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Biology 260: Introduction to Microbiology. Lecture: 1:30-2:55 p.m. MW Lab: 1:30-3:25 p.m. TTh. Debra L. lancaster , P h.D. 214 Kulshan 383-3531 dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu Office hours: M 3-4 T 11-12:00 p.m. TH 12:30-1:25 p.m. Others by appointment. Background.
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Biology 260: Introduction to Microbiology Lecture: 1:30-2:55 p.m. MW Lab: 1:30-3:25 p.m. TTh
Debra L. lancaster, Ph.D. • 214 Kulshan • 383-3531 • dlancast@whatcom.ctc.edu • Office hours: • M 3-4 • T 11-12:00 p.m. • TH 12:30-1:25 p.m. • Others by appointment
Background Taught at Whatcom since 95 AAS from Tyler Junior College-worked as a lab tech for 3 years BS from University of Texas at Tyler- undergrad research with snakes MS from Miami University- research on activity patterns in salamanders Ph.D. Univ. of Louisiana, Lafayette- predator prey relationships
Materials • Text- Black Microbiology: Principles and explorations • Notes, study guides syllabi policies available on my faculty website- access from college website • Lab Manual- Lancaster and Bennett • Protective clothing for lab, closed toed shoes
College learning objectives • Learning • Thinking • Communication • Also- Relating and Integrating
Attendance • Bonus points for two or fewer absences • Grade is often related to attendance • If you miss lecture, it is your responsibility to catch up • Labs should not be missed unless absolutely necessary
Academic dishonesty • No cheating • No plagiarism
Professional behavior • Respect for others- • If you are late or leave early, do it quietly • Turn off cell phones please • Listen to classmates during presentations • Do not put excess work on lab partner • If you are not satisfied with a grade after a brief discussion in class, then see me during office hours • Do not disrupt classmates during lecture
Special Support Services • Call extension 383-3045
This Class is Challenging • Study notes • Complete study guides • Ask questions • Turn in all assignments
Exams • Three “regular exams” – the lowest grade is dropped • Final is partially comprehensive and cannot be dropped • Makeups are all essay • You have to call before the exam • You have to take it within 2 business days • You have the option of dropping it
Exam Format 24 Multiple Choice 13 Matching 13 T/F 15 Fill in the bland 70 points of short answer/essay (5-10 pts. Each) @ 12-14 questions The final will be partially comprehensive
Exam Dates • Exam 1 – 6 Oct. • Exam 2 – 27 Oct. • Exam 3 – 17 Nov. • Final – 8 Dec.
Lab • Always come to lab prepared to do the work for safety, efficiency, and fairness to your lab partner • We will work with pathogenic microbes and dangerous chemicals so aseptic technique is required • No eating or drinking in lab • Always clean up and dispose of materials properly
Written assignmentsTo be turned into me or brought to my office • Global climate change and microbiology paper- Draft 30 Apr., Final due 7 May • Formal laboratory reports • Unknown #1- Draft 10 Nov., Final due 19 Nov. • Unknown #2- Draft Nov. 23, Final 3 Dec. • Lab summaries- due the week after completion • Extra credit - 23 Nov.
Ws and Vs • If you stop coming to class, make sure to do the paperwork • No Vs • See dates in Policy statement
Your grade • Two highest exams – 400 pts • Final - 200pts • Global Warming & Micro – 50 pts • Presentation – 30 pts • Lab Summaries – 110 pts • Formal labs – 200 pts • Professional pts – 10 pts
Syllabi • Lecture • Lab
Signature page • Complete and turn in • SEE YOU IN LAB