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MICROBIOLOGY |
COURSE NUMBER: Bio 225
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 4
PREREQUISITES: Bio 101 or Bio 210 and placement into Eng 101
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: Microbiology: An Introduction by Tortora, Funke, and Case 9th edition or 10th when available.Pearson Benjamin Cummings. ISBN 0-8053-4791-7. Microbiology Lab Manual: Bio 225 McClain and Campbell. Disposable (paper)lab coat, safety goggles, and latex (nitrile or vinyl)gloves (available in bookstore; colored pencils, Sharpie brand permanent marker, number 2 pencils. TRIPS TO CAMPUS REQUIRED: approximately 20 to include testing and weekly laboratory ACCESS CODE REQUIRED: No ORIENTATION INFORMATION: N/A INSTRUCTOR: Professor Jayne McClain INSTRUCTOR E-MAIL: Jayne.McClain@gvltec.edu INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE: N/A 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 Students not meeting the minimum attendance/correspondence requirement may be withdrawn with a grade of "W" or "WF" based upon the student's academic standing at the last date of attendance/correspondence.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.
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