Specific course requirements - Microbiology Lecture

Below are descriptions of the assignment categories for this course. Detailed information, such as question types, number of questions, time limits, number of attempts, etc. can be found by clicking on the appropriate link(s) in the “Detailed information specific to Dr. Hollier’s Microbiology Lecture classes” part of this syllabus.

Tests
Tests assess your competency in the course content at multiple Blooms taxonomy levels (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and/or evaluation) and using different styles of questions (MultiSelect, multiple choice, paragraph responses [short written responses]) that you will encounter in Allied Health career programs and entrance/board assessments. Tests are separated into 3 parts: (i) Multiselect part (where one or more answers could be correct), (ii) Paragraph part (required you to critically think and write an answer in your own words), and (iii) Extra credit part (multiple choice questions). All three parts are combined together (as shown in the “How to calculate your lecture grade” posted in iCollege in the “Course information files” folder on the content tab). The combined score is the overall chapter test grade.
Online tests and assignments are open book, unless specifically stated as closed book in the syllabus and/or class schedule. In-class assignments are closed book (no resources of any kind), unless specifically stated as open book in the syllabus and/or class schedule.
The Lockdown Browser with a webcam is required for all tests in iCollege. Refer to the section “Respondus Lockdown Browser with Respondus Monitor” for more information.

Final exam
The final exam consists of multiple parts. The online final and MC Class final must be taken. The different parts of the final exam are:

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they have a reliable internet connection prior to taking any online assignment. This is especially important at the end of the semester when taking final exams.

Mastering tutorials
Modified Mastering is OPTIONAL for this course. Grading option C includes more work done on the Modified Mastering site. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you complete these assignments.
Mastering tutorials have been created for you to learn the material. By completing these you will master the material covered in class. Hints are provided to assist you, and the correct answer will be shown to you if you get it incorrect. Question types will include multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and short answer/essay questions. You may have to complete an activity online or watch a video/animation before answering the questions on each assignment and/or question.

Mastering disease cases
Modified Mastering is OPTIONAL for this course. Grading option C includes more work done on the Modified Mastering site. However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you complete these assignments.
Mastering disease cases assess your ability to apply what you have learned in the course in clinical situations. They could be one case with many questions relating to one case, or they could be many separate cases with one or more questions per case. All will have a case description, typically a clinical situation, and question types will include multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and short answer/essay questions.

iCollege short quizzes
iCollege short quizzes assess your competency in the course content using multiple choice questions. They are randomly selected from the stated chapter(s) content and should be completed prior to taking the chapter test. Content topics that you do poorly on should be studied more prior to taking the test that contains that material.

Case study
Each student will be randomly assigned a case study, where the student has to critically think about the clinical case presented to them and answer questions on that case. All answers are written responses. Case studies cover multiple chapters within the course and require you to link different chapters together. This is a critical thinking assignment that you apply, synthesize, and evaluate the case assigned to you.

Discussions
The weekly instructor led discussions are intended to engage you in the material covered in the course as an individual student and this requires that you actively participate, provide dialogue, and demonstrate that you have learned from the course material by applying your understanding to the topic. Dr Hollier will assign each student a topic that the student will summarize. Dr Hollier will then ask you a question(s) about either that topic or something within your summary. The student will then reply to Dr Hollier’s question(s).

Start of the semester quizzes
Students must complete the following quizzes (these have unlimited attempts; you must score 100% on each quiz for all other content in iCollege to be released to you).

You can have the syllabus and schedule open when taking these quizzes. All of these “start of the semester quizzes” are due by the end of roll verification (due date will be listed in the class schedule). You will not be able to complete any course work until you have completed all of the start of the semester quizzes. The sooner you pass them, the sooner you can start learning.

Attendance
Students’ academic success is the major priority of the College.  Because regular participation enhances the learning process, students are expected to adhere to the attendance policy set forth by the College and individual faculty members.  Differences in content and teaching styles exist among courses, which can impact students’ learning.  Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to work through all materials in iCollege (recorded lectures, fill-in-the-blank notes, additional animations/videos, etc.) to better prepare them for assignments, tests, and other course-related activities.  Students are accountable for assignments, announcements, and material covered during an absence. You are expected to attend all classes and take all exams.  Students’ responsibility for materials covered is unaffected by absence.  Attendance after the roll verification period will be determined by weekly attendance quizzes in iCollege. This is not just signing into iCollege. It is actually opening the section of the course within iCollege and taking the weekly attendance quiz.

Extra credit
Two different categories of extra credit are given to students. Both should be completed.