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Microbiology
Post Baccalaureate Program – Enrichment SessionSummer 2015InstructorCharles Jones Research Assistant (Chemical and Biological Engineering, Ph.D.)Furnas [email protected] Location and ScheduleLocation: 258 Biomedical Education BuildingLecture and Tutorial:  7/9 – 8/14Time: 8:30 – 10:00Office HoursEmail or by appointmentLocation: 913 Furnas HallPrerequisitesNone, but previous exposure to concepts in biology, biochemistry, and physiology are beneficial.Purpose: Provide a base of knowledge in the area of microbiology. During this six-week section, we will focus on the world of bacteria and viruses, with focus on subjects related to health care.  General microbiological concepts such as microbial structure, growth, and metabolism will be applied to such topics as control and pathogenicity of microorganisms as well as to body defense mechanisms and the immune responses.[pic 1]Assessments:                                                        Pre-test:                July 9th                                                  Exam I:                        July 21th                                         Exam II:                August 10th Post-test:                 August 14th Grading and Policy                                                Homework:                10%Presentation:                20%Exams:                        70%ProfessionalismIn an effort to introduce professionalism to the course, the following policies will be implemented: 1) all emails sent to the professor must have a salutation, be grammatically correct, contain well-structured sentences and paragraphs without typos, and a suitable closing; 2) students must be present during class meetings to receive or benefit from material or information being provided.  Additional Assistance:Students who need extra assistance or find themselves falling significantly behind should notify the instructor immediately.  Resources for improving learning skills and developing study strategies can be provided through Counseling Services (