"Bacteriology"
Biology 309 (5 cr.)
Location: Halsey 260
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Instructor:
Office:
E-mail:
Course documents:
Required Text:
Class Laboratory:
Laboratory Instructor:
Dr. Teri Shors
155 Halsey Science Building
shors@uwosh.edu
http://www.uwosh.edu/d2l
“Microbiology” 6th ed. by Prescott et al.
171 Halsey Science Center
Vicki Verbrick (Office Phone - 424-3397) verbrick@uwosh.edu
Purpose:
To introduce undergraduate students to bacteriological principals and applications. To provide a
foundation for the future study of microbiology.
Requirements:
There is no attendance policy, You must have an acceptable and prearranged excuse for missing class or
you will not be able to make-up exams.
In general, class discussion will follow the textbook and the attached schedule of lectures. It should be
noted that while the book will serve as a framework for discussion, there will be quite a bit of material
presented in class that is not found in the text. You will be responsible for such material on exams.
Thus, if you miss lecture you should obtain notes from a classmate.
Any changes to the course, cancellations, etc. will be posted to the class D2L site or a class e-mail will be
sent out using the D2L class roster. You MUST check your e-mail regularly!
Course Grading:
The final lecture grades will be based upon total points and will use the following criteria:
a)
Exams - There will be three regular exams (100 points) and a comprehensive final exam (200
points). Exams will be of multiple choice format.
b)
Laboratory – a practical exam (100 points), Lab report (100 points) and Lab questions (5 pts.
per set) make up the total points in the laboratory portion of the course.
NOTE: The lecture grade is 60% of your final Bacteriology grade.
The final laboratory grade will be based upon total points and will use the following criteria:
a)
Practical Exam - There will be one practical Exam (see lab schedule for exact date) which will
be worth 100 points. The practical exam will be composed of a ‘hands-on’ lab exam. In
addition, there may be periodic assignments given during the semester which will count towards
the total points on the practical. In addition, you will lose 5 points on the practical exam for each
lab session you miss without an acceptable excuse. Since there is a significant amount of group
work, you will need to be an actively contributing member of your group. Assignments given
throughout the semester may count as a portion your practical exam grade.
b)
Reports - There will be one large lab report. The “Bacterial Growth” Exercise will be worth 100
points. Specific details on this report, formatting, etc. will be provided in class and during lab
sessions.
c)
Lab Questions- The questions at the end of each lab exercise (if any) will be due the following
lab period (at the moment you walk into lab!). The instructor will explain more about these
assignments during the first week of lab. Each set of questions is worth 5 points.
NOTE: The laboratory grade is 30% of your final Bacteriology grade.
Course Grades will be determined using the following scale (final grades may be “curved” depending on
final class average using lab and lecture grades:
92.5 - 100% = A
87.5 - 92.4% = AB
82.5 - 87.4% = B
79.5 - 82.4% = BC
72.5 - 79.4% = C
69.5 - 72.4% = CD
62.5 - 69.4% = D
<62.4% = F
NOTE: If you miss an ‘unexcused’ lab session will NOT be able to hand that lab report in AND
you will lose 5pts of the lab practical exam. If you must miss lab, please discuss it with your lab
instructor.
Tentative Lecture/Discussion Topics
(dates and topics subject to change without notice)
Week
of:
9-5
9-10
9-17
9-24
10-01
10-08
10-15
10-22
10-29
11-5
11-12
11-19
11-21
11-26
12-3
12-10
Topic
Introduction to course and organization
Role of Microbes in our daily lives: Film: Up Close and Personal
Chapter 1: The History and Scope of Microbiology
Chapter 2: The Study of Microbial Structure: Microscopy and Specimen Preparation
Film: Understanding Bacteria
Chapter 3: Procaryotic Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 5: Microbial Nutrition
Chapter 6: Microbial Growth
Plotting Growth Curves Using Excel
Film: Intimate Strangers Part II: Keepers of the Biosphere
Chapter 7: Control of Microorganisms by Physical and Chemical Agents
Chapter 8: Metabolism: Energy, Enzymes, and Regulation
Chapter 9: Metabolism: Energy Release and Conservation
Chapter 10: Metabolism: The Use of Energy in Biosynthesis
Exam # 1
Chapter 12: Gene Expression and Regulation
Chapter 13: Microbial Recombination and Plasmids
Chapter 14: Recombinant DNA Technology
Chapter 19: Microbial Taxonomy and Phylogeny
Chapter 20: The Archaea
Chapter 21: Bacteria: The Deinococci and Nonproteobacteria
Chapter 22: Bacteria: The Proteobacteria
Chapter 23: Bacteria: The High G + C Gram Positives
Film: NOVA: Killer on Campus
Exam #2
Film: ABC News: Prime Time Anthrax
Chapter 28: Microorganism Interactions and Microbial Ecology
Chapter 29: Microorganisms in Aquatic Environments
Chapter 30: Microorganisms in Terrestrial Environments
Chapter 16: The Viruses, Introduction and General Characteristics
Chapter 17: The Bacteriophages
Chapter 18 The Viruses: The Viruses of Eucaryotes
Film: Influenza, an American Experience
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Chapter 35: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Chapter 37: The Epidemiology of Infectious Disease
Film: NOVA: Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America
Exam #3
Chapter 34: Pathogenicity of Microorganisms
Film: Intimate Strangers Part III: Dangerous Friends and Friendly Enemies
Film: Intimate Strangers Part IV: Creators of the Future
Review
FINAL Exam