Policies
and Requirements
Fall
2001
Tuesday-Thursday,
2:30-3:45 PM
202 Biology Building
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Instructors |
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Dr. Margaret Johnson Office:
315 Biology Building |
Dr.
Harriett Smith-Somerville |
Prerequisites
Undergraduate courses in Cell Biology (BSC
300) and Genetics (BSC 315)
Course
Goals
The objectives of this course are to acquaint
students with selected lower organisms as experimental systems and to provide
an introduction to the methodology applicable to these organisms.
Course
Description
The course is designed to create a framework that
integrates the excitement of asking important biological questions with
choices of suitable model organisms among the lower eukaryotes for experimentation.
Using current and historical literature, we will discuss research topics
in molecular genetics that utilize the following lower eukaryotic model
systems: Tetrahymena thermophila, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, and Saccharomyces
cerevisiae. Each organism will be introduced by the instructors or guest
lecturers. The remainder of the course will be presentations by students
based on suggested topics with a discussion of each topic following each
presentation. The course will conclude with one or more round table discussions
on lower organisms as model systems.
Presentations
Each student will present a review of a topic for each organism. The topic
may be chosen from those suggested by the instructors or may be selected
by the student. Each presenter will provide a list of 2 or more references
and place copies of these references in 324 Biology Building in the folder
provided.
Discussions
Students are expected to participate in discussions
of material presented and in round table discussions. A list of references
relevant to the topic will be posted at least 2 days prior to the presentation.
Copies of these papers will be placed in 324 Biology Building near the copier.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required. Unexcused absences will
result in a reduction of one letter grade.
Exams and Grading
There
will be no exams. The grade will be based on class presentations and participation
in discussions.
Academic Misconduct
All acts
of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. This includes,
but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication of information,
misrepresentations, and abetting of any of the above. The Academic Misconduct
Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event that academic misconduct
occurs. Students should refer to the Student Affairs Handbook, which can
be obtained in The Office of Student Life and Services in the Ferguson Center.
Disability
If you are registered with the Office of Disability Services, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability but have not contacted the Office of Disability Services, please call 348-5175 or visit Osband Hall to register for services.