Reza NokhbehReza NokhbehFall 2011

MicrobiologyBIO3124 BIO3124

Course introductionCourse introduction

1.U of O course website (HTML):•Bookmark or access through WebCT link

http://www.courseweb.uottawa.ca/BIO3124• Use Mozilla Firefox (Free download)

– “For students” tab for what you need to do– get familiar, expectation, how to do wellContent: Practice quizzes, crossword puzzles, lecture material, mystery, literature, movies, lectures from other universities– Evaluation results– Exam feedback material– Teaching assistants– Online quiz information and deadlines

Course website URLsCourse website URLs

2. WebCT: –Access through the Virtual Campushttp://maestro.uottawa.ca/indexEN.asp

–General communication: Announcements, Online quizzes, email– Online quizzes: time sensitive, read carefully through online quiz page

–Discussion groups: – moderated by TAs; drop in your question– Run by students; you post others answer– sometimes I might joinsometimes I might join

• Need to consult these websites routinely

Course website URLs..Course website URLs..

• Two Midterm tests (20% each):• 20 Multiple choice, true or false, fill-in blank• Short answer questions• See website for exam dates• Follow the instructions and rules on the website; a link on “schedule” page will be activated 1-2 weeks before exam

• On-line or in-class quizzes (10%)• Mystery question (2% bonus)

• Final exam (50%):• Covers whole course• Multiple choice, true or false, short answer

EvaluationEvaluation

• Recommended Textbook:

• Microbiology : an evolving science

Authors: Joan L. Slonczewski , John W. Foster, 2010 | 2nd Edition

Publisher: W.W. Norton and Company, Inc.

Academic excusesAcademic excuses

• Students are required to write their exams• No make-up midterms• No supplemental exam (only applied to 1000 level courses)• Excuses? • Rules of university will be followed• illness: Medical certificate required within 5 5 business days for

missed midterms• for a justified absence, weighting of final exam will be adjusted