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I.
Effective Date: Fall 20086
(revised
09/29/0612/1/07)
)
II. Catalog Description:
BIOL 1103 Introduction to
Emerging Diseases 4 CR FALL. Introduces the factors that cause and
influence the emergence of new infectious diseases as well as the re-emergence
of other infectious diseases. Basic principles of
public health, epidemiology, and disease transmission are studied.
Lecture 3 hours;
BLC 2-3lab
3 hours. Prereq: READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above.
May not be taken for credit after earning a “C” or better in Biology 2204 (or
equivalent). MNTC: Goals 3 and 8.
III. Recommended Entry Skills and Knowledge:
Students enrolling in Biology 1103 would be expected to have one or more of the following:
A. A college entry level or better score on their placement tests in composition, mathematics, and reading (READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 or above)
B. Acceptance into the PSOP
IV. Outline of Major Content Areas:
Subtopics listed under each main topic may vary due to recent developments in the field or current events.
Lecture
A. Introduction to Emerging Diseases – Why Study?
B. History of Emerging Diseases
C. Emerging Diseases – Why Now?
D.
The Role of Public Health in Disease Prevention
1. Basic epidemiology
2. Disease transmission
3. Risk management – perception vs. real data
4.
Demographics and
its role in public healthdisease
5.
Governmental role in
public healthdisease
prevention
E. Microbes and Infectious Disease
1. Bacteria
2. Viruses
3. Prions
4. Fungi
5. Other Eukaryotes
F. Methods of Controlling Disease
1. Antimicrobial agents
2. Other chemical methods
3. Physical methods
G. Immunology – The Body’s Defenses
1. Non-specific defenses
2. Specific defenses
3. Immunization and vaccine safety
H. Food and Water Safety
I. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
J. Germ Warfare – Past, Present and Future
K. Further study of additional selected topics – determined by class
Laboratory
A. Use of the Microscope
B. Bacterial Morphology
C. Asceptic Transfer
D. Gram Staining and Endospore Staining
E. Hand Washing and Normal Flora
F. Microbes and the Environment
G. Water Quality Testing – Most Probable Number
H. Normal Flora of the Throat
I. Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
J. Cemetery Population Study
K. Bacteriophage in Sewage
L. Food Plate Counts
M. Identification of an Unknown Enteric Bacterium
N. Study of Select Molds and Yeasts
O. Study of Selected Parasitic Protozoa
P. White Blood Cell Differential Count
V. Student Learning Outcomes: (goals and competencies in parentheses)
A. Students will define and demonstrate understanding of basic principles of microbiology. (3a)
B. Students will demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship between emerging infectious diseases, the factors that allow disease to spread, and social, environmental and political forces. (3d, 8a, 8b)
C. Students will gain experience in basic microbiological techniques, data gathering, evaluation of results and microbes in the natural world. (3a, 3b, 3c)
D. Students will collect, evaluate, and analyze data trends and use the data in predicting future events. (2b)
E. Students will examine commonly held ideas and compare to scientific data. (2c, 2d, 3a)
F. Students will analyze current events and their role in emerging diseases including world, national, state and local concerns about emerging diseases. (3d, 8c, 8d)
G. Students will understand how the immune system works (and sometimes fails), including principles of immunization. (3a, 3d)
H. Students will understand the role of natural selection on disease pathogenicity, antibiotic resistance, and genetic resistance to disease. (3a, 3d)
I. Students will understand the role of disease and disease prevention in other parts of the world and when traveling. (8c)
J. Students will use multiple written and electronic resources to collect data on diseases and scientific studies and then evaluate the collected information for its credibility, reliability, and accuracy. (2a, 3c)
VI. Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning:
A variety of evaluation and assessment methods will be used.
A. Lecture assignments including reports, small group presentations, and presentations to class on a short topic
B. Quizzes and a final exam covering the assigned readings and lecture material
C. Case studies
D. Laboratory assignments and papers
E. Oral laboratory quizzes to show mastery of techniques
VII. Other Information:
A. Students will be required to wear a lab coat while in the BLC.
B. Several topics will require independent research and possible field studies.
C. Students will need access to the World Wide Web for research and to access course web page.
D. Laboratory procedures are outlined in the course syllabus.