

The level of mastery as outlined by the student handbook:

A = 895 + (89.5 -100)B = 795 - 894 (79.5 - 89.4)C = 695 - 794 (69.5 - 79.4) D = 595 - 694 (59.5 - 69.4) F = 0 – 594 (0 - 59.4)