Attendance and participation. 100% attendance is expected, including the Departmental seminar listed on syllabus. Arrive on time, prepared to participate and make short presentations to class. Computer policy: You are welcome to bring PC, and use appropriate internet materials during class, while paying attention. Email is not allowed in class. Extra Credit: Add items for Microbial World News.

Chapter response. By midnight before class, email a response to the full chapter assigned. Email must include:

• Ten thoughtful questions or comments. Cite page number for each. Comments may extend the material, "If Episculum cells are so large, how can their surface absorb enough nutrients?” or address clarity, “I don’t understand this specific point about . . . .” or indicate interest level, "I want to know more about . . . .”
• Length of time it took you to read the chapter.
• Difficulty of chapter, compared to texts of other 200-level biology courses

Academic Honesty. All rules and standards stated in the Student Handbook apply.

Learning Disabilities. Consult the Coordinator of Disability Services for appropriate accommodations.