The textbook used for the class is Microbial Life by
Perry Staley and Lory (Sinauer). Molecular Genetics of Bacteria
by Snyder and Champness (ASM Press) and Microbial Genetics
by Maloy, Cronan and Freifelder (Jones and Barlett) have been
very useful in the past to students who need additional background
reading.
Every student is asked to discuss a publication that deals
with a subject covered in lectures. You should plan your presentation
for no more than 30 minutes and allow 5 –10 min
for questions and discussion during and after your presentation.
All students will obtain a copy of the papers two weeks prior
to the presentation, and 2 students will present one paper.
30% of your final grade will be based on your oral presentation:
the introduction, your understanding and interpretation of the
material presented, the organization of your presentation, and
the visual aids you use e.g., transparencies—were they
clear and intelligible?. 70% of your final grade will be
based on your exams 30% for your in class midterm; 40% for
the take-home final.
Everybody must read the papers assigned for oral presentation;
When you present your paper, you will prepare a question about
it that you will pose to the class prior to the presentation.
This question should probe whether or not everyone has read
and understood the paper (the students are allowed to look at
their papers to answer the question). The quality of the question
by the presenter, as well as your answers throughout the semester,
and your overall class participation will be integrated into
your final grade.
Please refer to the BIOL
475 PDF talk schedule for more information on this course.
All relevant University policies
regarding Academic Integrity must be followed. This includes
no cheating, no plagiarism and reporting any knowledge thereof.
Please consult the Student Handbook or the appropriate web-page:
http://www.college.upenn.edu/responsibilities/integrity.html
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