Class Rules

Micro
Tracey Carpenter

Classroom Behavior
While we will have some very fun times discussing the material there are some rules
NO ARGUEING
If I am lecturing, no side discussions
You give me respect in the class, I will give it to you

Objectives
You will be able to:
Match terms related to microbiology with their correct definitions
Research the causes and preventions of human disease
Select factors influencing the occurrence of infection
Describe means of controlling the transmission of infection

Evaluation
Professionalism 10%
Tests 20%
Attendance 10%
Homework 10%
Research Paper 10%
Midterm 20%
Final 20%
You must make a 70% on the final to pass the class

Final
Sorry to say that the final is to be comprehensive
This is a mandate from administration
Don’t worry, we will review

Attendance
You know the rules by now
The Texas Board of Education regulates attendance
NOT THE SCHOOL
If you miss school you will be counted absent
Attending class late adds up fast
Be on time
Again you know the rules if you need a refresher see the syllabus
Remember
If you miss 6 classes you will be dropped from the course
If you do miss and have mitigating circumstances turn it in to Mr. E
You will be dropped from the course after 7 absences with mitigating circumstances
You have two weeks to challenge attendance
After that it sticks

Remember
This class will not be offered again for two quarters
If you must miss make it count

Tests
If you miss a test for any reason, you can make it up on the assigned test make up day noted on the syllabus
If you don’t take it on that day, it will be a zero

Class Rules
Turn in assignments on time
I will not take late work
If you are late and come in after I call for it, I WILL NOT TAKE IT
No food or drink
covered drinks are okay
No Children
Turn cell phones on silent
If you’re expecting an important call, take it in the hall
Phones will be put away during class time

Cheating
Will not be tolerated!
This is an ethical issue
Do you want someone operating on you that is not ethical?

Research Assignment
Choose an organism, any organism
Write as if you are the organism
Tell your life story
Where do you live
What do you eat
What do you like to do
Are you mean or friendly?
Give yourself a nickname

Paper Requirements
Cover page
Name of the paper, your name, my name
Centered on page
At least 2 pages
1 inch margins all the way around
I do own a ruler 
Double spaced
12pt Times New Roman

Work Cited Page
You do not need one!

I will be able to read your paper and know how much you have put into it
Be thorough, let me know that you know what you are talking about
Grammar will not be counted
Although full sentences and punctuation will
Have fun with it!
Be creative!
It will be due, at the beginning of class, by Week 7
Late papers will not be taken!
Remember this is 10% of your grade
That can equal a whole grade point!
You can turn them in early

Do
Pay attention to the parameters of the paper
Example - If the first page is not centered – points off
I am looking to see how well you pay attention to the rules, can you follow direction

Don’t
Wait till the last minute
No excuses
Examples:
The printer is not working right
I left it at home

Presentation
Can add up to 10pts with AV
Just reading your paper gets 2pts
Presentation with a poster gets up to 6pts
Presentation with Power Point gets up to 10 pts
Keep a copy of you paper
When you turn in your paper it is mine
Do not expect me to bring it to you for your presentation

Notes for the class
http://vcmicronotes.blogspot.com/
Be prepared beforehand
Don’t leave the class to print the notes
You will be counted late