December 10, 2007
(revised 11/24/07)
II. Catalog Description:
BIOL 2204 Microbiology 4 CR FALL, SPR Biology of bacteria, algae, protozoa, fungi, rickettsia and viruses. Physical and chemical methods of control, microbial genetics, host defenses, and applications in medicine. Lecture 3 hours; lab 3 hours, often requiring multiple lab visits. Prereq: A grade of C or higher in 1 college biology laboratory course and 1 college chemistry laboratory course and ENGC 1101 or equivalent. MNTC: Goal 3.
III. Recommended Entry Skills and Knowledge:
The prerequisites are a grade of C or higher in 1 college biology laboratory course and 1 college chemistry laboratory course and ENGC 1101 or equivalent.
IV. Outline of Major Content Areas:
A. Survey of Microorganisms
1. Biologic Classification
2. Groups of Microorganisms
B. General Characteristics of Microorganisms
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Protozoa
4. Rickettsia
5. Infectious Agents (Viruses, Viroids, Prions)
C. Inhibition of Microbial Growth
1. Disinfection
2. Antisepsis
3. Sterilization
D. Chemotherapeutic Agents
1. Source
2. Basis for Action
E. Microbial Genetics
1. Genetic Transfer in Bacteria
2. Transfer of Drug Resistance
F. Characteristics Contributing to Microbial Pathogenicity
1. Portals of Entry and Exit
2. Generation Time
3. Virulence Factors
G. Host Defenses
1. Non-specific Host Defenses
2. Specific: The Human Immune System
H. Bacterial Diseases of Humans
I. Viral Diseases of Humans
J. Fungal Diseases of Humans
A. Microscopy
B. Survey of Microorganisms
C. Staining of Bacteria
D. Aseptic Techniques
F. Physical and Chemical Methods of Control
G. Bacterial Genetics
H. Antigen – Antibody Testing
I. Microbes in the Environment
J. Effectiveness of Hand Scrubbing
K. Bacteria of the Respiratory Tract
L. Bacteria of the Gastrointestinal Tract
M. Identification of Unknown Bacteria
N. Study of Selected Fungi
O. Study of Selected Parasitic Protozoa
V. Student Learning Outcomes: (goals and competencies in parentheses)
A. Defines basic principles of microbiology. (3a)
B. Demonstrates understanding of basic principles of microbiology (3a)
C. Formulates and tests hypotheses in a laboratory setting. (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3b)
D. Evaluates experimental results and communicates interpretations both orally and in writing. (2a, 2c, 3b, 3c)
E. Integrates learning from both lecture and laboratory in problem solving. (2a, 2c, 3c)
F. Correlates course work with current and practical microbiological issues. (2d, 3d)
G. Evaluates policies and personal choices from the perspective of infectious diseases. (2d, 3d)
VI. Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning:
A. A variety of evaluation and assessment methods will be used. They may include the following:
B. Examinations over lectures, class discussions and reading assignments (objective, short answer and/or essay questions).
C. Home study assignments.
D. Examinations over laboratory exercises.
E. Practical laboratory quizzes and examinations.
F. Laboratory Papers.
G. Oral laboratory quizzes and presentations.
VII. Special Information:
A. Students are required to purchase a box of microscope slides and a lab coat.
B. Laboratory procedures are outlined in the course syllabus.