TEXTBOOK: Microbiology (3rd
edition) by Daniel Lim (2203) and Microbiology and Immunology (Rapid Review) by
Ken S. Rosenthal and James S. Tan (2007) (required text)
PHONE: 872-3792
Grading
| Grades are based on tests, quizzes, and lab activities. One of the lab activities includes an oral presentation |
| Lecture exams 14% x 3 | 42 % of grade |
| Take home test (you must work independently on this exam) | 7 % of grade |
| Biweekly quizzes on selected microorganisms profiled in Rapid Review of Microbiology and Immunology | 12 % of grade |
| Lab activities and exercises | 10% of grade |
| Lab test on techniques, stains, and physiological testing | 6% |
| Identification of unkowns | 5% of grade |
| Oral presentation on a microorganism of your choice (live or taped) | 6% of grade |
| Lab report with literature support (choose one of 4-6 experiments for your write-up) | 5 % of grade |
| Written profiles of 10 significant microorganisms ( no exam ) | 7% of grade |
Need bonus points? Go to the links below. Select an article from
Emerging Diseases and summarize it in
1 to 11/2 pages or select any 7
organisms from "THE BAD BUG BOOK" or "Diseases and Conditions and write a brief
summary of each. Please note you can not use "THE BAD BUG BOOK" or "Diseases
and Conditions to write your significant
microorganism profiles
(last table item).
HAND-IN YOUR SUMMARY ON TEST DAY AND EARN 7% BONUS
POINTS. YOUR SUMMARY
MUST INCLUDE YOUR
OWN OPINIONS AND COMMENTS AS WELL TO TURN FULL POINTS!
Emerging diseases
CDC Infectious Diseases Information Page
Microbiology and Immunology On-line
Yeasts and fungi for the beginner and the expert
Baron's Medical Microbiology: dated but a good place to start for profiles
mailto:Timothy.Ladd@millersville.edu
