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Biology 351: Microbial Systems Fall 2008
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Course description and prerequisites: Microbial Systems provides in-depth coverage of prokaryotic cell structure, function, genetics, diversity, ecology, and pathogenesis, with an emphasis on microbial metabolism, bacterial genetics and molecular mechanisms. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Credit not allowed in both BIOL 251 and 351. Prerequisites: BIOL 189, BIOL 196, BIOL197, CHEM 121. 4 credits. Class: Tuesday & Thursday11:30 am - 12:45 pm ; Bigelow Physics Building (BPB) 102 Course website: http://faculty.unlv.edu/hedlund/Bio351.htm Webcampus site: All course lectures, up to date lecture grades, and selected other material are avaiable on Webcampus. Required text: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 12th Edition by Madigan, Martinko, Dunlap, and Clark Instructor: Class limit: 150 Labs: All labs are in 313 White Hall; Check your section for time and day. Lab Coordinator: Shyama Malwane Grading : Lab: 40% of your grade will come from the lab section. Your lab grade will be based on performance on the following: laboratory exams (240 points total; 2 exams), lab reports (120 points), unknown lab report (150 points); lab quizzes (80 points total), and correct use of microscope and lab coat (10 points). You must attend lab every week, including the first week of the semester. Calculation of final grade: A percentage will be calculated for the lecture and the lab. Your lecture percentage will be multiplied by 0.6 and your lab percentage will be multiplied by 0.4. The resulting values will be added together to obtain your final grade. A, 100-90%; B, 89-80; C, 79-70; D, 69-60%; and F, <60%. Extra credit: 1 percentage point of extra credit (added to the final grade) will be available to students based on attendance at the lecture. Attendance will be taken three times during the semester. Students who are present for all three unannounced days will receive the point. Students who are not present on one or more of the dates will be unable to receive the point regardless of the reason. Grade posting: Exam grades and cumulative grades will be posted as soon as possible after each exam outside my office (306A White). Grades will be posted under the last four numbers of your student ID number (number beginning with L000…). Lecture etiquette: During lecture you are expected to behave in a way that is not disruptive to the class. Eating is allowed but students should strive to eat quietly and not make a mess. Cell phones should be turned off. Microbiology at UNLV: There is a growing core of microbiology courses at UNLV as well as a new microbiology concentration (see course catalog). For up to date information on course offerings in microbiology please visit the UNLV microbiology web page: http://faculty.unlv.edu/hjwing/microbiology.htm . Below is a list of upper division courses in microbiology. 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The University requires all members of the University Community to familiarize themselves and to follow copyright and fair use requirements. You are individually and solely responsible for violations of copyright and fair use laws. The university will neither protect nor defend you nor assume any responsibility for employee or student violations of fair use laws . Violations of copyright laws could subject you to federal and state civil penalties and criminal liability, as well as disciplinary action under University policies. To familiarize yourself with copyright and fair use policies, you are encouraged to visit the following website: http://www.unlv.edu/committees/copyright/ . Disability Resource Center (DRC) – The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and Faculty Senate have endorsed the statement below to be included in all course syllabi. It is important to know that over two-thirds of the students in the DRC reported that the syllabus statement, often read aloud by the faculty during class, directed them to the DRC office. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) coordinates all academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The DRC is the official office to review and house disability documentation for students, and to provide them with an official Academic Accommodation Plan to present to the faculty if an accommodation is warranted. Faculty should not provide students accommodations without being in receipt of this plan. UNLV complies with the provisions set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, offering reasonable accommodations to qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, you will need to contact the DRC for the coordination of services. The DRC is located in the Student Services Complex (SSC), Room 137, and the contact numbers are: Voice (702) 895-0866, TTY (702) 895-0652, fax (702) 895-0651. For additional information, please visit: http://studentlife.unlv.edu/disability/ . Missed Class(es)/Student – As a general rule, a student missing a class or laboratory assignment because of observance of a religious holiday shall have the opportunity to make up missed work. Students must notify the instructor of anticipated absences by the last day of late registration, August 25, 2008 , to be assured of this opportunity. Faculty may give students an additional week, but are encouraged to set a clear deadline. Rebelmail – By policy, faculty and staff should e-mail students' Rebelmail accounts only. Rebelmail is UNLV's official e-mail system for students. It is one of the primary ways students receive official university communication. All UNLV students receive a Rebelmail account after admission to the university. Non-admitted students should contact the Student Help Desk at (702) 895-0761, in the Student Union Room 231, or by e-mail: studenthelp@unlv.edu . See http://rebelmail.unlv.edu/ for additional information. UNLV Writing Center. One-on-one or small group assistance with writing is available free of charge to UNLV students at the Writing Center, located in CDC-301. Although walk-in consultations are sometimes available, students with appointments will receive priority assistance. Appointments may be made in person or by calling 895-3908. The student's Rebel ID Card, a copy of the assignment (if possible), and two copies of any writing to be reviewed are requested for the consultation. More information can be found at: http://writingcenter.unlv.edu/ |
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