Grading and Evaluation Methods:

Required Textbook:

Marjorie Kelly Cowan (2020). Microbiology: A Systems Approach, (6th Ed). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9781260451191 MCB2000C 07-24-2017 Page 3

Topical Outline/Course Assignments/Calendar:

Course Assignment Format is to provide evidence of mastery of the course objectives which are linked to specific program goals and outcomes.

Course Guidelines and Policies*

*Faculty course guidelines must not contradict standard University or Program policies as stated in the University Catalog, Program Student Handbook and/or Program Manual.

Additional guidelines and pre-approved policies may be included, examples appear below. The University Department Chair (UDC) should be consulted prior to making changes in the verbiage or adding additional policies. Any policies included in the syllabus should fit with the “students first” philosophy, and compliment the mission of the University and the program.

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic conduct, professional honesty, and personal integrity. Plagiarism, cheating and other misconduct are serious violations and will not be tolerated, and may result in academic penalties, including suspension or dismissal.

Participation is a basic requirement for an effective learning community. Students’ participation will be assessed and reflected in the participation grade. Class participation is based on the following criteria: arriving to class on-time; paying attention during lectures and discussions; respectful listening when someone else is speaking; being engaged in the class and in your learning without distractions such as texting, side-bar conversations, checking your phone or email etc.

Makeup exams will be allowed only with pre-approval of the instructor or with an acceptable, documented reason. Acceptable reasons for makeup exams include severe illness, family emergency or other unavoidable events. Exam format for makeup exams may be different than the original exam but the content for the exam will not change.

Assignments are due at the start of class on the day noted. Late assignments without penalty will be accepted only in cases of emergency. Students should discuss turning in late work directly with the instructor and in advance of the due date whenever possible. Late assignments will not be accepted if the assignment has already been graded and returned to the class.

This class is a community of learners, which means we will depend upon each other for support and information. In order to learn, we must be open to the views of people different than ourselves. Please honor the uniqueness of your classmates and appreciate the opportunity we have to learn from one another. Please respect each other’s’ opinions and refrain from personal attacks or demeaning comments of any kind. It is of the utmost importance to communicate with courtesy and professionalism. Professional courtesy includes respecting other’s opinions, being courteous and respectful, and working together in the spirit of cooperation.

Students are expected to abide by the policies set forth in the University Catalog and the Student Program Handbook/Manual. The University Catalog is available electronically at http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/catalog/. The Program Student Handbook/Manual is available electronically at the direction of your instructor.