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Instructor: Dr. Debra (Debbie) Lancaster

Introduction to Microbiology Biology 260 Winter Quarter, 2012 Lecture MW 2:00-3:35 p.m. and Laboratory TTh 2:00-3:55 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Debra (Debbie) Lancaster. Office#: 214 Kulshan Hall Office phone: 383-3531 (please feel free to leave a message) Email: dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu

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Instructor: Dr. Debra (Debbie) Lancaster

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  1. Introduction to MicrobiologyBiology 260Winter Quarter, 2012Lecture MW 2:00-3:35 p.m. andLaboratory TTh 2:00-3:55 p.m.

  2. Instructor: Dr. Debra (Debbie) Lancaster Office#: 214 Kulshan Hall Office phone: 383-3531 (please feel free to leave a message) Email: dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu Office hours: M 1:30-1:55 p.m. T 11:30-12:30 p.m. TH 1:00-1:55 p.m. F 1:35-2:30 p.m. Others by appointment

  3. Other classes I teach two other courses this quarter. I am not available during those class times: ENVS 100 MWF 9:30-10:55 a.m. BIOL 160 MWF 11:30-1:25 p.m.

  4. Required materials: Black, J. G. 2008. Microbiology: principles and explorations 7th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, NJ, USA. Lancaster, D. L. and M. L. Bennett. 2011. Microbiology laboratory manual. Whatcom Community College. Bellingham, WA, USA. The notes, study guides, and powerpoints will be available on my college website. The text and lab manual are sold in the bookstore. Goggles for laboratory

  5. Suggested materials: Leboffe, M.J. and B. E. Pierce. 2008. A photographic atlas for the microbiology laboratory. 4thedition Morton Publishing Co., Englewood, CO, USA.

  6. COLLEGE LEARNING OBJECTIVES KNOWING THINKING COMMUNICATING

  7. POLICIES

  8. ATTENDANCE LECTURES ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY- IF YOU ARE ABSENT CHECK WITH CLASSMATES LABS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY- DO NOT MISS UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY; LABS CANNOT BE MADE UP

  9. NO CHEATING OR PLAGERISM

  10. Professional Behavior If you are late or leave early be quiet Do not disturb classmates during lecture Pay attention when classmates are speaking No talking on cell phones in class (just go out into the hall) No talking in class Show respect to classmates and instructor AND ALWAYS LISTEN IN LAB AND THEN FOLLOW DIRECTIONS

  11. Special support services (e.g., notes takers, testing accommodations) can be provided to qualified students. Any student with a disability requiring auxiliary aids, services, or other reasonable accomodations should contact the Disability Support Services office in the Entry and Advising Center (LDC 116) at 360-383-3080 or [VP] 360-256-7182.

  12. This Course is Challenging Keep up with material Turn in all assignments on time Complete study guides Ask for clarification if needed

  13. EXAMS Three regular exams every two weeks (the lowest will be dropped) One comprehensive final (cannot be dropped) Format of exams 24 multiple choice 13 Matching 13 True/False 15 Fill in the Blank 70 points of essay (12-14 questions usually)

  14. Exam schedule Exam 1- Jan. 18 Exam 2- Feb. 8 Exam 3 – Feb. 29 Final Exam – March 21

  15. Laboratories There are special rules for work in the laboratory that must be followed. Always be prepared for lab exercises (read them over before class) Always be safe

  16. Papers I Global Climate Change and Microbe – 3 Feb. Unknown #1- 2 March Unknown #2- 16 March 10 Lab Summaries – the week after completion Quick Reference for Lab Tests – 10 February Extra Credit (optional)- 16 March

  17. Papers II Please see grading rubrics at the end of the polices and syllabi for Global Climate Change and Microbe Paper, Unknown #1, and Unknown #2 Please see directions in Policy Statement

  18. DROPPING THE COURSE If you choose to drop this course, it is your responsibility to complete the required paperwork. If you stop coming to class, then I will not record a V, nor will I give you a V if you do not like your grade at the end of the quarter. Instead you will get the grade that you have earned at the end of the quarter.

  19. INCOMPLETES I will not allow you to take an incomplete in this course unless you meet the following criteria: (1) you must be passing the class with at least a 70% on all work, (2) you must have a legitimate reason for the incomplete (e.g., illness, moving), and (3) you cannot drop the class because the deadline for the last day to officially drop has passed.

  20. As a consequence of my policies on incompletes and vanish grades, you should look carefully at your progress prior to the last day to officially drop (28 February) and if you feel like you will not be able to complete the course or if you will not be able to earn the grade that you desire, then you should seriously consider dropping the course..

  21. Grade Calculation • I shall calculate your grade as follows: • Lecture: • The two highest scores from the three exams (200 points. each) 400 • The comprehensive final 200 • One paper 50 • Presentation 30 • Laboratory: • Laboratory summaries 100 • Two formal laboratory reports (100 points each) 200 • Quick Reference for lab tests 10 • Professional points 10 • Total possible points 1,000 • Bonus points will be added to or penalty points will be subtracted from your total.

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