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SyllabusTEAMS ACADEMY Environmental Biotechnology Course Instructors: Stephen Sanborn, M.Ed.and Dr. Sumudu Lewis, Ph.D. Faculty Advisors: Clifford J. Bruell, Ph.D. and Michael V. Graves, Ph.D. Course Description: This course will cover topics related to the field of Environmental Biotechnology. The course will have three main themes: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, and Environmental Engineering. The themes will look at methods to assess the impact of humans on the environments. The themes will not be covered as discrete topics but instead these themes will be explored simultaneously throughout the course. Extended Course Description: In this course you will study the basics of environmental biology. The course will also include topics that relate to environmental issues that are current world issues. The class will include many hands-on and laboratory activities that will help reinforce what students are learning. Students will be performing experiments that are generally done in undergraduate training. The experiments will cover a number of scientific disciplines including, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental engineering. Textbook and Supplies: Course materials will be distributed in class. There is no textbook requirement for this course. However, a college text such as Campbell Biology may be useful in providing basic background information regarding some of the topics covered. Laboratory experiment descriptions will also be distributed to all students; therefore, no lab manual is necessary. All students will have a three-ring binder that is used exclusively for this course. It is also recommended that students have a graphing calculator although again this is not a requirement of the course. Course Grade Determination: All grades will be determined using a percentage system. Assessments will include periodic quizzes, exams and lab reports. Quizzes will be administered bi-weekly, two exams, and a minimum of two lab reports. Students will also be required to complete a final presentation to the class regarding a topic related to environmental issues. This project will be presented with a classmate and will require a survey of the scientific literature from peer reviewed journals.
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