SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE

  

BIO 2117 INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY; SPRING 2012

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

INSTRUCTOR:                                Dr. Celeste Matthews

Office:              B320   (South Campus)

                                    Phone:              706-646-6183

                                    E-mail: cmatthews@sctech.edu

 

Course:            BIOL: 2117 Microbiology

Type:               Traditional – web enhanced

Term:               Fall Semester 2012

CRN:      41437     Credit Hours:  3

                  

Lab Hours:       Laboratory is separate   41438   1 Credit hour

Class Session: Tuesday

Classroom Location:  Flint Campus B410

Class Time:      1:00pm – 3:50pm         Lab 4:00 pm - 6:50 pm

 

MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION

Van Meter and Hubert  Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional  ISBN: 978-0-323-04594-0

 

COMPETENCY AREAS

               Cell Biology                                          Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

            Immunology                                          Aseptic Technique

            Classification of Microbes                    Microbial Growth

            Microbial Physiology                            Culturing Techniques

            Viral Replication                                   Laboratory Analysis of Microbes

            Microbial Pathogenesis                         Microbial Genetics

            Infectious Disease                                 Epidemiology

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Academic Grade: Students will receive an academic grade based on numerical averages. The numerical grade is converted to a letter grade according to the following scale:

90-100               A

80-89                 B

70-79                 C

60-69                 D

Below 60            F

 Computation of Academic Grades for lecture:

Exams                                                   50%

Quizzes                                                 10%

Final Exam - comprehensive                    25%

Homework                                              15%

 Lab grades:

    Lab grades will be calculated based on daily lab grades.  (Daily grades = 100%)

 

 

Student Assignments, Lectures, and/or Course

 Format of Course:

 This course is a traditional course which is web-enhanced; only quizzes and homework assignments will be conducted online.

 All students are expected to attend every lecture.  

  

Required Format for Submitting Assignments:

 Assessments will be submitted:

In class: exams

homework and classwork

Grading Expectations and Deductions: 

 Make-Up Work Policy

No make-up test will be allowed unless verification of self-hospitalization or obituary of loved one is presented.

Absolutely no make-up quizzes allowed. (If your computer doesn’t work, go to the campus library, public library, or access the quiz on your phone internet.)

No make-up homework assignments allowed.

 

 If you fail to take an assessment during the scheduled timeframe availability, you will receive a grade of zero (0).

  

Dates to Remember and Withdrawal Information:     

 Last day to Drop Classes:         January 17, 2012

Last day to Add Classes:           January 17, 2012

Mid-term Withdrawal Date:      March 20, 2012

 Students who cannot complete the course must withdraw by completing a Drop/Add form or an Official Withdrawal Form before the mid-term withdrawal date. Students who stop attending classes without completing the proper documentation will receive an academic grade of F for the term.

 Any student who has attended at least some portion of one class period will be submitted as “stopped attending” upon such time that he/she fails to attend class for a period of two weeks (traditional or hybrid) or fails to log on to on-line class for a period of two weeks. Once a student has been submitted as “stopped attending” only the VPAA can reinstate him/her to class.

 Term Starts:                                          January 11, 2012         

Current Student Registration:               Mar. 26th – May 13th

Holiday(s):                                             Jan. 16th, Mar.  5th – 11th

Current Student Payment Deadline:    January 17, 2012

Term Ends:                                          May 9, 2012

Next Term – Summer Session starts:   June 4, 2012

 Work Ethics: Work ethics skills are vital in the workplace. Southern Crescent’s programs incorporate work ethics into curriculum and all students are expected to utilize appropriate work ethics while enrolled. The following work ethics skills will be taught in detail and enforced once you enter into your respective program:  Appearance, Attendance, Attitude, Communication, Organizational Skills, Character, Cooperation, Productivity, Respect, and Teamwork. In this course we will review the specific work ethic traits which you are expected to exercise throughout the course.

 Cheating Policy: Deception in which a student misrepresents that they have mastered information on an academic exercise; submitting work that is not your own, giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or exams, tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of an exam, and/or plagiarism. Students caught cheating will receive zeros on assignments and tests. Upon the second incident, the student will receive a course grade of F.

 Classroom/Lab, Campus Policies, and Emergencies:

 Classroom/Lab:  No food or drink is allowed in classrooms.  Please turn off cell phones and refrain from using headphones in class.

 Campus:  Security badges must be worn at all times while on campus!  Only park in designated student parking spaces. Violators will receive a parking ticket issued by campus security. Use designated smoking areas only. Please utilize the recycle bins on campus for discarded paper and plastic bottles. Please make every effort to keep our campus clean!

Emergencies:  In case of an emergency, dial 9-911. Emergency evacuation plans are located in each classroom. Familiarize yourself with emergency exits.

BannerWeb, Angel, and Student E-mail Information:

 BannerWeb is an online database that students can access in order to register for classes, print schedules, review transcripts, GPA, financial aid, and other pertinent student-related data. A username and login is required. Step-by-step directions for accessing and logging in to BannerWeb are located in the Staying Connected document. (http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf). If you need BannerWeb help, contact Student Affairs at 770-228-7348 (Griffin Campus) or 706-646-6148 (Flint Campus).

Angel is the online software used for web enhanced, hybrid, and online classes. If you experience Angel issues please contact onlinelearning@sctech.edu. Include your name and Student ID in the e-mail message. Step-by-step directions for accessing and logging in to Angel are located in the Staying Connected document. (http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf)

Student E-mail accounts are automatically issued to each student enrolled at Southern Crescent Technical College. You are expected to use your student issued e-mail account. Important school-related information is e-mailed periodically throughout the term, and students are responsible for checking their issued e-mail account. Directions for setting up student e-mail accounts are located in the Staying Connected document. (http://www.sctech.edu/stay_connected.pdf). If you have problems with your student e-mail, contact stumail@sctech.edu.

Campus Contact Information:

 Griffin Campus (770) 228-7348                                                     Flint River Campus (706) 646-6148

 Bookstore Griffin Campus (770) 229-3135                          Bookstore Flint River Campus (706) 646-6158

 Financial Aid Griffin Campus (770) 228-7368                                  Financial Aid Flint River Campus (706) 646-6138

 Library Griffin Campus (770) 412-4755                                           Library Flint River Campus (706) 646-6137

Library Hours (Griffin) 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. M-Th               Library Hours (Flint River) 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. M-Th

*Library hours change during breaks and holidays.                         *Library hours change during breaks and holidays.

 Equity Statement: As set forth in its student catalog, Southern Crescent Technical College does not  discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status  (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).  Title IX/Equity Coordinator:  Special Services Manager, Griffin Campus, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia, 30223; (770) 228-7382. ADA/Section 504 Coordinator:  Special Services Coordinator, Griffin Campus, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia, 30223; (770) 228-7258. Any complaints filed against the Title IX/ Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator on any campus/center shall be handled by the Vice President for Student Affairs, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, Georgia, 30223. (770) 228-7348.

Career Services: The Career Services Center is a designated area that provides career and job search services for current students and graduates. This area includes job search information, resume sample handouts, employer brochures, and job postings. Several computer stations are available specifically for job-related web research and resume development. An extensive listing of employer and resource websites, bookmarked for student review, is provided. Staff assistance with interview tips, techniques, and job readiness training is provided for students to maximize their job search abilities.

Griffin Campus (770) 228-7348                                                     Flint River Campus (706) 646-6418

 Georgia Work Ready: This test was created to ensure that Georgia's workers have the best skills, easy access to training and world-class job opportunities. The backbone of the initiative is the Work Ready Certificate, which assesses the real world skills of Georgia's workers. Georgians can use their Work Ready Certificate to prove their work readiness to potential employers. Georgia also offers gap training aimed at helping to improve Certificate scores, enabling career growth and continued on-the-job success. This, combined with an innovative job profiling process that accurately identifies the exact skills required for specific jobs is helping create the perfect match between Georgia workers and jobs. The test is free! Call to schedule an appointment to take the test.

 Griffin Campus (770) 228-7364                                                     Flint River Campus (706) 646-6151

 Warranty: If one of our graduates educated under a standard program or his/her employer finds that the graduate is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical college will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer.

 Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to amend or edit any portion of this syllabus at any time.