BIOLOGY 596
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology III
Fall 2004
Meeting Time and Place: TTh 9:30-10:45 A.M., Fri 9:00-9:50 A.M., LS248
Instructors
Dr. Scott Kelley; LS 373; 594 - 5371; skelley@sciences.sdsu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Dr. Greg Harris; LS 311; 594-5655; gharris@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Dr. Constantine Tsoukas; LS406; 594-5764; ctsoukas@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Course Ettiqutte: Turn off your cell phones and pagers before entering class.
Content: Advanced concepts of modern integrated cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry.
Required Text: Molecular Cell Biology, H. Lodish et al., 5th edition.
Other Required Materials: Other materials will be available on library reserve or distributed in class as indicated by the instructors.
Prerequisites: Biology 366 and 366L.
Grading: Undergraduates and Graduate students will be graded on different
scales and evaluated separately.
The following is the scoring for each of the three sections of the class
(Kelley, Harris, Tsoukas):
Undergraduate Grading: 100 point scale. There will be one exam for each segment of the course, based on assigned readings and lecture material. For each segment of the course there will be a total of 105 points - 75 points for an exam, 25 points for assignments or tests based on the research papers and 5 bonus points given at the instructors discretion.
Graduate Grading: 120 point scale. 75 points for an exam, 25 points for assignments or quizzes based on the research papers, 20 points for class presentation based on the research papers and 5 bonus points given at the instructors discretion.
Exam and Lecture Schedule: See Course Schedule.
The grade distribution will likely be on a straight grade distribution:
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
<60 Fail
In the event that grades given by the different instructors do not agree, the instructors reserve the right to make fair and appropriate adjustments.
Make-up Policy: Assignments will only be accepted during the class periods they are due unless prior arrangements have been made. Only exceptional circumstances or a medical condition accompanied by a doctor's excuse will be accepted for a make-up exam.
Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. No credit will be given for plagiarized work and students who plagiarize will be reported to the Judicial Procedures Office. If you are unclear of the definition of plagiarism, see an instructor or the University Catalog.
Cheating: Cheating will not be tolerated. Students who cheat will be reported to the Judicial Procedures Office.