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COURSE NUMBER BIO-235 TITLE Microbiology

SEM CR HRS 4 LT HRS 3 LAB HRS 3 SOE HRS ECH 5.25 COURSE PCS # (Assigned by Administration)

PREREQUISITES: BIO100 -- One Semester Chemistry Recommended

Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): This course covers a survey of microorganisms with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and chemical methods, immunologyand diseases are covered.

Introduction to Microbiology: History, Microscope 2.5 1

__and Taxonomy

Survey of Microorganisms - Protozoans, Fungi, and 11 4

__Viruses

Bacteria: Morphology, Reproduction, Growth and 8.5 12

__Death. Staining Techniques and Pure Culture

__Techniques

Major Groups of Bacteria, Metabolism, Genetics 8 20

__

Control of Microorganisms by Physical and Chemical 8 8

__Agents; Antibiotics

Microorganisms and Disease and Immunity 7

EVALUATION: Quizzes X Exams X Oral Pres. Papers X

Lab Work X Projects X Comp.Final Other

Textbook: Title Foundations in Microbiology

Author Kathleen Park Talaro – Barry Chess

Publisher McGraw Hill

Volume/Edition 9th EditionCopyright Date 2015

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Major Course SegmentHours Learning Outcome

Unit 1

Introduction 3.5 Students shall have a general understanding of

microscopy and the medical significance of

microbes.

Protozoa 2 Recognize unique identifying characteristics,

classification and medical significance of protozoa.

Microbial Fungi 8 Recognize unique identifying characteristics,

classification and medical significance of microbial

fungi.

Viruses 4 Recognize unique identifying characteristics,

classification and medical significance of viruses.

Unit 2

Bacteria 4.5 Students will know the general characteristics and

cellular structure of bacteria.

Laboratory Procedure 9.25 Students will aseptically perform various laboratory

procedures utilizing bacterial cultures and various

media as well as performing various staining

techniques.

Bacterial Growth 5.75 Students will understand the physical and chemical

requirements that promote microbial growth; as well

as the measurement of microbial growth rates.

Unit 2 Test 1

Unit 3

Respiration 2.5 Summarize the basic components of

photosynthesis as well as aerobic and anaerobic

respiration.

Identification 20 Students shall have an understanding of microbial

metabolism and its significance to the identification

of bacteria.

Medical Significance of Bacteria 3.5Students shall describe assorted bacterial

infections and disease and their corresponding

causative agents.

Microbial Genetics 1 Students shall have an understanding of microbial

genetics.

Unit 3 Test 1

Unit 4 1

Microbial Control 0.75 Students shall relate the various factors which

influence microbial control to the types of microbial

cellular injury they cause.

Physical Control 5.25 Students shall recognize the physical methods of

controlling microbial populations.

Chemical Control 5 Students shall recognize the chemical methods of

controlling microbial populations.

Antimicrobial Agents 4 Students shall understand the history, mode of

action, the use and evaluation of antimicrobial

agents and the consequent development of

microbial resistance to some of the agents.

Unit 4 Test 1

Major Course Segment Hours Learning Outcome

Unit 5

Normal Flora 0.25 Recognize the symbiotic relationships between

microorganisms and the human body.

Diseases 2.25 Students shall understand the factors that

determine the establishment and transmission of

diseases and associated bacterial toxins.

First Line of Defense 0.25 Identify the natural physical and chemical barriers

of the human body to disease causing pathogens.

Second Line of Defense 0.25 Students shall understand the roles of leucocytes,

inflammation and fever in controlling the spread

of pathogens and toxins.

Third Line of Defense 3 Students shall understand the processes of cell-

mediated and humoral immunity in controlling and

destroying the presence of pathogens and toxins.

Unit 5 Test 1

Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand basic characteristics of each microorganism discussed (fungal, protozoan, bacterial, and viral).

• Utilize laboratory equipment, media & demonstrate aseptic technique.

• Utilize laboratory data, symptoms and etiology to distinguish the causative agent for human diseases.

• Understand effective mechanisms used to control the growth and spread of microbes.

• Understand the body's natural defense mechanisms.