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COURSE NUMBER: Bio 225

SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4

PREREQUISITES: placement in Eng 101 and high school biology or once college level science laboratory class

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a detailed study of microbiology as it relates to infection and the disease processes of the body. Topics include immunity, epidemiology, medically important microorganisms and diagnostic procedures for identification.

SYLLABUS:

REQUIRED TEXT: 1. Microbiology: An Introduction, Tortora and Funke, 9th ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ISBN # 0-8053-7796-4 2. Microbiology Lab Manual, McClain and Campbell. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: available in the bookstore (1) Number 2 pencils (for computer graded tests in laboratory). (2) Three-ring binder for lab and lecture (3) Scantron Form 882-E (need at least 2 forms for computer-graded tests in laboratory). (4) Disposable lab coat for lab- (must be disposable, no cloth coats please!)) (5) Disposable latex, vinyl, or nitrile gloves for lab work (6) Safety glasses or goggles (There are some available to borrow). (7) Colored pencils (8) Sharpie permanent marking pen

TRIPS TO CAMPUS REQUIRED: once per week for lab

ACCESS CODE REQUIRED: No

ORIENTATION INFORMATION: N/A

INSTRUCTOR: Jayne McClain

INSTRUCTOR E-MAIL: Jayne.McClain@gvltec.edu

INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE: This course requires self-direction, motivation, and a mature approach to learning.

DISTANCE LEARNING ATTENDANCE POLICY: In order to avoid access denied status, students should make contact with their instructor within the first three days of class. Attendance in an online class is defined by correspondence and the student is expected to demonstrate, at least once a week, that he/she is actively involved and is corresponding in the class. Examples of activities that can be used to demonstrate this involvement include, but not limited to the following: posting/receiving e-mails, participating in online course discussions via bulletin boards and chat rooms, and completing and submitting course assignments.

Students not meeting the minimum attendance/correspondence requirement may be withdrawn with a grade of "W" or "WF" based upon the student's academic standing at the last date of attendance/correspondence. Email through WebCT will be the primary means of communication, especially when the student is having difficulty answering a question or solving an exercise or a problem. For your instructor to help you effectively, please provide as much information as possible when communicating and it is the student's responsibility to check all virtual correspondence (email, bulletin board) regularly. College Online strongly encourages communication with your instructor.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students are responsible for completing the required forms for dropping/withdrawing from course(s) and failure to do so will result in a performance grade, usually a grade of" F ". Click here for the last day to withdraw: Important Dates