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This class revolves around anatomy and physiology, particularly focusing on microbiology with a strong laboratory component.
Hands-on experience is emphasized, which contrasts with more memorization-intensive courses like 214 (likely referring to an introductory biology course).

Engaging in lab activities will help students develop practical skills through active participation.
Examples of skills that require good hand coordination:
- Crochet
- Scrapbooking
- Painting
Laboratory work is designed to ensure everyone participates; no student will be allowed to abstain while others do the work.

Students should possess a minimum background to be successful:
- One semester each of university-level chemistry and lab.
Access to course materials and textbook is necessary for success in the class.
Confirmed access to online resources is required; if not available, issues will need to be resolved by the instructor.

The course has a combined grading system comprising:
- Lecture: 400 points total (
- Four exams worth 100 points each).
- Lab: 200 points total
- Four quizzes at 40 points each
- Lab skills assessment at semester's end
- Additional assignments adding various small points (5 or 10 points each).
Total points possible: 600.
Grading follows a straightforward scale with no pluses or minuses, just pure percentages.
Opportunities for extra credit available in both lecture and lab assessments.

The course meets twice a week for lectures and is structured with specific chapters and topics to cover:
- Chapter 1: Introduction to microbiology, microorganisms, fields, and sub-disciplines.
- Structure and Function: Discussing eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms, emphasizing their structures and functions. Recognizing microorganisms aids in identification and classification, which is vital for clinical strategies.
- Chapter 6: Culturing microbes — the necessity of cultivating organisms for study, with consideration of nucleic acid sequencing advancements.

First exam approximately one month in, straddling scheduled lecture days.
Students will choose flexible exam days to accommodate other conflicts.
Exams are typically taken at a designated testing site.
Following the first exam, topics shift to:
- Viruses (e.g., coronaviruses, influenza)
- Controlling Microbial Growth (Chapter 9 & 10: Significant discussion on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance).

After the second exam:
- Chapter 14: Discussion on organisms in and out of the human body, their transmission, and disease causation.
- Immunology (Chapters 15–18):
- Innate and adaptive immune systems, and practical applications such as vaccines and antibody therapies.
- Introduction to immune disorders in the latter part of the syllabus.
Emphasis that most microorganisms are harmless; the majority of studies focus on harmful microorganisms.
The course aims to conclude positively with discussions around beneficial microbes and applications like biotechnology.

Scheduled during finals week; will evaluate material primarily since the third exam.
Not strictly cumulative, but building on previously covered topics is encouraged for understanding.

The lab syllabus will provide specific experiments, page references, and reading assignments that align with lecture content.
The lab manual will outline clear learning objectives and specific assignments that directly relate to the exam preparation.

Recommended strategies for success include:
- Show up and Pay Attention: Attend all classes and engage in the material presented.
- Time Management: Allocate study times and manage academic load effectively, given that modern students deal with numerous distractions.
Active use of class time to work on objectives will be integrated into sessions to maximize learning efficiency.

A reading list and study guide will be provided to clarify expectations and facilitate preparation for exams.
Emphasis on interactive engagement and consistent progress checks with objectives during study sessions in class.