BIO 220- Microbiology
Winter 2014
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
Basic structure and function of microorganisms with special emphasis
on recent advances in microbiology, pathogens, disease, control and
immunity. Strong biology background recommended. Course includes a
laboratory component. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: ENG 085 and MAT 020 or
higher
INSTRUCTOR:
Matthew Badtke, Ph.D.
Email: badtkematthewp@jccmi.edu
Office: 117a
Office hours:
Monday 10:30 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM-5:30 PM
Other times by appt.
Phone: 517-265-5515, main building number, ask to speak with me, or
269-248-1439 (cell phone).
COURSE MEETING TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
Lecture: Monday and Wednesday 5:30 PM- 6:57 PM in the LISD Biotechnology
laboratory
Laboratory: Monday 7:00- 8:56 PM in the LISD Biotechnology laboratory
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
 MICROBIOLOGY: An Introduction, by Tortora, Funke & Case; 11th edition
(earlier editions will work fine)
 MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY MANUAL (departmental)
ADOs:
The course goals and objectives incorporate specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs)
established by the JC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. The ADOs and course
objectives addressed in this class include the following:
ADO 4. Scientific reasoning (assessed through Unknown Laboratory)
ADO 7. Critical thinking (assessed through Unknown Laboratory and
Metabolism assignment)
GRADING PROCEDURE:
Your final course grade is based on:
Lecture Exams/Final (100 points each)
Lab Reports/Notecard (10 points each)
Lab Quizzes
Homework/In-class assignments
Microbial disease paper
Laboratory participation and technique (3 pt/lab)
Total
500 pts
100 pts
30 pts
~50 pts
40 pts
36 pts
~750 points
The final course grade will be assigned according to this grade scale:
92 – 100 % - 4.0
85 - 91.9 % - 3.5
80 - 84.9 % - 3.0
75 - 79.9 % - 2.5
70 - 74.9 % - 2.0
65 - 69.9 % - 1.5
60 - 64.9 % - 1.0
55 - 59.9 % - 0.5
< 55 % - 0.0
HOW TO SUCCEED IN SCIENCE COURSES:
You are an adult and a college student. As such you are expected to be able to
work and learn independently, and to be responsible for all assignments and
materials. This is a difficult course, and it will cover a tremendous amount of
material in a short time. While I have high expectations for my students, I also
offer a high amount of support. I am available to meet with you at any time,
during my office hours or any other time that is arranged in advance. It is
highly encouraged that you find other students to meet with in study groups
outside of class. There are also several excellent tutors available if you would
prefer to meet with them outside of class. Remember that there are no quick,
easy ways to success; what you learn here will be directly proportional to the
amount of effort you have expended.
LECTURE:
Lecture material will be based on powerpoint slides that will posted on Jetnet
in advance of class. The slides contain much of the material from each
corresponding book chapter, while also containing additional material. Each
slide presentation will contain an objectives slide, which will serve as your
study guide for the exams. However, this is not an all inclusive list of what will
be on the exam, but a highlight of important topics or questions we addressed
in class.
There will be 5 exams given, along with a comprehensive final exam, each
worth 100 points. The exam format will be a combination of multiple choice,
true/false, matching, fill in the blank, short and long answer questions.
The lowest of the five regular exam scores will be dropped. If one of the exams
(other than the final) is not taken, that exam will count as the dropped score. A
second exam not taken will be scored as a zero. Exam grades may be curved at
the instructor’s discretion.
Other than exceptional circumstances, there will be no makeup exams. If you
have a conflict with an exam date, arrangements may be made to allow an early
exam date. I strongly recommend that you take every exam, even if you feel
underprepared. Students that arrive late will not be given extra time to
complete an exam.
LABORATORY:
We will meet once a week in lab for 2 hours. The tentative schedule for the
laboratory is included further down in the syllabus. I will collect all labs, but
only seven will be graded, each worth 10 points. You will also turn in an index
card with verification of your staining results, which is worth 10 points. You
will also have a longer report due for the identification of your unknown
organism, which will be worth 20 points.
In addition we will have 1-3 lab quizzes, which will total 30 points. These
quizzes will be based on the material in the previous lab periods. Your grade
will also be determined by your participation and technique. This includes your
attendance in lab and your ability to follow the rules and guidelines of the lab.
Attendance and participation in each lab period will be worth 3 points. Labs
cannot be made up, however one missed laboratory can be substituted with a
written summary of a microbiology-related article. If you have missed a
laboratory please contact the instructor for more details.
MICROBIAL DISEASE PAPER ASSIGNMENT:
In addition to your lecture and laboratory skills, the ability to present written
information clearly is also very important, regardless of your career choice.
Therefore you will have an opportunity to practice writing a paper on an
infectious disease of your choosing. The assignment will be explained in more
detail during class, along with an additional handout.
EXTRA CREDIT: There will be no extra credit offered in this course.
CHEATING: A student found to be cheating or plagiarizing information will
either receive a score of zero on that particular exam or assignment. A second
offense will result in a grade of 0.0 in the course. Any and all offenses will be
reported to the academic dean. The JC Academic Honesty policy and other
important information can be found in the online catalog at:
http://www.jccmi.edu/catalog/catalog.htm
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: It is JC policy to provide, on a flexible
and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have
disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to
meet course requirements. Students with disabilities who believe that they may
need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the instructor or
the office of Learning Support Services at 787-0800, extension 8270/8553 as
soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a
timely fashion. Tutoring and other student assistance is available in the
Foundation Studies Center, Room 206, or contact the Center for Student
Success at the Jackson campus.
Important Dates:
First E-services reporting date : 1/21/2014
End of Semester : 5/1/2014
Week of
1/13
Myths of Micro
Chemical principles
Text
Chapters
Ch. 1, 10
Ch. 2
1/20
Observing microbes
Ch. 3
1/27
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
cells
Exam 1
Microbial metabolism
Microbial growth
Microbial growth continued
Ch. 4
2/17
Control of microbial growth
Exam 2
Ch. 7
2/24
Control of microbial growth
continued
Microbial genetics
Ch. 7, 20
2/3
2/10
3/3
3/10
3/17
3/24
Lecture Topics
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 6
Ch. 8
SPRING BREAK
Exam 3
Recombinant DNA/
Biotechnology
Fungi, Algae and Protozoa
Viruses
Principles of Disease and
Epidemiology
Lab Activities
Lab 1- Environmental
sampling*
Lab 2- Use of the microscope
Lab 3- Simple stain
Lab 4- Gram stain
Lab 5- Negative stain
Lab 6- Endospore stain
Lab 9- Wet mount*
Lab 11- Fungi observation
Lab 12- Streak plate*
Lab 13- Pour plate
Lab 14- Bacterial
population* counts
Lab 15/16- Water quality*
Lab 17- Effects of
temperature*
No labs this week
Ch. 9
Ch. 12
Ch. 13
Ch. 14
Lab 18- Effects of UV on
microbial growth*
Lab 19- Unknowns*
Lab 20- Unknowns part 2 *
Lab 21- Unknowns part 3*
Lab 24- Kirby- Bauer
method*
3/31
4/7
4/14
4/21
4/28
Microbial mechanisms of
pathogenicity
Exam 4
Immunology Review
Selected diseases by body
system
No Class Wednesday
Selected diseases by body
system
Exam 5
Review
Cumulative Final Exam
Ch. 15
Lab 27- Handwashing and
alcohol
Ch. 16
and 17
Ch. 21-23
Bacteriophage lab
Ch. 24-26
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
No Labs this week
Every effort will be made to adhere to the syllabus as written in this document,
but the instructor reserves the right to make changes as needed.