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Department of Microbiology | NC State University Microbiology Journal Club |
Syllabus for graduate students taking Microbiology Journal Club for MB 810R Course Credit
Graduate students can get course credit for Microbiology Journal Club by signing up for 1 credit of MB 810R. Any student who is signed up for credit is expected to present a paper.
| MB 810R | |
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Microbiology Journal Club |
| Course Description | |
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Microbiology Journal Club (MJC) is a traditional scientific journal club. Each session will have a participant present the background, content, and implications of a paper of their choosing to the audience. The audience is expected to participate actively. |
| Learning Outcomes | |
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To be able to critically interpret and present material, concepts, and implications from the primary literature in a seminar setting. |
| Course Structure | |
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Each meeting of MJC will have an assigned presentor. This person will provide the instructor with the title and citation information for the paper they have chosen to present at least one week in advance of their presentation. It is expected that the audience members have read the paper prior to each meeting. The presentor will present (using presentation software such as PowerPoint or Keynote, overheads, or a suitable alternative) the background and context of the paper, the paper itself, and interpret the implications of the paper. |
| Instructor | |
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James W Brown (brownjw) - Instructor |
| Course Meetings | |
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Days: Alternating Mondays |
| Course Materials | |
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There are no textbooks, extra expenses, or unusual materials required for this course. |
| Restrictions | |
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There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course. The course is restricted to graduate students. |
| GEP Information | |
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As a graduate student only course, this course does not fulfill any undergraduate General Education Program categories or co-requisites. |
| Transportation | |
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This course will not require students to provide their own transportation. Non-scheduled class time for field trips or out-of-class activities is NOT required for this class. |
| Safety | |
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This class does not involve and unusual safety issues or risks. |
| Grading | |
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This Course can only be taken for credit only (S/U). Performance in research, seminar and independent study types of courses (6xx and 8xx) is evaluated as either "S" (Satisfactory) or "U" (Unsatisfactory), and these grades are not used in computing the grade point average. Requirements for Credit-Only (S/U) Grading Any student taking this course for credit will be expected to present a paper. Satifactory presentation of this paper will be graded subjectively. Participation in discussion as a part of the audience is also required. In the event that the student performance seems to warrant a grade of "U", the instructor will consult with at least one other participating Microbiology faculty member before assigning the final grade. Requirements for Auditors (AU) Information about and requirements for auditing a course can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/pols_regs/REG205.00.5.php. Policies on Incomplete Grades If an extended deadline is not authorized by the Graduate School, an unfinished incomplete grade will automatically change to an F after either (a) the end of the next regular semester in which the student is enrolled (not including summer sessions), or (b) by the end of 12 months if the student is not enrolled, whichever is shorter. Incompletes that change to F will count as an attempted course on transcripts. The burden of fulfilling an incomplete grade is the responsibility of the student. The university policy on incomplete grades is located at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/grades_undergrad/REG02.50.3.php. Additional information relative to incomplete grades for graduate students can be found in the Graduate Administrative Handbook in Section 3.18.F at http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/grad_publicns/handbook/ Late Assignments Postponements of seminar dates past the end of the semester will result in a grade of "IN", which will be changed to S/U after the students presentation the following semester. |
| Attendance | |
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Attendance at all Journal Club meetings is mandatory. Absences will not be excused. Presentation date changes should be arranged at least 2 weeks in advance. |
| Academic Integrity | |
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Academic Integrity Students are required to comply with the university policy on academic integrity found in the Code of Student Conduct found at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/student_services/student_discipline/POL11.35.1.php Academic Honesty See http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/student_services/student_discipline/POL11.35.1.php for a detailed explanation of academic honesty. Honor Pledge Your signature on any test or assignment indicates "I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment." |
| Online material | |
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There are no electronically-hosted components for this course. The MJC web site, however, will have an up-to-date schedule and links to the papers each week, as well as copies of past announcements and presentations. Meeting reminders will be sent by email and posted on the bulletin board outside of my office. |
| Accommodations | |
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Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take advantage of available accommodations, student must register with the Disability Services Office (http://www.ncsu.edu/dso) located at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653. For more information on NC State's policy on working with students with disabilities, please see the Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Regulation at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.1.php. |
| Discrimination | |
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NC State University provides equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Accordingly, NC State affirms its commitment to maintain a work environment for all employees and an academic environment for all students that is free from all forms of discrimination. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Harassment of any person (either in the form of quid pro quo or creation of a hostile environment) based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation also is a violation of state and federal law and/or NC State University policy and will not be tolerated. Retaliation against any person who complains about discrimination is also prohibited. NC State's policies and regulations covering discrimination, harassment, and retaliation may be accessed at http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/campus_environ or http://www.ncsu.edu/equal_op. Any person who feels that he or she has been the subject of prohibited discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 515-3148. |