INFOFACTS - FS 352 601 SPRG 2008

SPRG 2008


FS 352 - 601 INTERNET
Prerequisites:	None.
Credit Hours:	3. credit(s)
Corequisites:	None.
Required Lab:	None.
Restrictions:	NONE
	Restrictions may be on all or some of the seats. For information visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/registration/restrictions.html

Instructor:	Donn Ward
Address:	Box 7624
E-mail:	joanna_foegeding@ncsu.edu
Phone:	919-513-2090
Fax:	919-515-7124

Course Description: For non-science students. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the more prominent microbial foodborne safety hazards and their control. Lessons are provided on specific pathogens, their pathogenesis and transmission and the scientific basis for specific control options. In addition, the course provides up-to-date information on current "hot-topics" in food microbiology, including food safety regulations and emerging food safety issues.Course is offered to non-science majors. Students may not receive credit for both FS 352 and FS 405.

Course Informational Video :	None.
Primary Delivery Format :	Internet
Course Website :	None.
Learning Management System :	Vista , Vista
Additional Technology Requirements :	Unity E-mail (http://webmail.ncsu.edu)
Lab Information :	None.

NCSU Campus Visits : All course materials can be accessed via the Internet. Communication between the instructor and students is typically through e-mail or phone. Students are welcome to schedule individual or group conferences with the instructor during the semester.

Other Attendance Requirements : None.

Course Requirements: Course Requirements: Students are required to complete each lesson as it is presented on the Web. Students must successfully complete all lessons, quizzes and assignments to receive credit for the course.
GRADING: Lesson quizzes are 20% of the grade, two (2) class assignments are 40% of the grade, the mid-term exam and Final exam are 20% each.

For more information, please visit the course syllabus at: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/distance/micro/syllabus.htm

Course Materials:

None required.

Miscellaneous Information: None.


Tuition & Fees: The Tuition and Fees for Distance Education classes (section 601 and above) are calculated on a per credit hour basis and are not included as a part of on-campus tuition and fees. The fees paid by Distance Education students allow them to have full access to D.H. Hill Libraries, Math Labs, and Unity Computer Labs. Services such as the Student Health Center and the NC State Gymnasium are NOT available. For complete Tuition and Fees information please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/tuition/

For registration information, please visit: http://distance.ncsu.edu/registration/ or call 919-515-9030 or toll-free 866-467-8283.