Applied and Environmental Microbiology 472(G) Spring Semester - 2002 8:00-9:15 TR

 

1. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 472 (G)-001, 4 hrs. credit. Course will be taught in Room 130 TCNW.

2. Professor Larry P. Elliott, Office 205E TCNW, Office hours posted, Phone: 745-6002 E-mail: Larry.elliott@wku.edu

3. The objective of this course is to provide the student with a foundation in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. It is a study of the roles of microorganisms in food preservation, fermentation, spoilage, food intoxication and infection. Production of microbial products of industrial interest; application of modern microbiological techniques to industrial processes; interrelationships between microorganisms and their environment.

4. Prerequisite: Biology 309-310 or consent of instructor.

5. Attendance Policy: Daily class participation and attendance are reflected in the grade.

6. Tentative courses outlined:

Topics:

  • Environmental microbiology
  • Introduction to Microbial Ecology
  • Biogeochemical Cycling: Carbon, Nitrogen
  • Biogeochemical Cycling: Sulfur, Hydrogen and other elements
  • Food Microbiology: Spoilage, food intoxication and infection
  • Food Microbiology: Fermentation
  • Industrial Microbiology: Production of antibiotics, amino acids
  • Industrial Microbiology: Production of vitamins, organic acids, enzymes
  • Industrial Microbiology: Production of insecticides, polysaccharides
  • Survey of Microorganisms important to the environment

7. In addition, graduates will present two current journal articles to the class from Applied and Environmental Microbiology, the first presentation worth 10 points and the second worth 15 points. These articles must be current and be handed out to the class at least one period in advance so the whole class can be familiar with the articles. The class will be involved in the grading of the presentations. No term papers are required for this course.

8. There are three exams in the course scheduled at 6 and 12 weeks and final. The examination will be either acceptable or, matching, fill-in-the blank, multiple choice, or discussion or a combination of the above. Make-up examinations will require a doctor's excuse. Final examinations will be given as published in the University Final Exam schedule, May 7, 2002, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.)

9. No textbook is required for the course.

10. Grading: The lecture will constitute 2/3 of your final grade. This value is obtained by your performance on three examinations (100 points each) plus 25 points graduates-oral presentation for a total obtainable points equal to 325. The examinations will be based on material covered in lecture periods, students' oral reports and from assigned reading. The final exam will not be comprehensive. Laboratory will constitute 1/3 of your final grade and a statement of this grading procedure will be handed out in laboratory. Besides extra assignments in the lecture, graduate students will also have extra assignments in the laboratory portion of this course.

Final course grades will be assigned according to the following scale: A=90-100%, B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F=0-59%.

11. Course ID: Biology 472-001 and 472-002.

12. The period at which a student may withdraw from a class with a grade of "W" is March 7, 2002.

13. Disabilities: "Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall. The OFSDS Telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD. Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services."

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