BIO2420 Syllabus,
Zhou
Tu 8:30-11:30am , LHSB 307
Th 8:30-11:30am , LHSB 306
CRN 62598
Credit: 4 hour
Time/Location:
Textbook:
Lab Manual:
Prerequisite:
Biology 2420 – Microbiology
Houston Community College System - Central
Spring, 2011
Instructor: Dr. Huaijin Zhou
Email: Huaijin.Zhou@hccs.edu
Lecture Th 08:30am-11:30am, LHSB 306
Lab
Tu 08:30am-11:30am, LHSB 307
Foundations in Microbiology, Seventh edition, by Kathleen Park Talaro
Microbiology: Lab manual for Biology 2420, HCCS, 2004, 5th ed., Edited
by Donna S. Wiersema and Pramila Sen
BIOLOGY 1406
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The goal of the course is for the students to develop a thorough
understanding of biology of microorganisms including morphology, metabolism, taxonomy,
culture techniques, microbial genetics, immunology, virology, mycology, parasitology and
diseases. Students will also have hands-on experience on handling live microorganisms using
aseptic techniques and applying various staining procedures used for identification of bacteria.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Week
(1)
1/18
(2)
1/25
(3)
2/1
(4)
2/8
(5)
2/15
(6)
2/22
(7)
3/1
Ex
*
2
3
4
Lab Exercises (Tuesday)
Care and Use of the
Microscope
Simple Staining
Negative Staining
Isolation of Bacteria
5
6
Gram Staining
Acid-fast Staining
1/20
Chapter
Lecture Topics (Thursday)
1
The Main Themes of Microbiology
1/27
3
2/3
4
Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods of
Studying Microorganism
Prokaryotic Profiles: The Bacteria and
Archaea
FIRST LECTURE EXAM (Chapters 1,3,4)
2/10
7, Bacteria Spores, Capsules and
8,9 Flagella &Motility Testing
10 Selective, Differential and
Enriched Media
2/17
5
Eukaryotic Cell and Microorganisms
2/24
6
An Introduction to the Viruses
11
12
3/3
Gas Requirements
Counting Bacteria in Milk
(8)
Lab Exam 1 (3/8)
3/8
3/14-3/20 Spring break, no class!
(9)
** Microbial Genetics (II)
3/22
13 Control of Microbial
(10)
3/29
Populations: Effect of Heat
Gel Electrophoresis
(11)
*
4/5
SECOND LECTURE EXAM (Chapters 5,6)
7
3/10
9
3/24
10
3/31
4/7
11
12
Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology and
Growth
Microbial Genetics (I)
Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in
Molecular Biology
THIRD LECTURE EXAM (Chapters 7,9,10)
Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
Drugs, Microbes, Host-The Elements of
Chemotherapy
1
(12)
4/12
15
16
17
(13)
4/19
(14)
4/26
(15)
5/3
19
21
20
Carbohydrate Fermentation
Test
Triple Sugar Iron fermentation
The IMViC Biochemical Test
Bacteriophage
Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
4/14
13
4/21
FOURTH LECTURE EXAM (Chapters
White Blood Cells
Review for Lab Exam 2
4/28
14
14
15
Lab Exam 2 (5/3)
5/5
15
5/12
*Hand-out will be given
Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection and
disease
11,12,13)
The Nature of Host Defenses (I)
The Nature of Host Defenses (II)
The Acquisition of Specific Immunity and Its
Application (I)
The Acquisition of Specific Immunity and Its
Application(II)
FINAL EXAM (Chapters 14, 15)
** Lecture in the lab
EXAMS AND GRADE COMPUTATION:
4 Lecture Exams
(100 pts each, 1 lowest to be dropped)
Final Exam
2 Lab Exams (100pts each)
Lab Report and participation
Total
300 pts
100 pts
200 pts
50 pts
650 pts
A=585-650 (90-100%)
B=520-584 (80-89%)
C=455-519 (70-79%)
D=390-454 (60-69%)
F=0-389
(0-59%)
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Textbook and Lab Manual are required.
2. Class attendance is mandated by the state. Attendance will be given only if you attend the full
class period. Coming late to the lecture or leaving early is considered as disruption. More than
two absences may result in administrative withdrawal. You are responsible for everything
covered or announced during your absence.
3. To avoid disruption in the classroom, all pagers and the cell phones must be set on the
silence mode. “Text Messaging” is not allowed during the lecture and lab sessions.
4. Children or anybody who is not officially enrolled in this class are not allowed in the
classroom.
5. Eating, drinking or smoking is not permitted in the laboratory.
6. You must read the laboratory safety rules before doing any of the lab exercise.
7. The lab safety release form must be signed during the first lab session.
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8. EXAMS: Exams will consist of multiple choices, fill in the blanks, matching and essay
questions based on materials covered in the classroom. The following guidelines will
govern all exams:
 The students will not be allowed to leave the classroom before completing an
exam.
 Anyone arriving late will not be allowed to take an exam if any student has
completed the exam and left the classroom.
 All lecture exams will be timed. Students arriving late will not be given extra time
to complete an exam.
 Students may not use dictionaries or other aids during the exam.
 Both lab exams are mandatory. If you miss a lab exam, you will receive a zero in
the exam.
 No make-up exams will be given.
9. Grades will not be curved and cheating will not be tolerated. The first time a student is
caught cheating on an exam or an assignment he/she will receive a zero for that exam or
assignment. For a second offense, the student will receive a grade of "F" for the course. A
zero will be assigned to any work that is plagiarized. Cheating is defined as giving or
receiving, offering or soliciting information or using prepared material without
permission or proper documentation. Please review the System’s policy on cheating in
the STUDENT HANDBOOK.
10. Lab reports are an important part of the course and are due upon completion of the
experiments. They will be checked and graded.
Students With Disability
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,
vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must
contact the Disability Services Office at Central College, Room LHSB 106 (713718-6164).
Classroom Conduct
All students in HCC courses are required to follow all HCC Policies & Procedures,
the Student Code of Conduct, the Student Handbook, and relevant sections of the
Texas Education Code when interacting and communicating with faculty and fellow
students. Students who violate these policies and guidelines will be subject to
disciplinary action that could include denial of access to the course or be removed
from the class.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
An instructor will no longer give any student a grade of “W” after the official drop
date (4/21). The Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering
freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their
educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
Course Repeater Policy
Beginning in the Fall 2006, students who repeat a course for a third or more time
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will be charged a tuition/fee of $50/credit hour at HCC and other Texas public
colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor and/or counselor about
opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or
if you are not receiving passing grades.
International Students Policy
Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a “W” is
given for the course, it will not be changed to an F because of the visa
consideration. You should also know that since January 1, 2003, International
Students are restricted in the number of distance education courses that they may
take during each semester. ONLY ONE online/distance education class may be
counted towards the enrollment requirement for International Students per semester.
Please contact the International Student Office at 713-718-8520 if you have any
questions about your visa status and other transfer issues.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU:
1. Free tutoring will be available in Biology Tutoring room LHSB 313 (Schedule will be
posted in Biology labs and Classrooms)
2. Textbooks and videotapes are available in the reserved sessions of the library.
3. For Lecture support:
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Student study outline for this course, by Pramila Sen is also available in the HCCand other area bookstores. This study guide has chapter outlines and variety of
practice questions to help you better understand and comprehend the topics.
Publisher’s provided on line material (Practice quizzes, animations and other
activities)
4. For Lab support:
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Biology department will schedule “Open Labs) for review purposes.
Biology computer lab (LHSB 415) is available to access department’s study pages
and other biology software.
5. Academic advisor, Ms. Sheila Villegas (713-718-6131).
IMPORTANT DATES:
1/19
Last day for Add/Drop/Swap
4/21
Last day for Official withdraw with a grade of “W”
5/12
Lecture Final Exam
5/20
Grades available to students
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