Clifford Renk, Ph.D  Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Phone: 590-7482  crenk@fgcu.edu	MCB 3020C General Microbiology Course Description Schedule of Activities Class Meeting Times   Syllabus WebBoard Resources
	The Department of Clinical Laboratory Science

MCB 3020C - General Microbiology -
A study of the structure, function and genetics of bacteria and other microorganisms, their relationships in natural and controlled environments emphasizes the interactions of pathogenic bacteria and their hosts. Laboratory includes an introduction to the isolation, identification and culture techniques of bacteria and other microbes and their physiological and pathological properties.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites: CHM 2210C and BSC 1010C

Fees: $25.00
 

Grading for the course will be distributed as described below. Examinations will be given as outlined in the syllabus. Examinations will cover material taken from lecture, the text and laboratory material. Individuals with a valid excuse will be allowed to retake the examination within one week of the missed exam at a time outside of the regularly scheduled class time. Class participation and activities are calculated in the grading. Quizzes are taken from the on line course companion web site at
http://occ.awlonline/bookbind/pubbooks/tfc/chapter1/deluxe.html. Students are required to complete 25/28 online quizzes or you may choose to complete all 28 and drop the lowest 3 grades. The quiz scores can be forwarded directly to me at the completion of each quiz via email. Please forward the quiz as a text attachment. Identification of laboratory unknowns is integral to the learning of microbiology and will be required of all students. A term project is required of each student wih analysis and a report due the week before final exams. It is anticipated that the mean of examinations will fall above 75%. In the event this does not occur, grades from students will be averaged, the mean score determined and the grades adjusted to acquire a mean of 75%.

MCB 3020C

Exams: 300 pts (@ 75 pts each)
Quizzes:125 pts (25 @ 5 pts each)
Lab: 140 pts includes activities, participation & reports
Unknowns: 25 pts
Term Project 100 pts

Total Possible Points = 690 pts

A = 615 pts or higher
B = 545-614 pts
C = 480-546 pts
D = 410-479 pts
F < 410 pts

Meeting Times

        Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
        Room 209 Ben Hill Griffin III Bldg.