Student Learning Outcomes: To provide information on the pathology, symptomatology, treatment, and prognosis of fungal diseases in humans. Numerous medically important fungi will be described and illustrated in sufficient detail so that students can identify them. Relevant information used in the mycology laboratory will be covered.

Exams: There will be two exams and a comprehensive final. Each exam, including the final, will count 1/3. No extra credit work available.

Make-up Exams: Make-up exams will be given for excused absences only. (Unexcused absences will be zero for that exam). The make-up exam will be the comprehensive final and given at the time of the final exam. (June 1, 2007)

Chapter 1	The Basics	Pages 1-12
Chapter 2	Morphology and Methods	Pages 13-33
Chapter 3	Some Opportunistic Fungi	Pages 35-100
	(Exam #1)
Chapter 4	Superficial Fungi	Pages 103-117
Chapter 5	Dermatophytes	Pages 118-154
Chapter 6	Subcutaneous Fungi	Pages 157-192
	(Exam #2)
Chapter 7	Yeasts and Yeastlike Organisms	Pages 196-228
Chapter 8	Systemic Fungi	Pages 231-254
	(Final - May 23, 2008 1 PM

Tentative exam dates listed in the Lecture Sequence and I will attempt to adhere to the dates. Nevertheless, circumstances may dictate a change in exam dates: in such instances you will be given adequate forewarning of the change. Exams will be multiple-choice matching type: questions will be derived from lectures and reading assignments. Students must provide their own scantron for each exam. Scantron sheets can be purchased in the bookstore: ask for Form No. 882. Exams will be graded and returned promptly.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels. Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

Academic Integrity:

It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)

Student Support Services Available:

The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.

Final Review Week:

A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as scheduled during this week and lectures and presentations may be given.

Drop for non-payment of tuition: Payment must be received by the term due date of May 20, 2008 or your registration will be cancelled. If your registration is cancelled for non-payment, you may reregister for classes but only is seats are available.

Bomb Threats: If anyone is tempted to call in a bomb threat, be aware that UTA will attempt to trace the phone call and procecute all responsible parties. Every effort will be made to avoid cancellation of presentations/tests caused by bomb threats. Unannounced alternate sites will be available for these classes. Your instructor will make you aware of alternate class sites in the event that your classroom is not available.

The University of Texas at Arlington has adopted the University email address as an official means of communication with students. Through the use of email, UT-Arlington is able to provide students with relevant and timely information, designed to facilitate student success. In particular, important information concerning registration, financial aid, payment of bills, and graduation may be sent to students through email.

The Sam Mav Escort service provides a service to assist students, faculty, staff and

campus visitors to reach their destinations after regular business hours. The hours of

All students are assigned an email account and information about activating and using it is available at www.uta.edu/email. New students (first semester at UTA) are able to activate their email account 24 hours after registering for courses. There is no additional charge to students for using this account, and it remains active as long as a student is enrolled at UT-Arlington. Students are responsible for checking their email regularly.