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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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BIOL-2420-001 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and acellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases and public health. The lab covers basics of culture and identification of bacteria and microbial ecology.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Textbook is OPTIONAL: Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems, 5th ed., 2018, Robert W. Bauman, Pearson(No online access code needed/required)
If you decide you would like to use a textbook a a supplemental source, you can use ;
New book, Used book, older edition of the same book, rented book from the bookstore, or the open source Microbiology text(Link provided below)
Mastering Microbiology website account is not required for this course (access card is part of the bundle from the bookstore with the purchase of a new book, or can be purchased on line.)
I am also providing a link to an opensource Microtext(Free online format textbook):
Microbiology Laboratory Manual is required for the laboratory, However...
I include a PDF file for the Manual in the content section of Blackboard.
You may print a copy for your use in class.
How do you print a copy of the lab manual if you don't have a printer at home?
You may make copies on campus using your ID(You start off the semester with 20$ credit on the card) either;
If you do print, remember to print DOUBLE sided, so as not to waste your money.
Required:
New lab coats can be purchased from Amarillo College bookstore(White lab coats, $38)
Used(clean) lab coats can be purchased through the Biology club for $10 each (Only while supplies last, and only on the first week of lab)
Internet: We have Computers for use in both the Science Study center(Tutoring center) in Warren 110, and IN the Basement of the WARE building(The Underground).
In addition to that and campus wide WIFI, we also have
Free Internet Plan Through Amarillo College!
We want to serve you and help meet your needs to reach your academic goals. To that end, AC has partnered with T-Mobile to bring FREE reliable internet and phone service (hot spots) to our students. Any student who lacks reliable internet can contact the AC Library to learn more about AC's hot spot program eligibility. Once you are enrolled in the program, AC Library staff will help to complete the T-Mobile Hot Spot Loan form and checkout.
No data will be collected and no cap will be placed on internet usage. This program's purpose is to support YOU.
Free Internet Plan Through Amarillo College!
If for some reason you cannot afford any supplies for this class, including but not limited to notebook for writing notes and pens/pencils, please email me and let me know, and i will be able to provide them to you discreetly.
This semester is an in person class which will include face-to-face lab and lecture activities, as well as on line activities and resources.
Attendance in lab is required.
By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives (below) with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the required examinations and other work as required by the instructor.
LEARNING/ PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):
After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following:
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Act like an adult, and i will treat you like an adult. Be respectful to myself and your fellow students.
If you are a disruption to me or the class(like being disruptive while i or another student is speaking), you will be asked to leave class for the day, and you decided if you want to come back the next day and be respectful to others.
AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING. Cheating may result in loss of the grade for that quiz or exam. Hats are not to be worn during exams (caps may be turned so the bill is in back). Plagiarism is a form of cheating and will not be tolerated. A lesson on avoiding plagiarism must be completed in AC Connect by the end of the third week of class.
Exams will be taken in the Testing center.
The exception MAY be the final exam (Final may either be paper or computer exam)
Test in the testing center/ or if we go online will be taken using Lockdown Browser.
CELL PHONES/SMART WATCHES: Cell phones/smart watches should be turned off or on silent mode and put away in class unless you are using them for class activities (including virtual lecture). They are to be turned off and put away during exams.
LABORATORY SAFETY.
Laboratory safety is important.
Regarding lab safety, dress code for lab requires wearing pants that cover thighs and knees, no shorts, no open toed shoes(Crocs/sandels included), and long hair(hair past shoulder length) is to be tied up/secure.
Not adhering to lab safety policy will result in you being asked to leave for the day and receiving a zero for that lab work/grade/day.
Pants not to wear to lab include pants that have holes in then or do not cover all of the legs. Shorts are not allowed in lab. If you email me a photo of an otter Prior to noon on the Monday(first day) of class, i will add up to five points on your first exam. The photo cannot come from wikipedia, and you must cite your photo source in the email in order to receive credit. Clothing in lab needs to cover bare skin as may chemicals we work with in lab are hazardous to the skin. No open toed shoes, no shorts, no pants with holes/tears in them
The first 2 pages of the laboratory manual outlines the safety rules and practices.
Students must complete an online Safety Lesson and quiz with a score of 80% or better by the end of the second day of the course.
Laboratory safety questions will be included on the first exam.
Grading Scale: A = 90 - 100%, B = 80 - 89%, C = 70 - 79%, D = 60 - 69%, F < 60%.
To pass the course, students must attain 60% or better in the course. Most medical fields require 70% (C) or better.
Grades for exams, laboratory tests, the unknown, the presentation, quizzes and the final will be posted on AC Connect in the Blackboard grade book ("My Grades" link).
Grade Components:
Lecture Exams(including Final exam) 55%
Lab 25%
On-line assignments/quizzes 10%
Unknown Bacterial Lab : Unknown bacteria data sheets submission 5%(of your total grade in the course)
Because growth of bacteria and bacterial test are time sensitive, if you fail to show up for the first day, based on time available, you may forfeit being able to start and complete your unknown and your unknown grade. Therefor getting a zero for your unknown and 5% of your total grade in the course. If you miss any lab days of the unknown , because test and bacterial growth are time sensitive, you will not ba allowed to make up any bacterial biochemical test.
There is a folder in the Content section of blackboard explaining how to fill out the data sheets for the unknown and how i grade them.
Student Pathogen presentation is part of lab grade and is 5% of the course grade.
The student presentation may be done alone, or in a group of up to 2 people. It is on a pathogen that was not covered in detail in the course, and is to be prepared using Google Slides/Powerpoint/etc., and peer evaluation is part of the grade.
Exams
Any exam taken in the testing center will use Lockdown Browser.
Any exam taken at home if we go online will use Lockdown Browser and will be timed.
Exams are taken in the Science Testing Center, and are not to be taken during your assigned class time. If there are, i may replace the grade with a zero.
The Science Testing Center is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM (last exam handed out at 8:00 PM) and Saturday 9 AM to 7:30 PM (last exam at 6 PM). Appointments for exam times may be made at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845adad2ba0fe3-science or by calling 371-5948.
Lecture exams are 55% of the total grade for the semester. Exams (multiple choice, matching, true-false, short answer/essay) covering both lecture and lab material.
Each exam will be worth 100 points, the lowest exam grade will be dropped at the end of the semester AFTER all final exam grades have been entered.
You may request to to go over your exam with me in person if;
Online quizzes will represent questions from both lecture and lab content.
Availability of online quizzes will be posted in Blackboard.
For online content, make sure you have access to a device with a stable internet connection, or plan to use the Underground facility(basement) or 4th floor library computer lab in the WARE building.
NO MAKEUP GRADES in the course, including EXAMS, as a missed exam becomes the drop grade at the end of the semester after all final exam grades have been entered.
Laboratory: 25% of the total grade for the semester
This includes;
grades i may give out for showing up to lab and doing lab work, lab procedures(Which i give out randomly)
Final Exam:
Comprehensive exam.
Mandatory Tutoring:In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a 1/2 hour mandatory tutoring session.
For tech supported tutoring, use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845adad2ba0fe3-remote.
In person tutoring is available Mon-Thu 8 AM to 8 PM, Fri & Sat 9 AM to 6 PM. Use the link above or call 345-5536 to schedule an appointment. You may also receive tutoring from your instructor during virtual office hours or by appointment (these will be conducted using Google Meet).
You may request tutoring with me but are required to have your exam review filled out prior to the tutoring session.
At the end of the semester, if a student has been working hard(showing that they study the material, do tutoring), shown up to a majority of the classes/labs, and actively participates in class, i will take that into consideration for your final grade .
Attendance is not a numerical component of the grading of this course, but regular attendance is required for success. Attendance will be recorded for possible contact tracing.
APPROXIMATE BIOL 2420 SCHEDULE *Schedule subject to possible change*
8 week courses are compressed into 6 week courses for Summer 1 | ||
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Intro to BIOL 2420 Unit 1, Intro to Microbiology Chapter 1 Brief History, Ch. 2 (chemistry), 7 (genetics), 3 Cell Structure and Function | Lab Safety Orientation Section 2: The Microscope continued |
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2 | Unit 2 Unit 3/4, Ch. 6 Nutrition and Growth
| Section 3 #1, Helminths Section 8 #1 & 2: Hand washing. Continue helminths. Hand washing results.
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3 | Parasitic organisms(Helminths, Protozoa, and Fungi)
| Lab techniques
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4 | Bacterial biochemical test & Viruses | Ch. 12, 13, Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes Section 3 #2, Fungi Section 3 #3, Protozoa |
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| Section 4: Ubiquity Sampling, Aseptic Techniques, Streak plates. Colony characteristics, KOH test, Transfers, broth & slant characteristics
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Unit 4 continued, Ch. 16 Adaptive Immunity | Section 5, Gram staining White Blood Cells, Discuss Unknown ID |
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| Unit 9: Immunization Last Day to Withdraw Summer 1 classes) Thursday June 20nd, 2024 | Pathogen presentations |
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The AC Connect (Blackboard) site for the class has a syllabus for the class, and a variety of useful resources and links.
*The following resources are included with your AC tuition, so you do not have to pay additionally for these resources.*
Amarillo College Counseling Center
Link: https://www.actx.edu/counseling/
Located in the Student Service Center(SSC) building, 2nd floor, room 227
Our clinicians assist students with navigating a variety of challenges, including but not limited to the following:
Amarillo College ARC: Advocacy and Resource Center
You do not have to go in person to have access to their resources, you can emial them.
Located on the 1st floor of the WARE Student building
Phone: 806-371-5446 E-Mail: thearc@actx.edu
The AC Food Pantry
Contains food, hygiene items, and toiletries. Visit in person or website to place an order.
Adult Student Program
Tuition Scholarship, Childcare assistince, Transportation assistance, textbook assistance. Must have a 2.0 to qualify.
Social Services Program
Emergency assistance for basic needs.
Free Transportation
AC students can access the City of Amarillo Bus system for free by presenting their AC iID to the bus driver.
The AC Connect (Blackboard) site for the class has a syllabus for the class, and a variety of useful resources and links.
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