INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Raymond E. Menard
Office: SC 120
Phone: 341-3561
Email: menard.ray@spcollege.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 3:30-4:30pm
TUTORING: Thursday 12:45-1:45pm SC213
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT: Department of Natural Science and Wellness
Mr. John Chapin/ Dean
Office: SE LI 281
Phone: 394-6995
Department of Natural Science and Wellness
Dr. Bev Grundset/ Academic Chair
Office: SC 133
Phone: 341-4343
COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: MCB 2010
COURSE NAME: Microbiology
Microbiology consists of the study of microorganisms and their role in our environment
from a cellular and molecular point of view. Topics include microbial cell biology,
microbial genetics, classification, identification, microbial control, and infectious disease.
MEETING INFORMATION:
Class meets in SC 202
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am to 10:45am
ATTENDANCE: Attending class and being an active participant are crucial to your success in
this class. The majority of the exam material will come from notes presented in class, so regular
attendance should improve your exam scores. Attendance will be taken every class period and
students who miss are responsible for all work due that day as well as any material presented in
class that day. If you must miss class due to a serious illness or other event, please let me know
so that I am aware of the situation
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you wish to request accommodations as a student with a documented disability, please make
an appointment with the Learning Specialist on campus. If you have a documented hearing loss,
please contact the Program for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing at 791-2628. If you need assistance
during an emergency classroom evacuation, please contact your campus learning specialist
immediately about arrangements for your safety. The Office of Services for Students with
Disabilities can be reached at 791-2628 or 791-2710 (CL), 341-4758 (SP/G), 394-6108 (SE)
712-5789 (TS) or 341-4532 (AC).
COURSE GOALS:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial cell biology and microbial
function in various environments
2. The student will gain and understanding of microbial genetics.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial interactions and the impact of
microorganisms on humans.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial cell biology and microbial
function in various environments by:
a. identifying, comparing, and contrasting Prokaryotic microbes, Eukaryotic microbes, and
subcellular viruses and other agents on the basis of structure and function.
b. explaining the information flow within a cell and the regulation of cellular activity.
c. identifying and summarizing cell energy metabolism , growth, and reproduction.
d. characterizing, identifying, and classifying selected microorganisms.
e. recognizing microbial diversity.
f. defining phylogeny and evaluating current theories of microbial evolution.
g. describing microbial interactions and their impact on the environment such as adaptation,
natural selection, microbial recycling, and bioremediation.
2. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial genetics by:
a. explaining the processes of replication, transcription and translation.
b. illustrating, through case studies or examples, the central molecular framework of biology;
that is, DNARNAproteintrait.
c. identifying cause, consequence, and uses of mutation.
d. explaining exchange and acquisition of genetic information.
e. discussing the role of plasmid DNA in antibiotic resistance
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial interactions and the impact of
microorganisms on humans by:
a. discussing selected historical events and their relationship to microbiology.
b. explaining the relationships in various ecological situations including normal microbiota,
pathogenicity, infection, food intoxications symbiosis, and parasitism.
c. evaluating host defense mechanisms in relation to microbial pathogenicity mechanisms
d. characterizing the mode of action and side effects of antimicrobial drugs and
chemotherapy.
e. defining and examining biotechnology and methods of genetic engineering.
f. working individually or in groups to solve case studies or problems related to infectious
disease and the concepts of microbial control
PREREQUISITES :
Prerequisite: (BSC 1086 and BSC 1086L) or (BSC 2010 and BSC 2010L). Corequisite: MCB
2010L.
GRADING:
Grading System:
3 Lecture Exams (100pts)
1 Final Exam (150pts)
Group Presentations
300
150
50
Grading Scale:
90-100% = A (450-500)
80-89%= B (400-449)
70-79% = C (350-399)
60-69% = D (300-349)
below 60% = F (below 330)
Total Points: 500
Lecture Exams:
The lecture exams will primarily focus on material presented in lecture with some
reading material included from your text book (main emphasis will be on lecture material). The
exams will consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. The
Final Exam will consist of questions from the last lecture material as well as a comprehensive
portion. If you are more than 10 minutes late for an exam you will not be able to take the exam
that day. There is a 10% penalty for taking exams late.
Group Presentations:
Within the first month of classes there will be a list of topics you may choose from to do
a group presentation. Group size will depend on total enrollment of the class at the time the
groups are made up. This presentation HAS TO BE POWER POINT and should be 10-15
minutes long. In addition to the Oral presentation, a SHORT write up of the topic is also
required.
Make-up Exams:
Any student missing a lecture exam may take a make-up provided they have a legitimate
excuse for missing class (i.e. severe illness with doctor’s note, family emergency). All scores
on make-up exams will be reduced by 10% each time you need to take one. This penalty
applies to ANYONE taking a make-up, No Exceptions! The 10% penalty is additive, so the
first make-up is -10%, the 2nd -20%, the 3rd -30% etc… Make-up exams must be taken within
one week of the original test date and note that make-up exams may be of a different format than
the original.
Grades Changes: Please follow the guidelines listed below if you feel that an answer on an
exam, quiz, homework, or other assignment has been erroneously marked incorrect. I will either
post a key or go over questions/answers in class with you for any assignments/quizzes/exams
that are given.
1) Please circle the answer in question and return to me within one week from the day
you receive the assignment/exam back.
2) I will review the appropriate answers and determine if your grade needs to be
adjusted. I will return your assignment/exam back to you within one week from the
time you give it to me.
3) The time frame therefore for changing a grade on any given assignment is TWO
WEEKS. If for some reason you are ill or otherwise engaged, you may make an
appointment with me, but the appointment needs to be made within the two week
time frame.
Please do not ask me during class time to review your papers for a grade change as there is no
time for me to assess the situation while in class.
Classroom Behavior:
Success in this and any college class requires good note taking, test taking , and study
skills. Please ask me for assistance with any of these areas. Do not wait until mid-term before
trying to improve your work. Start asking questions and looking for help early on if you need it.
In addition, attending class means more than just showing up. Come prepared to take notes, ask
questions, and listen. Please be considerate of other students as well as myself during lecture. It
is distracting to hear someone talking or laughing during lecture so please refrain from side
conversations during lecture. Students who continue to cause disruptions in class will be
asked to leave the classroom. For more detailed information on proper student conduct please
see the code of conduct in your course catalog.
Please turn off all beepers and cell phones while in class. Cell phones going off during class
are a distraction during lecture and exams. You will be given one warning if your cell phone
goes off during class before being asked to leave class for that period. If you need to use your
phone please do so outside class even if this is during a break time.
Finally, coming late to class is distracting to me and, more importantly, your fellow
students so please be on time for all class meetings. In addition, missing the first 10 minutes
of class means you will miss important announcements about the schedule, assignments, quizzes,
etc. If you do arrive late please enter the class and take your seat quietly. Do not ask students or
myself questions at this time or copy notes that you missed. You can ask questions or copy notes
after class.
Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late for an exam will be asked to leave and will have to
take the exam late with the 10% penalty as per the make-up exam policy. For more detailed
information on proper student conduct please see the code of conduct in your course
catalog.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
St. Petersburg College has an academic honesty policy. It is your responsibility to be
familiar with the policies, rules and consequences of violations. Read about the policy at:
http://www.spcollege.edu/webcentral/admit/honesty/htm. There is no tolerance for cheating
and academic dishonesty. The penalty can range from a zero on that assignment or exam to
a grade of F in the class.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:
Text: Microbiology Fundamentals (A clinical Approach) By: Marjorie Kelly Cowan
COURSE SCHEDULE:
MCB 2010 Microbiology Lecture—T/TR Tentative Schedule Fall 2015
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus
Lec
6
7
8
8/25
8/27
9/1
9/3
9/8
9/10
Topic
Introduction to the Class, Microbes and building blocks
Introduction to Microbes and Their building Blocks; Tools of
the Laboratory
Tools of the Laboratory and Prokaryotic structure
Prokaryotic Cell Structure
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
Eukaryotic structure and Viral Structure and Life Cycles
Viral Structure/Life Cycles; Microbial Nutrition and Growth
Microbial Nutrition and Growth
9
9/15
EXAM 1 (Chapters 1-6)
10
9/17
Microbial Metabolism
7
11
9/22
Microbial Genetics and Genetic engineering
8
12
9/24
Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
9
1
2
3
4
5
Date
8/18
8/20
Chapter
1
1, 2
2, 3
3
4
4, 5
5, 6
6
13
9/29
Antimicrobial Treatment
10
14
10/1
Interactions between Microbes and Humans
11
15
16
17
24
25
11/5
11/10
Host Defenses 1: Overview and non-specific Defenses
EXAM 2 (Chapters 7-11)
Host Defenses 2: Specific Immunity and Immunization
Disorders in Immunity
All College Day. No Class
Diagnosing Infections
Infectious Diseases affecting the Skin and Eyes
Infectious Diseases affecting the Nervous System
Infectious Diseases affecting the Cardiovascular and
Lymphatic Systems
EXAM 3 (Chapters 12-17)
Infectious Diseases affecting the Respiratory System
12
22
23
10/6
10/8
10/13
10/15
10/20
10/22
10/27
10/29
11/3
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
11/12
11/17
11/19
11/24
11/26
12/1
12/3
12/8
Infectious Diseases affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
Infectious Diseases affecting the Genitourinary System
Environmental and Applied Microbiology
Breakout into Groups (check power points)
THANKSGIVING BREAK- NO CLASS
Student Group Presentations
Student Group Presentations
Final Exam-COMPREHENSIVE
20
21
22
18
19
20
21
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Deadlines: Drop with refund – August 21; Mid-term drop – October 22nd