Summer 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title : BIOL 202 – Microbiology_Online_Summer Number of credits : 4 Course Description : This course is a survey of microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, and virology with an emphasis on human infectious disease. Pre-/Co-requisites : None Course Objectives : Students will be introduced to the world of Microbiology. They will learn about the types of microbes, microbial genetics, diversity, microbe control and defenses. Students will understand the role of microbes in the ecosystem and the scientific and medical applications of microbes. Learning Objectives: To develop a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of microbiology . Students will develop a working understanding of the structure, growth, nutrition, metabolism, genetics and diversity of prokaryotes, microscopic eukaryotes and virus. Students will become familiar with medical, agricultural, and other applied aspects of the field of microbiology. Instructor : Shubham Datta, PhD Office : N/A Office Hours : N/A Phone : (701)-228-5463 Email : Shubham.datta@dakotacollege.edu Lecture Schedule : Online Lab Schedule : Online Lab Manual : Hands on Labs- student ordered through http://holscience.com/ Course Requirements : Grading is based on a standard college curve, where students earn a grade based upon the percent of total possible points they obtain. Although subject to slight modification based on the discretion of the instructor, this course will consist of 1000 points (14 quizzes worth 10-20 points each, 1 mid-term, and 1 final exam worth 100 points each). Laboratory and assignment points are worth approximately 360 points and discussions 225 points to obtain the total points possible for the course (approximately 1000). There is a three- day grace period to make up any missed exam or assignment with a 10% deduction for each day it is late. Any missed exam/work not made up within the allotted time will be given a

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