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Biology 418/618: Microbial Ecology Spring 2009
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Course description and prerequisites: Study of microbes as individuals, populations, and communities in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. Topics such as nutrient cycling, biodegradation, and biotechnology discussed from an ecological standpoint. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite Bio 251/351 or consent of instructor. 3 credits. Class: Monday and Wednesday 11:30 am-12:45 pm ; White Hall Auditorium ( WHI 105) Course website and official class syllabus: http://faculty.unlv.edu/hedlund/Bio418.htm Reading assignments, grades, and announcements are on WebCampus . Required text: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 12th Edition by Madigan, Martinko, Dunlap, and Clark Instructor: Undergraduate students: Graduate students: Extra credit: 1 percentage point of extra credit (added to the final grade) will be available to all 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. Calculation of final grade: The following grading scale will be used: A, 100-90%; B, 89-80; C, 79-70; D, 69-60%; and F, <60%. Grade posting: Exam grades and cumulative grades will be posted as soon as possible after each exam on WebCampus . Exams - There are three exams, two midterms and a final. Each is weighed equally. The first two exams are comprised of two equally weighted parts: (i) a take home written assignment and (ii) an in class multiple choice/matching exam. The take home portion of the exams are designed to help prepare you for the in class portion. Students are encouraged to meet to discuss this assignment; however, the answers, where appropriate, should be unique . Do not be tempted to copy text from another person or from another source (text book, website, publication). I will consider this to be cheating and/or copyright infringement and I will deal with it as described below in the section on Academic Misconduct. Students will have one week to complete the take home portion of the exam, which will generally be due on the day of the in class exam. The in class portion of the exams will be approximately 25 multiple choice/matching exam questions. I will provide scantron forms. Be sure to bring a number 2 pencil and your student ID card. I will check student ID cards. Remember, the take home assignment is designed to guide you on the content of this exam. The final exam will be ~50 multiple choice/matching questions and it will be scheduled during the normally scheduled exam time. It will be cumulative and weighed the same as the other two exams. Attendance at in class exams is required and an absence will result in a zero unless you (1) provide the instructor with reasonable justification of your absence before the exam (including religious holidays and official UNLV extracurricular activities) or (2) provide written documentation of the reason for your absence on official letterhead of a physician or legal authority within one week after the exam date. Eligible students will take a make-up exam. A make-up exam will not be similar to the original and it must be completed within 1 week of the original exam. A student who does not take a make-up exam within 1 week of the original exam will receive a zero for the test. Old exams are available on WebCampus . 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. Expected Learning Outcomes – Specific, overarching goals for the semester include:
Academic Misconduct – “Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the campus community; all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Academic Misconduct Policy and are encouraged when faced with choices to always take the ethical path. Students enrolling in UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV's function as an educational institution.” An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism: “Using the words or ideas of another, from the Internet or any source, without proper citation of the sources.” See the “Student Academic Misconduct Policy” (approved December 9, 2005 ) located at: http://studentlife.unlv.edu/judicial/misconductPolicy.html . Copyright. 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 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, January 16, 2009 , to be assured of this opportunity. Faculty may give students an additional week, but are encouraged to set a clear deadline. NOTE: Students who represent UNLV at any official extracurricular activity shall also have the opportunity to make up assignments, but the student must provide official written notification to the instructor no less than one week prior to the missed class(es). This policy shall not apply in the event that completing the assignment or administering the examination at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the university that could reasonably have been avoided. There should be good faith effort by both faculty and student to come to a reasonable resolution. When disagreements regarding this policy do arise, they can be appealed to the department chair/unit director, college/school dean, and/or the Faculty Senate Academic Standards Committee. For purposes of definition, extracurricular activities may include, but are not limited to; band, drama, intercollegiate athletics, recruitment, and any other activity sanctioned by a college/school dean, and/or the Executive Vice President and Provost. 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-3-301. 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/ 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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