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MICROBIOLOGY:
IMPACT OF MICROORGANISMS ON THE
ENVIRONMENT
BIO201
Fall Term 2022
Professional Nursing Program
Changes to the entries in this syllabus may be required with the understanding that the student will be fully informed
of these changes. The student is accountable and responsible for knowledge from concurrent and/or previous courses
in the curriculum. This course will build on those course materials.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number and Name: BIO201 Microbiology
Class Credits: 4.5 Quarter Credits
Class Hours: 45 Clock Hours
PreRequisites: None
Course Description
This course focuses on the study of microorganisms and explores how microorganisms impact
daily lives, including their influences on agriculture, ecology, industrial processes, immunology,
and other fields. Fundamental topics that are reviewed in this course include the development,
evolution and classification of microorganisms and how microorganisms maintain and affect living
organisms in the global environment. Specifically, the course will explore microorganisms
contributions and influences on climate changes, the global food chain and populations.
Course Objectives and Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe how to prevent the growth of microorganisms (ISLO 1, 2)
2. Explain different types of diagnostic tests to determine the types of microorganisms (ISLO 2)
3. Differentiate between gram negative and gram-positive bacteria (ISLO 2)
4. Identify manifestations of diseases caused by microorganisms (ISLO 2)
5. Prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. (ISLO 2)
Methods of Evaluation
Student work is evaluated according to the following:
Activity
Quizzes
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Term Paper
Other Assignments
Percentage of Course Grade
6%
40%
49%
5%
Pass/Fail
Assignments, papers, assessments, and other projects (the Other Assignments) not specifically
listed in the Methods of Evaluation chart above are required elements of the course, but are not
calculated in the overall course grade. Students are required to receive a P (passing grade) on all
Other Assignments given in the course to pass the course. To obtain a P (passing grade), each
assignment must be completed satisfactorily. 1 When students fail to satisfactorily complete the
Other Assignments, such students will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72% or their final
course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation set forth above.
Unless otherwise indicated in this syllabus, satisfactorily completing an assignment means completing the
assignment with a grade of C/73% or higher.
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Method of Instruction
This course may be conducted on-campus (physically on ground) and/or through Distance
Education. The method of delivery can change throughout this course. Students may be
required to participate in both on-campus and Distance Education activities. Students participating
in Distance Education must adhere to the Colleges Distance Education Etiquette Guidelines
(which is accessible via Canvas). Students are responsible for ensuring that their personal
schedules allow for the different method of instructions and changes.
Methods of instruction employed in the course include multimedia class presentations, discussion,
web-based instruction, case scenarios, handouts, computerized learning modules, and
collaborative learning. Instruction also includes workshops, and other activities that occur on the
campus, at an affiliated site, or through Distance Education.
ADA Statement
Jersey College is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in
both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To request
reasonable accommodations for a disability, please complete and submit a Request for Reasonable
Accommodations form (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/policies).
Compliance with Federal Credit Hour Definition
This course is in full compliance with the federal definition of a 4.5 quarter credit hour course. For
each one hour of classroom instruction (defined as 50 minutes of guided instruction within the
classroom), there are a minimum of two (2) hours of out-of-class student academic activities each
week. 2 This course is completed over ten weeks. Therefore, in this course students will be in class
4.5 hours each week and be expected to complete at a minimum 9.0 hours of out-of-class student
academic activities each week. Students are advised to review their term course load and determine
whether they can successfully meet the contact hours and out-of-class student work and
assignments. Effective time management and study techniques are required for this course.
To document compliance with the federal definition for a credit hour, the out-of-class student
academic work in this course will be evaluated, graded and weighted appropriately in the
determination of a students final grade in the course and for purposes of ensuring that the intended
learning outcomes are achieved. Such evaluation, grading and weighting may involve quizzes
(announced and unannounced), term papers, participation in classroom discussions, care plans,
examinations, collection of homework assignments, and other similar assignments which
document completion of the out-of-class student academic work.
Reading, writing, note-taking and homework assignments as described in this syllabus are the
primary out-of-classroom academic activities in this course. Please refer to the course objectives
and intended learning outcomes outlined in each chapter of the textbook prior to completing all
assignments. Students are expected to complete each assigned reading assignment prior to class
each day, rewrite their notes after each lecture and study every day. The following provides
guidelines 3 for completing each assignment:
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Out of class student academic activities include, but are not limited to reading, writing, studying, research, and
completing homework assignments.
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This chart contains minimum guidelines for determining federal financial aid credits. Completing such guidelines
does not equate to or ensure academic success. Academic success depends on, among other things, the quality of the
time and commitment made.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Assignments (as applicable)
Reading
Rewriting Notes
Reviewing Notes and Texts
Preparing for Quizzes
Preparing for Exams
Preparing for
Papers/Presentations
Completing Other Assignments
Hours Expected to Be Completed
0.5 3 hours per chapter
1 – 2 hour per lecture
0.5 hours per week
1 hour per lecture
4 – 6 hours in week prior to each exam
4 – 8 hours in week prior to each
paper/presentation
2 – 6 hours per week
Student Performance Expectations
Students are expected to come to each class prepared with the assigned readings and other written
work completed and ready to make a valuable contribution to class learning. An overall course
average of C or above is required to pass this course.
Course Schedule:
See calendar
Required Texts and Materials
1. VanMeter, K., et. al. (2022). Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional. 3rd Edition.
Maryland Heights, Missouri: Mosby, Inc.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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STUDENT ACADEMIC AND CONDUCT INFORMATION 4
Students are expected to abide by Jersey Colleges student academic policies and code of conduct
as set forth in the Academic Catalog. The following specific academic and conduct policies apply
to this course.
Grade Determination
The course instructor for each class has the sole authority and responsibility to evaluate a students
performance in the class (including lab, clinical and preceptorship). In the absence of fraud, bad
faith, or mistake, the course instructors grades are final. Any student who questions or raises a
complaint about a grade or the grading procedure normally should first contact the course
instructor. If that does not provide a satisfactory resolution, the student may contact the Program
Administrator. Students are further directed to the Student Complaint and Grievance Policies in
the Academic Catalog.
Attendance and Tardiness Policy
General Attendance and Tardiness Policy
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and workshops. Any lack of attendance which
causes a faculty member to conclude that unsatisfactory progress is being made may result in the
student being withdrawn from the course. Such a withdrawal may be counted as a course attempt
in accordance with the Colleges promotion and repeat policies.
Students who are unable to attend a scheduled instruction must notify their course instructor or
administration prior to the start of the instruction and only in emergency situations after the
scheduled start of the class. Failure to timely notify the course instructor of an absence may be
considered unprofessional conduct and may result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
Distance Education Participation Policy
The United States Department of Education and our accrediting bodies require substantive
communication and participation on a regular basis for Distance Education courses. Therefore,
students must actively participate in all portions of this course occurring through Distance
Education. Lack of active participation may result in the student being administratively withdrawn
from the course and require the course to be repeated. Active participation involves:
Participating in the Live-Interactions,
Viewing Recorded Lectures, and
Completing the Other Virtual Exercises.
Exams
General Exam Information
Exams will be administered during scheduled times (see course calendar). The course includes the
exams listed under Methods of Evaluation. Exams are timed and depending on the number of
questions, between 1 and 2 ½ hours. Exams have between 50 – 100 multiple choice questions.
Examinations may cover information from class, the course textbook(s), or ancillary readings and
assignments. Grades may be obtained through scheduled appointments with the faculty. The
policies and procedures for reviewing exams is set forth in our Secure Assessment Policy Manual
(which is accessible via Canvas).
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All policies are subject to review by and/or appeal to the Campus Director.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Exam Testing Software
All exams utilize the ExamSoft platform with Examplify software. To minimize potential
compatibility issues, all exams must be taken on a personal computer that meet the minimum
specifications under Technology for Coursework in the Academic Catalog. Examplify requires
Internet access at the time of downloading and uploading of the exam. Questions and answers on
the exams are randomized and backwards test navigation is disabled (i.e., students cannot go back
after answering a question). Additional information regarding Examplify is available in the Secure
Assessment Policy Manual.
Exam Testing Procedures
The Secure Assessment Policy Manual contains the policies and procedures related to exams.
Students must adhere to all of the policies and procedures in the Secure Assessment Policy Manual.
Violations of the exam testing policies and procedures may result in a 0 on the exam and/or other
disciplinary action (including dismissal from the program). The following provides supplemental
exam testing procedures.
Start and End of Exams: The master exam calendar sets forth the dates and times (start and end)
for each exam in this course.
Downloading. 5 Exams are available for download 24 hours prior to the start of the exam. 6 Students
can access the download by logging into Examplify with their username and password. Students
should download the exam at least two hours prior to the scheduled exam start time. 7 Students that
attempt to download the exam with less than two hours are warned that they are solely responsible
for any technical difficulties and inability to test or lapsed testing time. Students who fail to
download the exam by the scheduled start time will forfeit the exam and be subject to the makeup policy (including the penalty) described below.
Uploading. 8 Exams are required to be finished and uploaded by the scheduled upload time.
Students who fail to finish the exam prior to the scheduled upload time will forfeit the exam and
be subject to the make-up policy (including the penalty) described below. In addition, students
who fail to upload the exam by the scheduled upload time will forfeit the exam and be subject to
the make-up policy (including the penalty) described below. The upload time for exams is 4-hours
past the scheduled end time for the exam. Students who begin their exam later than the scheduled
time start time may see a timer on the exam that suggests that they have time remaining, but the
deadline for finishing the exam and uploading the exam remains as described above.
The downloading process requires Internet Access. Students are solely responsible for ensuring proper Internet
Access and for downloading the exams by the download deadline.
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Students should receive an email (sent to the students Jersey College email address) approximately one to sevendays before the scheduled exam date with the exam information. However, in all cases, students are responsible for
downloading/uploading exams based on scheduled start and end times for exams and the 24-hour download time
period and 15-minute/4-hour (as applicable) upload time period for exams.
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For example, if the exam scheduled for Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., the exam is available to download from Monday at
3:00 p.m. to Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Students are expected to download the exam by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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The uploading process requires Internet Access. Students are solely responsible for ensuring proper Internet Access
and for uploading the exams by the upload deadline.
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Time and Responsibilities. Time is measured based on ExamSoft’s server time NOT the local time
on students computers. Students are solely responsible for (i) starting the exam at the scheduled
start time, (ii) finishing the exam on or before the exam end time, and (iii) uploading the exam on
or before the end-of-the upload deadline based on ExamSoft time (not their local computer).
Exam Collaboration. It is STRICTLY prohibited to collaborate with another person, copy an exam,
reproduce an assessment or allow another person to take a test (see Exam Academic Honesty
below). Jersey College tracks and analyzes testing data, including MAC addresses, IP addresses,
times and dates, etc. Any violation or suspected violation is subject to course failure and
termination from the College.
Timing and Technological Issues. Exams are expected to begin on time, but may begin after the
scheduled time if technological issues occur. Technological issues may occur from time to time.
Students should remain calm and inform the course instructor if they experience any difficulty
before, during, or after the examination. Jersey College recommends that all students check
computer compatibility prior to the examination. Students who experience technical issues during
the exam will have the option of (i) changing computers and restarting their exam or (ii) continuing
the exam on the same computer.
Exam Make-ups
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the determination of an Unavoidable Condition
shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the College and shall be final and conclusive.
The master exam calendar provides the exact dates of all exams scheduled in the term. Students
must take exams on scheduled dates and at scheduled times to avoid a penalty. The only exceptions
to this rule are for a hospitalization, religious holiday, or active duty (with prior notification and
approval), court appearance, imprisonment, death in immediate family (spouse, father, mother,
brother, sister or child), an unavoidable accident and a Serious Illness (as defined below) (each
individually and collectively, an Unavoidable Condition). These exceptional circumstances
must be verified by an appropriate third party, i.e., police report, a funeral notice, hospital bill,
discharge papers, subpoena, etc. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
determination of an Unavoidable Condition shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the
College and shall be final and conclusive.
Students who cannot take their exams at the scheduled time due to an illness are subject to a
penalty (see below), unless a waiver is granted. A waiver of the penalty related to illness may
be granted by submitting an appeal to the Campus Director (or his/her designee) that contains
documentation of a SERIOUS illness (a Serious Illness). Documentation of a Serious Illness
must be in the form of a letter on the medical providers letterhead and based on a physical exam
and evaluation conducted immediately prior to the missed exam. The letter should include a
description of the illness, specific dates or range of dates of the illness, and physical and
functional limitations of the illness. Documentation written on prescription pads will not be
accepted as proof of a serious illness. The following are examples that are not considered a Serious
Illness common cold, sore or itchy throat, feeling under the weather, coughing, or other illness
discomforts that do not significantly and gravely limit a students ability to attend class, etc.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Students who miss an exam will receive a modified form of grade amnesty utilizing the next
cumulative exam (where applicable). The following table provides the specific details related to
the modified grade-amnesty based on the reason for the missed exam:
Reason 9
Unavoidable Condition
All Other Reasons
Missed Exam
Mid-term
Final
The students grade on the Final will be used for both
Final exam will be made up during the break week
the Mid-term and Final.
or the first week of class of the next term (as
determined by Jersey College). 10
Note: If student missed the Mid-term and does not
take the final (for any reason) the student will be
administratively withdrawn from the course.
The students grade on the Final will be used for both
Student will receive a grade of 0% on the Final.
the Mid-term and Final with a 10% deduction on the
Mid-term. 11
Notwithstanding the foregoing, students may only miss one exam in this course. Students who
miss more than one exam will be administratively withdrawn from the course.
Exam Remediation
Exam remediation in the form of re-testing is not offered in this course. If students receive less
than a C on an exam, they should meet with their course instructor prior to taking the next exam
to identify areas of weakness, plan strategies for improved learning and test-taking, and grade
counseling.
Exam Academic Honesty
Students are reminded that all exams are subject to our Student Code of Conduct, including the
code of conduct related to academic honesty. Students are prohibited from:
Cheating: giving, using or attempting to use or attempting to gain access to unauthorized
materials, information, notes, study aids or other devices in any academic exercise
including unauthorized communication of information. Examples of cheating include
copying from another students paper; receiving and/or providing unauthorized assistance
during a quiz, test or examination; talking to oneself or others during an exam; sharing
information about an exam with classmates in advance of the test; using books, notes or
other devices such as calculators and other electronic devices when these are not
authorized; acquiring without authorization copies of tests or examinations before the
scheduled exercise; acquiring, possessing or utilizing publishers test banks and/or copies
(electronic or otherwise) of publishers and third-partys testing materials; attempting to
gain access or gaining access to materials restricted to faculty members; telling anyone or
receiving information about the items or answers seen in or on an examination;
reconstructing questions or topics from an examination or attempting to do the same;
receiving reconstructed questions or topics about an examination from another student;
copying/lending homework, reports, laboratory work, computer programs, files from other
This reason category is a summary of the information above. Students must meet the full definitions above and
provide all documentation.
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Students that do not make-up the final exam in accordance with this policy will receive a grade of 0% on the final
exam.
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The 10% penalty is based on the total points on the exam. Example: An exam with 50 questions would result in a
penalty of 5 points being deducted (50 x 10%). A student that scored a 45 out of 50 on such an exam would therefore
receive a grade of 40 (50 questions – 5 wrong answers – 5 point penalty) out of 50 for the missed exam (or a grade of
80%).
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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students, storing data on programmable calculators, cell phones or other electronic devices
and retrieving the data to assist during an exam; leaving the test room with test materials;
writing information on cheat sheets, other items or on ones body.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include allowing another
student to copy from ones paper during an examination or test; distributing test questions
or substantive information about the material to be covered on a test before the exam; not
adequately safeguarding ones own answers; collaborating on work with the knowledge
that the collaboration will not be reported; reconstructing questions or topics from an
examination or attempting to do the same; or taking an examination or test for another
student or signing a false name on an exam or paper.
Violation of the Student Code of Conduct can result in a zero on the exam, administrative
withdrawal from the course, course failure, suspension and/or termination from the program.
Quizzes
Seven (7) quizzes 12 will be given during the course. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
The quizzes may cover current or previous material and will contain problems similar to those
covered in class or in the text. Each quiz will count 1% of the overall course grade with all quizzes
representing 6% of a students overall course grade. The lowest quiz score will be dropped from
the final grade for this category. A student who misses a quiz will receive a grade of zero
(regardless of whether the absence was excused).
Quizzes are individual efforts. While students are encouraged to share information and to study
together, collaboration on quizzes is strictly prohibited. All submitted quizzes must be a students
individual work, and not the work of others. Any violation of this policy will be considered
academic misconduct. This misconduct can result in a zero on the quiz, administrative withdrawal
from the course, course failure, suspension and/or termination from the program.
Testing Accommodations
Jersey College is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in
both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students granted testing accommodations must confirm and verify the availability of the
accommodation prior to each exam. Issues in obtaining accommodations and accommodation
questions should promptly be directed to the Campus Director or Dean for resolution.
Assignments
General Assignment Obligations
Students are expected to complete all assignments on or before the dates that they are due.
Assignments submitted after the due date may not be accepted or may be subject to penalty. 13 Any
lack of completion of assignments and/or consistent lateness of assignment which leads a faculty
member to judge that unsatisfactory progress is being made may result in the student being
administratively withdrawn from the course and require the course to be repeated. This syllabus
(including the referenced course calendar) and/or Canvas include due dates with regards to the
completion of assignments. To the extent no written due date for an assignment is in the course
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All quizzes will be completed in-class, unless course is being conducted through Distance Education.
Acceptance of assignments after due dates is at the sole discretion of the course instructor and Dean.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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calendar or Canvas, the course instructor will establish and announce the due date for such
assignment.
Term Paper
Students are required to complete a term paper which is worth 5% of their overall grade.
The paper should exam the influences, effects and outcomes of a vaccine, an antimicrobial or a
disease caused by a microorganism. The paper must incorporate research, data and information
from the CDC, WHO, and literary sources. A minimum of five credible references must be utilized
in the paper. Each student must research and report on a different vaccine, antimicrobial or disease.
The paper must be typed with 1 margins, double spacing and a 12-point Times Roman font. The
paper should also include a reference list. The American Psychological Association format must
also be utilized for the paper. The paper should be between five and seven pages in length (not
including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.). The paper must be submitted through
Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Ouriginal®.
The following rubric will be utilized to grade the paper:
Criteria
Content
Organization
Language
Superior
65 Points
Provides substantive and
relevant development of
ideas
Offers logical, accurate,
and sufficient level of
detail
Demonstrates an in depth
understanding of the
ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas in a critical,
analytical and persuasive
manner
20 Points
Creates a clearly
identifiable introduction,
body, and conclusion
Provides a sophisticated
paragraph structure with
each paragraph
developing one central
idea
Utilizes APA format
5 Points
Incorporates sophisticated
terminology
Avoids irrelevant and
redundant words, phrases
and other distracting
information
Contains no spelling
errors
Lacks errors in sentence
boundaries such as fused
sentences and sentence
fragments
Uses paraphrase and
quotes skillfully
Satisfactory
49 Points
Provides some
relevant development
of ideas
Offers logical,
accurate, and sufficient
level of detail
Demonstrates a
general understanding
of the ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas in a persuasive
manner
Poor
33 Points
Provides limited
relevant development of
ideas
Offers minimal level of
detail
Demonstrates a limited
understanding of the
ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas with minimal
analytics and with less
persuasive arguments
Unsatisfactory
17 Points
Provides no relevant
development of ideas
Offers minimal level of
detail and detail is offtopic and/or unfocused
Lacks understanding of
the ideas
Fails to present analytics
and persuasive arguments
Not Completed
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
15 Points
Creates an identifiable
introduction, body,
and conclusion
Provides a unified
paragraph structure
with most paragraphs
developing one central
idea
Utilizes APA format
3 Points
Utilizes appropriate
terminology
Incorporates relevant
words and phrases, but
contains some
distracting information
Contains limited
spelling errors
Utilizes appropriate
sentence structure in
most instances (some
fused sentences and
fragments)
Limits paraphrase and
quotes to an acceptable
level
10 Points
Fails to develop a clear
organizational structure
Demonstrates limited
paragraph structure
Incorporates APA
format haphazardly
5 Points
Fails to have
organizational structure
Lacks unified paragraph
structure
Lacks APA format
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
2 Points
Utilizes inappropriate
terminology in certain
areas
Incorporates irrelevant
words and phrases
Contains limited
spelling errors
Utilizes inappropriate
sentence structure
(fused sentences and
fragments)
Uses paraphrase and
quotes in some
instances without
following APA (i.e.,
plagiarism)
1 Points
Utilizes inappropriate
terminology
Presents distracting
information throughout
Contains numerous
spelling errors
Utilizes inappropriate
sentence structure (fused
sentences and fragments)
Uses paraphrase and
quotes without following
APA in numerous
instances (i.e.,
plagiarism)
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Criteria
Presentation
Superior
10 Points
Presents information in a
clear, logical, and
effective manner
Satisfactory
7 Points
Presents information
in an effective manner
Poor
4 Points
Presents information
in a manner which
results in some
confusion
Unsatisfactory
1 Points
Presents information in
an ineffective manner
with lots of confusion
Not Completed
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
Ouriginal©
Unless otherwise instructed, assignments in this course must be submitted through Canvas in order
for the papers to be uploaded to Ouriginal®; Ouriginal® is an automatic text-recognition system
made for detecting, preventing and handling plagiarism. Students can review the Ouriginal®
website to obtain additional information regarding the plagiarism checking process -https://www.ouriginal.com/.
Remediation Policy
Students who do not receive a passing grade in an assignment given in the course may be required
to remediate and retake or redo the assignment. When students fail to satisfactorily remediate an
assignment by the end of the course such students will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72%
or their final course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation set forth above.
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IMPACT OF MICROORGANISMS ON THE
ENVIRONMENT
BIO201
Fall Term 2022
Professional Nursing Program
Changes to the entries in this syllabus may be required with the understanding that the student will be fully informed
of these changes. The student is accountable and responsible for knowledge from concurrent and/or previous courses
in the curriculum. This course will build on those course materials.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Number and Name: BIO201 Microbiology
Class Credits: 4.5 Quarter Credits
Class Hours: 45 Clock Hours
PreRequisites: None
Course Description
This course focuses on the study of microorganisms and explores how microorganisms impact
daily lives, including their influences on agriculture, ecology, industrial processes, immunology,
and other fields. Fundamental topics that are reviewed in this course include the development,
evolution and classification of microorganisms and how microorganisms maintain and affect living
organisms in the global environment. Specifically, the course will explore microorganisms
contributions and influences on climate changes, the global food chain and populations.
Course Objectives and Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe how to prevent the growth of microorganisms (ISLO 1, 2)
2. Explain different types of diagnostic tests to determine the types of microorganisms (ISLO 2)
3. Differentiate between gram negative and gram-positive bacteria (ISLO 2)
4. Identify manifestations of diseases caused by microorganisms (ISLO 2)
5. Prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms. (ISLO 2)
Methods of Evaluation
Student work is evaluated according to the following:
Activity
Quizzes
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Term Paper
Other Assignments
Percentage of Course Grade
6%
40%
49%
5%
Pass/Fail
Assignments, papers, assessments, and other projects (the Other Assignments) not specifically
listed in the Methods of Evaluation chart above are required elements of the course, but are not
calculated in the overall course grade. Students are required to receive a P (passing grade) on all
Other Assignments given in the course to pass the course. To obtain a P (passing grade), each
assignment must be completed satisfactorily. 1 When students fail to satisfactorily complete the
Other Assignments, such students will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72% or their final
course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation set forth above.
Unless otherwise indicated in this syllabus, satisfactorily completing an assignment means completing the
assignment with a grade of C/73% or higher.
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Method of Instruction
This course may be conducted on-campus (physically on ground) and/or through Distance
Education. The method of delivery can change throughout this course. Students may be
required to participate in both on-campus and Distance Education activities. Students participating
in Distance Education must adhere to the Colleges Distance Education Etiquette Guidelines
(which is accessible via Canvas). Students are responsible for ensuring that their personal
schedules allow for the different method of instructions and changes.
Methods of instruction employed in the course include multimedia class presentations, discussion,
web-based instruction, case scenarios, handouts, computerized learning modules, and
collaborative learning. Instruction also includes workshops, and other activities that occur on the
campus, at an affiliated site, or through Distance Education.
ADA Statement
Jersey College is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in
both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. To request
reasonable accommodations for a disability, please complete and submit a Request for Reasonable
Accommodations form (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/policies).
Compliance with Federal Credit Hour Definition
This course is in full compliance with the federal definition of a 4.5 quarter credit hour course. For
each one hour of classroom instruction (defined as 50 minutes of guided instruction within the
classroom), there are a minimum of two (2) hours of out-of-class student academic activities each
week. 2 This course is completed over ten weeks. Therefore, in this course students will be in class
4.5 hours each week and be expected to complete at a minimum 9.0 hours of out-of-class student
academic activities each week. Students are advised to review their term course load and determine
whether they can successfully meet the contact hours and out-of-class student work and
assignments. Effective time management and study techniques are required for this course.
To document compliance with the federal definition for a credit hour, the out-of-class student
academic work in this course will be evaluated, graded and weighted appropriately in the
determination of a students final grade in the course and for purposes of ensuring that the intended
learning outcomes are achieved. Such evaluation, grading and weighting may involve quizzes
(announced and unannounced), term papers, participation in classroom discussions, care plans,
examinations, collection of homework assignments, and other similar assignments which
document completion of the out-of-class student academic work.
Reading, writing, note-taking and homework assignments as described in this syllabus are the
primary out-of-classroom academic activities in this course. Please refer to the course objectives
and intended learning outcomes outlined in each chapter of the textbook prior to completing all
assignments. Students are expected to complete each assigned reading assignment prior to class
each day, rewrite their notes after each lecture and study every day. The following provides
guidelines 3 for completing each assignment:
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Out of class student academic activities include, but are not limited to reading, writing, studying, research, and
completing homework assignments.
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This chart contains minimum guidelines for determining federal financial aid credits. Completing such guidelines
does not equate to or ensure academic success. Academic success depends on, among other things, the quality of the
time and commitment made.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Assignments (as applicable)
Reading
Rewriting Notes
Reviewing Notes and Texts
Preparing for Quizzes
Preparing for Exams
Preparing for
Papers/Presentations
Completing Other Assignments
Hours Expected to Be Completed
0.5 3 hours per chapter
1 – 2 hour per lecture
0.5 hours per week
1 hour per lecture
4 – 6 hours in week prior to each exam
4 – 8 hours in week prior to each
paper/presentation
2 – 6 hours per week
Student Performance Expectations
Students are expected to come to each class prepared with the assigned readings and other written
work completed and ready to make a valuable contribution to class learning. An overall course
average of C or above is required to pass this course.
Course Schedule:
See calendar
Required Texts and Materials
1. VanMeter, K., et. al. (2022). Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional. 3rd Edition.
Maryland Heights, Missouri: Mosby, Inc.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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STUDENT ACADEMIC AND CONDUCT INFORMATION 4
Students are expected to abide by Jersey Colleges student academic policies and code of conduct
as set forth in the Academic Catalog. The following specific academic and conduct policies apply
to this course.
Grade Determination
The course instructor for each class has the sole authority and responsibility to evaluate a students
performance in the class (including lab, clinical and preceptorship). In the absence of fraud, bad
faith, or mistake, the course instructors grades are final. Any student who questions or raises a
complaint about a grade or the grading procedure normally should first contact the course
instructor. If that does not provide a satisfactory resolution, the student may contact the Program
Administrator. Students are further directed to the Student Complaint and Grievance Policies in
the Academic Catalog.
Attendance and Tardiness Policy
General Attendance and Tardiness Policy
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and workshops. Any lack of attendance which
causes a faculty member to conclude that unsatisfactory progress is being made may result in the
student being withdrawn from the course. Such a withdrawal may be counted as a course attempt
in accordance with the Colleges promotion and repeat policies.
Students who are unable to attend a scheduled instruction must notify their course instructor or
administration prior to the start of the instruction and only in emergency situations after the
scheduled start of the class. Failure to timely notify the course instructor of an absence may be
considered unprofessional conduct and may result in administrative withdrawal from the course.
Distance Education Participation Policy
The United States Department of Education and our accrediting bodies require substantive
communication and participation on a regular basis for Distance Education courses. Therefore,
students must actively participate in all portions of this course occurring through Distance
Education. Lack of active participation may result in the student being administratively withdrawn
from the course and require the course to be repeated. Active participation involves:
Participating in the Live-Interactions,
Viewing Recorded Lectures, and
Completing the Other Virtual Exercises.
Exams
General Exam Information
Exams will be administered during scheduled times (see course calendar). The course includes the
exams listed under Methods of Evaluation. Exams are timed and depending on the number of
questions, between 1 and 2 ½ hours. Exams have between 50 – 100 multiple choice questions.
Examinations may cover information from class, the course textbook(s), or ancillary readings and
assignments. Grades may be obtained through scheduled appointments with the faculty. The
policies and procedures for reviewing exams is set forth in our Secure Assessment Policy Manual
(which is accessible via Canvas).
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All policies are subject to review by and/or appeal to the Campus Director.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Exam Testing Software
All exams utilize the ExamSoft platform with Examplify software. To minimize potential
compatibility issues, all exams must be taken on a personal computer that meet the minimum
specifications under Technology for Coursework in the Academic Catalog. Examplify requires
Internet access at the time of downloading and uploading of the exam. Questions and answers on
the exams are randomized and backwards test navigation is disabled (i.e., students cannot go back
after answering a question). Additional information regarding Examplify is available in the Secure
Assessment Policy Manual.
Exam Testing Procedures
The Secure Assessment Policy Manual contains the policies and procedures related to exams.
Students must adhere to all of the policies and procedures in the Secure Assessment Policy Manual.
Violations of the exam testing policies and procedures may result in a 0 on the exam and/or other
disciplinary action (including dismissal from the program). The following provides supplemental
exam testing procedures.
Start and End of Exams: The master exam calendar sets forth the dates and times (start and end)
for each exam in this course.
Downloading. 5 Exams are available for download 24 hours prior to the start of the exam. 6 Students
can access the download by logging into Examplify with their username and password. Students
should download the exam at least two hours prior to the scheduled exam start time. 7 Students that
attempt to download the exam with less than two hours are warned that they are solely responsible
for any technical difficulties and inability to test or lapsed testing time. Students who fail to
download the exam by the scheduled start time will forfeit the exam and be subject to the makeup policy (including the penalty) described below.
Uploading. 8 Exams are required to be finished and uploaded by the scheduled upload time.
Students who fail to finish the exam prior to the scheduled upload time will forfeit the exam and
be subject to the make-up policy (including the penalty) described below. In addition, students
who fail to upload the exam by the scheduled upload time will forfeit the exam and be subject to
the make-up policy (including the penalty) described below. The upload time for exams is 4-hours
past the scheduled end time for the exam. Students who begin their exam later than the scheduled
time start time may see a timer on the exam that suggests that they have time remaining, but the
deadline for finishing the exam and uploading the exam remains as described above.
The downloading process requires Internet Access. Students are solely responsible for ensuring proper Internet
Access and for downloading the exams by the download deadline.
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Students should receive an email (sent to the students Jersey College email address) approximately one to sevendays before the scheduled exam date with the exam information. However, in all cases, students are responsible for
downloading/uploading exams based on scheduled start and end times for exams and the 24-hour download time
period and 15-minute/4-hour (as applicable) upload time period for exams.
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For example, if the exam scheduled for Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., the exam is available to download from Monday at
3:00 p.m. to Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. Students are expected to download the exam by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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The uploading process requires Internet Access. Students are solely responsible for ensuring proper Internet Access
and for uploading the exams by the upload deadline.
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Time and Responsibilities. Time is measured based on ExamSoft’s server time NOT the local time
on students computers. Students are solely responsible for (i) starting the exam at the scheduled
start time, (ii) finishing the exam on or before the exam end time, and (iii) uploading the exam on
or before the end-of-the upload deadline based on ExamSoft time (not their local computer).
Exam Collaboration. It is STRICTLY prohibited to collaborate with another person, copy an exam,
reproduce an assessment or allow another person to take a test (see Exam Academic Honesty
below). Jersey College tracks and analyzes testing data, including MAC addresses, IP addresses,
times and dates, etc. Any violation or suspected violation is subject to course failure and
termination from the College.
Timing and Technological Issues. Exams are expected to begin on time, but may begin after the
scheduled time if technological issues occur. Technological issues may occur from time to time.
Students should remain calm and inform the course instructor if they experience any difficulty
before, during, or after the examination. Jersey College recommends that all students check
computer compatibility prior to the examination. Students who experience technical issues during
the exam will have the option of (i) changing computers and restarting their exam or (ii) continuing
the exam on the same computer.
Exam Make-ups
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the determination of an Unavoidable Condition
shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the College and shall be final and conclusive.
The master exam calendar provides the exact dates of all exams scheduled in the term. Students
must take exams on scheduled dates and at scheduled times to avoid a penalty. The only exceptions
to this rule are for a hospitalization, religious holiday, or active duty (with prior notification and
approval), court appearance, imprisonment, death in immediate family (spouse, father, mother,
brother, sister or child), an unavoidable accident and a Serious Illness (as defined below) (each
individually and collectively, an Unavoidable Condition). These exceptional circumstances
must be verified by an appropriate third party, i.e., police report, a funeral notice, hospital bill,
discharge papers, subpoena, etc. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
determination of an Unavoidable Condition shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the
College and shall be final and conclusive.
Students who cannot take their exams at the scheduled time due to an illness are subject to a
penalty (see below), unless a waiver is granted. A waiver of the penalty related to illness may
be granted by submitting an appeal to the Campus Director (or his/her designee) that contains
documentation of a SERIOUS illness (a Serious Illness). Documentation of a Serious Illness
must be in the form of a letter on the medical providers letterhead and based on a physical exam
and evaluation conducted immediately prior to the missed exam. The letter should include a
description of the illness, specific dates or range of dates of the illness, and physical and
functional limitations of the illness. Documentation written on prescription pads will not be
accepted as proof of a serious illness. The following are examples that are not considered a Serious
Illness common cold, sore or itchy throat, feeling under the weather, coughing, or other illness
discomforts that do not significantly and gravely limit a students ability to attend class, etc.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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Students who miss an exam will receive a modified form of grade amnesty utilizing the next
cumulative exam (where applicable). The following table provides the specific details related to
the modified grade-amnesty based on the reason for the missed exam:
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Unavoidable Condition
All Other Reasons
Missed Exam
Mid-term
Final
The students grade on the Final will be used for both
Final exam will be made up during the break week
the Mid-term and Final.
or the first week of class of the next term (as
determined by Jersey College). 10
Note: If student missed the Mid-term and does not
take the final (for any reason) the student will be
administratively withdrawn from the course.
The students grade on the Final will be used for both
Student will receive a grade of 0% on the Final.
the Mid-term and Final with a 10% deduction on the
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, students may only miss one exam in this course. Students who
miss more than one exam will be administratively withdrawn from the course.
Exam Remediation
Exam remediation in the form of re-testing is not offered in this course. If students receive less
than a C on an exam, they should meet with their course instructor prior to taking the next exam
to identify areas of weakness, plan strategies for improved learning and test-taking, and grade
counseling.
Exam Academic Honesty
Students are reminded that all exams are subject to our Student Code of Conduct, including the
code of conduct related to academic honesty. Students are prohibited from:
Cheating: giving, using or attempting to use or attempting to gain access to unauthorized
materials, information, notes, study aids or other devices in any academic exercise
including unauthorized communication of information. Examples of cheating include
copying from another students paper; receiving and/or providing unauthorized assistance
during a quiz, test or examination; talking to oneself or others during an exam; sharing
information about an exam with classmates in advance of the test; using books, notes or
other devices such as calculators and other electronic devices when these are not
authorized; acquiring without authorization copies of tests or examinations before the
scheduled exercise; acquiring, possessing or utilizing publishers test banks and/or copies
(electronic or otherwise) of publishers and third-partys testing materials; attempting to
gain access or gaining access to materials restricted to faculty members; telling anyone or
receiving information about the items or answers seen in or on an examination;
reconstructing questions or topics from an examination or attempting to do the same;
receiving reconstructed questions or topics about an examination from another student;
copying/lending homework, reports, laboratory work, computer programs, files from other
This reason category is a summary of the information above. Students must meet the full definitions above and
provide all documentation.
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Students that do not make-up the final exam in accordance with this policy will receive a grade of 0% on the final
exam.
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The 10% penalty is based on the total points on the exam. Example: An exam with 50 questions would result in a
penalty of 5 points being deducted (50 x 10%). A student that scored a 45 out of 50 on such an exam would therefore
receive a grade of 40 (50 questions – 5 wrong answers – 5 point penalty) out of 50 for the missed exam (or a grade of
80%).
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This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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students, storing data on programmable calculators, cell phones or other electronic devices
and retrieving the data to assist during an exam; leaving the test room with test materials;
writing information on cheat sheets, other items or on ones body.
Facilitating academic dishonesty: intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help
another to commit an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include allowing another
student to copy from ones paper during an examination or test; distributing test questions
or substantive information about the material to be covered on a test before the exam; not
adequately safeguarding ones own answers; collaborating on work with the knowledge
that the collaboration will not be reported; reconstructing questions or topics from an
examination or attempting to do the same; or taking an examination or test for another
student or signing a false name on an exam or paper.
Violation of the Student Code of Conduct can result in a zero on the exam, administrative
withdrawal from the course, course failure, suspension and/or termination from the program.
Quizzes
Seven (7) quizzes 12 will be given during the course. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
The quizzes may cover current or previous material and will contain problems similar to those
covered in class or in the text. Each quiz will count 1% of the overall course grade with all quizzes
representing 6% of a students overall course grade. The lowest quiz score will be dropped from
the final grade for this category. A student who misses a quiz will receive a grade of zero
(regardless of whether the absence was excused).
Quizzes are individual efforts. While students are encouraged to share information and to study
together, collaboration on quizzes is strictly prohibited. All submitted quizzes must be a students
individual work, and not the work of others. Any violation of this policy will be considered
academic misconduct. This misconduct can result in a zero on the quiz, administrative withdrawal
from the course, course failure, suspension and/or termination from the program.
Testing Accommodations
Jersey College is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities as outlined in
both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students granted testing accommodations must confirm and verify the availability of the
accommodation prior to each exam. Issues in obtaining accommodations and accommodation
questions should promptly be directed to the Campus Director or Dean for resolution.
Assignments
General Assignment Obligations
Students are expected to complete all assignments on or before the dates that they are due.
Assignments submitted after the due date may not be accepted or may be subject to penalty. 13 Any
lack of completion of assignments and/or consistent lateness of assignment which leads a faculty
member to judge that unsatisfactory progress is being made may result in the student being
administratively withdrawn from the course and require the course to be repeated. This syllabus
(including the referenced course calendar) and/or Canvas include due dates with regards to the
completion of assignments. To the extent no written due date for an assignment is in the course
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All quizzes will be completed in-class, unless course is being conducted through Distance Education.
Acceptance of assignments after due dates is at the sole discretion of the course instructor and Dean.
This syllabus is intended as a guide and is subject to change as needed.
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calendar or Canvas, the course instructor will establish and announce the due date for such
assignment.
Term Paper
Students are required to complete a term paper which is worth 5% of their overall grade.
The paper should exam the influences, effects and outcomes of a vaccine, an antimicrobial or a
disease caused by a microorganism. The paper must incorporate research, data and information
from the CDC, WHO, and literary sources. A minimum of five credible references must be utilized
in the paper. Each student must research and report on a different vaccine, antimicrobial or disease.
The paper must be typed with 1 margins, double spacing and a 12-point Times Roman font. The
paper should also include a reference list. The American Psychological Association format must
also be utilized for the paper. The paper should be between five and seven pages in length (not
including cover page, abstract, references, exhibits, etc.). The paper must be submitted through
Canvas in order for the paper to be uploaded to Ouriginal®.
The following rubric will be utilized to grade the paper:
Criteria
Content
Organization
Language
Superior
65 Points
Provides substantive and
relevant development of
ideas
Offers logical, accurate,
and sufficient level of
detail
Demonstrates an in depth
understanding of the
ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas in a critical,
analytical and persuasive
manner
20 Points
Creates a clearly
identifiable introduction,
body, and conclusion
Provides a sophisticated
paragraph structure with
each paragraph
developing one central
idea
Utilizes APA format
5 Points
Incorporates sophisticated
terminology
Avoids irrelevant and
redundant words, phrases
and other distracting
information
Contains no spelling
errors
Lacks errors in sentence
boundaries such as fused
sentences and sentence
fragments
Uses paraphrase and
quotes skillfully
Satisfactory
49 Points
Provides some
relevant development
of ideas
Offers logical,
accurate, and sufficient
level of detail
Demonstrates a
general understanding
of the ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas in a persuasive
manner
Poor
33 Points
Provides limited
relevant development of
ideas
Offers minimal level of
detail
Demonstrates a limited
understanding of the
ideas
Evaluates/responds to
ideas with minimal
analytics and with less
persuasive arguments
Unsatisfactory
17 Points
Provides no relevant
development of ideas
Offers minimal level of
detail and detail is offtopic and/or unfocused
Lacks understanding of
the ideas
Fails to present analytics
and persuasive arguments
Not Completed
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
15 Points
Creates an identifiable
introduction, body,
and conclusion
Provides a unified
paragraph structure
with most paragraphs
developing one central
idea
Utilizes APA format
3 Points
Utilizes appropriate
terminology
Incorporates relevant
words and phrases, but
contains some
distracting information
Contains limited
spelling errors
Utilizes appropriate
sentence structure in
most instances (some
fused sentences and
fragments)
Limits paraphrase and
quotes to an acceptable
level
10 Points
Fails to develop a clear
organizational structure
Demonstrates limited
paragraph structure
Incorporates APA
format haphazardly
5 Points
Fails to have
organizational structure
Lacks unified paragraph
structure
Lacks APA format
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
2 Points
Utilizes inappropriate
terminology in certain
areas
Incorporates irrelevant
words and phrases
Contains limited
spelling errors
Utilizes inappropriate
sentence structure
(fused sentences and
fragments)
Uses paraphrase and
quotes in some
instances without
following APA (i.e.,
plagiarism)
1 Points
Utilizes inappropriate
terminology
Presents distracting
information throughout
Contains numerous
spelling errors
Utilizes inappropriate
sentence structure (fused
sentences and fragments)
Uses paraphrase and
quotes without following
APA in numerous
instances (i.e.,
plagiarism)
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
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Criteria
Presentation
Superior
10 Points
Presents information in a
clear, logical, and
effective manner
Satisfactory
7 Points
Presents information
in an effective manner
Poor
4 Points
Presents information
in a manner which
results in some
confusion
Unsatisfactory
1 Points
Presents information in
an ineffective manner
with lots of confusion
Not Completed
0 Points
Assignment
Not
Completed
Ouriginal©
Unless otherwise instructed, assignments in this course must be submitted through Canvas in order
for the papers to be uploaded to Ouriginal®; Ouriginal® is an automatic text-recognition system
made for detecting, preventing and handling plagiarism. Students can review the Ouriginal®
website to obtain additional information regarding the plagiarism checking process -https://www.ouriginal.com/.
Remediation Policy
Students who do not receive a passing grade in an assignment given in the course may be required
to remediate and retake or redo the assignment. When students fail to satisfactorily remediate an
assignment by the end of the course such students will receive a grade equal to the lesser of 72%
or their final course grade calculated per the Method of Evaluation set forth above.
Collaboration
Ass
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