1. Microbiology
Mrs. Prinzo

2. Mrs. Prinzo - Education
I went to Catholic grammar and high school in NJ
I got my Bachelor of Science degree at Montclair State University
Major – biology
Minor – chemistry
I got my Master of Arts degree in biology at William Paterson University
Specialty in Biotechnology
I received my teaching credentials
at Caldwell College

3. Mrs. Prinzo – Work Experience
Hoffmann-La Roche (17years)
Basic Research – Oncology
RAS oncogene project
Development – Biotechnology
Interferon
Manufacturing – Biopharmaceuticals
Pegylated Interferon
Daclizumab

4. Mrs. Prinzo – Work Experience
Wyeth (Pfizer) Pharmaceuticals (2 years)
Vaccines department
Prevnar pneumonia vaccine for children
Manufactured bacterial polysaccharides to stimulate children’s immune system

5. Microbiology Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This course was designed to introduce you to the study of:
bacteria
viruses
other microorganisms

6. Microbiology Course Syllabus
You will be studying:
the structure, life processes and genetic systems of microbial organisms
the roles of microbes in producing disease
the means of controlling microbes
the basis of antibiotic effectiveness
the immunological responses of humans to microbial infections.

7. Microbiology Course Syllabus
Lab oriented class and activities will include:
basic microbiological techniques
application of biotechnology to industrial products, the environment, and medicine
lab skills such as microscopy and slide, media and solution preparation

8. Microbiology Course Syllabus
Items Needed:
Binder or Folder – to keep tests, quizzes, and worksheets
Notebook for lecture notes
Marble notebook for labs
Scotch tape/glue sticks
Pens/pencils/highlighters
Scissors

9. Microbiology Course Syllabus
Grading:
*Tests/Quizzes point scale
*Laboratories/Web-quests – 10 point scale
*Projects – 10 point scale
*Class Participation – can mean the difference between an A or a B

10. Class Policies
Come to class on time!!! Be in your assigned seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
Pay Attention!!! Follow directions the first time given.
Abstain from eating, drinking, chewing and grooming in the lab portion of our classroom!!!
No Cheating!!! Any interaction during a test will be assumed to be cheating. Your test will be taken away and you will be given a zero. I will be collecting cell phones on test days.
Plagiarism is cheating too. When doing research, always reference your sources.

11. Class Procedures Every day, bring with you to class
your binder/folder with all class handouts
your notebook
Your lab notebook
a pen and pencil
Highlighters/tape/glue
When you arrive in class, please read the instructions on the board. Then you will know what activities are planned and what your responsibility is.
Hand in all homework in class, the day it is due. Be sure your name is on it so that you receive credit.
No note-taking on your chromebooks. They should be closed until needed for an activity.

12. Class Procedures
If you have a question during a lecture, please raise your hand.
When I am presenting a lesson, please do not talk. It is extremely rude to talk when the teacher is teaching.
If you are with a teacher or administrator, have them write you a note if you will be late for class. Then you will be excused for being late.
Cell phone policy
Every day you should put your cell phone in the appropriately numbered pocket in the cell phone holder.

13. Class Procedures
After a lab or activity, you must clean up after yourself and your group. Points will be deducted if you leave a mess for me to clean up!!!
I will be presenting PowerPoint lectures for each unit:
You need to bring your notebook to class with you every day to take notes
You need to bring you lab notebook to class every day for documenting labs/activities

14. Class Procedures I will start off by treating you as young adults.
I expect that you act maturely, do your work on time, and try your best.
If I see that is not happening, I will have to treat you differently.
You will be doing a lot of work in cooperative groups and you must contribute to your group
I will be able to determine if someone is not contributing and their grade will be lowered.

15. Things I Believe Science is the most interesting subject!
Learning can be fun!
You learn better when you do something!
Work hard, play hard!
Fun Science