HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY
ANGELES CITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. Course title :
Microbiology And Parasitology
II. Course description:
This course deals with the study of the general characteristics, pathogenicity, and laboratory procedures for detection of bacteria, viruses,
fungi, protozoa, and parasites
III. Course credit:
Placement: 2nd semester,
level II Units: 5 units
IV. Pre- requisite:
Human Anatomy and Physiology, Primary Health Care I, Health Ethics
V. Course general objectives (broad competencies):
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
1 Define Microbiology and Parasitology, and identify their significance to the nursing profession.
2 Discuss the principles in Microbiology and Parasitology, including the structure, cellular metabolism, and the genetics of growth
3 Discuss how microbial and parasitic growth can be minimized or stopped using different techniques that are feasible for the
working and living conditions of contemporary times
4 Trace the historical development of Microbiology and Parasitology
VI. Course Content
Meetings
1 st week
Topic
I. Introduction to Microbiology
and
Parasitology
A. Definition
1. Microbiology
2. Parasitology
Learning Competencies
At the end of the unit, the student should
be able to:
1. Define Microbiology, pathogen,
nonpathogen, and opportunistic
pathogen
Outcomes/Stude
nt
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies
and power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton p. 1-14
Meetings
Topi
c
1. Pathogenic microorganisms
2. Non pathogenic microorganisms
3. Opportunistic microorganisms
C. Importance
D. Microbiology Subprovinces
1. Bacteriology
2. Phycology
3. Protozoology
4. Mycology
5. Virology
E. Pioneers in the
science of
microbiology
Learning Competencies
3. Enumerate and differentiate the different
types of parasites
4. List several reasons why
microorganisms are important
5. Explain the relationship between
microorganisms and infectious
diseases
6. Enumerate and differentiate the
several subprovinces of
microbiology
7. Outline some of the contributions
of Leeuwenhoek, Pasteur, and
Koch to microbiology
8. Explain the germ theory of disease
9. Outline Koch's postulates and cite some
circumstances in which they may not
apply
2nd week
II. Cytology
A. Classification
1. Acellular
2. Cellular
B. Procaryotic Cell Structure
1. Domain bacteria
2. Domain Archaea
C. Eucaryotic Cell Structure
1. Algae
2. Fungi
3. Protozoa
D. Comparing Procaryotic
and Eucaryotic Cells
E. Reproduction of organisms
3rd week
III. Pathogenesis of Infectious
Disease
A. Terminologies
1. Infection and Infectious Disease
Outcomes/Stude
nt
At the end of the unit, the student
should be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the
different classification of
microbes
2. Cite a function of the different
organelles/ parts of a procaryotic
cell
3. Cite a function of the different
organelles/ parts of a eucaryotic cell
4. Identify different forms of
reproduction among
microorganisms
Assessment
Tools
Resources
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton p.41-128
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton p.360-367
Meetings
Topi
c
3. Acute, Subacute, and Chronic
Diseases
4. Signs and Symptoms
of a Diseases
5. Clinical and
Subclinical
Diseases
6. Primary and
Secondary
Infections
B. Periods/Phases in the course
of an Infectious Disease
1. Incubation
2. Prodromal
3. Period of Illness
4. Convalescent
C. Steps in Pathogenesis
1. Entry
2. Attachment
3. Multiplication
4. Invasion
5. Evasion of Host Defenses
6. Damage to Host
D. Virulence and Virulence Factors
4th week
Learning Competencies
develop an infectious disease following
exposure to a pathogen
3. Differentiate localized and systemic infections
4. Explain the differences among acute,
subacute, and chronic diseases
5. Define and differentiate between signs
and symptoms of a disease and give
examples to each
6. Differentiate clinical and subclinical diseases
7. Differentiate primary and secondary diseases
8. List the periods in the course of an
infectious disease
9. List the steps in pathogenesis in proper order
10. Define virulence and virulence factors
11. List bacterial structures that
serve as virulence factors
At the end of the unit, the student
should be able to:
IV. Microbial
Ecology
A. Symbiosis
1. Neutralism
2. Commensalism
3. Mutualism
4. Parasitism
5. Synergism
B. Indigenous Microflora
C. Epidemiology
1. Terminologies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
1. Define ecology and microbial ecology
2. List and define the categories of
symbiotic relationships
3. Discuss the beneficial roles of the
indigenous microflora of the human
body
4. Define epidemiology
5. Define and differentiate among
communicable, contagious, and noncommunicable disease
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton Health Sciences
p.249- 300)
Meetings
5th - 6th week
Topi
c
d. Zoonotic Disease
e. Incidence
f. Prevalence
g. Mortality
h. Sporadic Disease
i. Endemic Disease
j. Epidemic Disease
k. Pandemic Disease
D. Chain of Infection
1. Pathogen
2. Reservoir
a. Living Reservoir
b. Non-living Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of Transmission
a. Contact Transmission
b. Vehicular Transmission
c. Vectors
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
Learning Competencies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
7. Differentiate among sporadic, endemic,
epidemic, and pandemic diseases
8. List the components of the chain of
infection in proper order
9. identify three examples of living reservoirs
and three examples of non-living
reservoirs
10. List and differentiate the
modes of infectious disease
transmission
V. Host Defense
Mechanisms
A. Non Specific Host Defense Mechanism At the end of the unit, the student
1. First Line of Defense
should be able to:
a. Skin
b. Mucous Membrane
1. Define and differentiate non-specific host
c. Respiratory System
defense mechanism and specific host
d. Digestive System
defense mechanism
e. Genito-urinary tract
2. Describe the three lines of defense used
f. Indigenous Microflora
by the body to combat pathogens
2. Second Line of Defense
3. Identify ways by which the skin is
a. Transferrin
protected from pathogens
b. Fever
4. Identify ways by which the mucous
c. Interferons
membrane protects the body from
d. Complement System
pathogens
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton p.380-436)
> Essentials of Anatomy
& Physiology,
Seeley, p.392-419
Meetings
Topi
c
f. Cytokines
g. Inflammation
h. Phagocytosis
B. Specific Host Defense Mechanism
1. Comparing Antibody
Mediated and Cell
Mediated Immunity
2. Acquired Immunity
a. Active Natural
b. Active Artificial
i. Vaccination
ii. Types of Vaccines
c. Passive Natural
d. Passive Artificial
3. Antibody Mediated Immunity
a. Antigens
b. Antibodies
4. Cell mediated Immunity
5. Hypersensitivity Reaction
a. Immediate Type
i. Anaphylactic
Reaction (Type I)
ii. Cytotoxic
Reaction (Type
II)
iii. Immune Complex
Reaction (Type
III)
b. Delayed Type / Cell Mediated
End of 6th
7th week
VI. Mycology
A. Definition
B. Characteristics
C. Structure
D. Reproduction
E. Types
Learning Competencies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
protected from pathogens
7. Identify ways by which the genitourinary tract is protected from
pathogens
8. Explain how the second line of defense
protects the body against pathogens
9. Enumerate the benefits of fever
10. List the cardinal signs and
symptoms of inflammation
11. Discuss the primary purposes of
the inflammatory response
12. Outline the steps of phagocytosis
13. Describe the mechanism how
interferons protect the body against
infectious disease
14. Differentiate antibody-mediated
and cell-mediated immunity
15. Define an antigen and an antibody
16. List and differentiate among the five
types of antibodies
17. Differentiate and distinguish among the
four types of acquired immunity
18. Identify and differentiate the types of vaccines
19. Identify the importance of vaccines
20. Construct a diagram regarding
antibody production
21. List the differentiate types of T-lymphocytes
22. Name and differentiate the four
types of hypersensitivity reactions
PRELIM EXAMINATION
At the end of the unit, the student
should be able to:
1. Define mycology
2. enumerate the characteristics of fungi
3. Draw and label the different parts of a typical
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton
p. 118-130; 447-514
Meetings
Topi
c
1. Yeasts
2. Molds
3. Fleshy Fungi
F. Classification
G. Mycoses/Fungal Infections
1. Superficial Mycosis
2. Systemic Mycosis
8th - 12th week VII. Virology
A. Definition
B. Nature and Characteristic
C. Morphology and Size
D. Naming of Viruses
E. Virus Multiplication Cycle
1. Lytic cycle
2. Lysogenic cycle
F. Pathogenicity and Cytopathic Effect
G. Classification
1. Deoxyribovirus
i. Poxvirus
ii. Human Herpes virus
iii. Adenovirus
iv. Papovirus
v. Hepadnavirus
2. Ribovirus
i. Orthomyxovirus
ii. Paramyxovirus
iii. Picornavirus
iv. Rhabdovirus
v. Togavirus
Learning Competencies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
fungus
4. Enumerate and describe the different
types of fungal reproduction
5. Differentiate and compare the different
types of fungi
6. Enumerate the classification of fungi
7. Identify the specific fungus involved
in a mycosis
8. Explain the pathogenicity, signs, and
symptoms of a typical mycosis
9. identify nursing interventions in the
prevention, treatment, and
rehabilitation of patients with mycosis
At the end of the unit, the student
should be able to:
1. Differentiate a virus from a bacterium
2. Discuss the differences between
viroids, virions, and the disease
that they cause
3. Draw and label the different parts of a virus
4. Describe the chemical and physical
structure of both an enveloped and a
nonenveloped virus
5. Discuss the differences between the
types of virus multiplication cycle
6. Classify the different species of viruses
and the disease that each can cause
7. Cite different laboratory
procedures in identifying viruses
8. Discuss the mechanism of interferon
9. Identify measures to prevent the
spread of viral infections
10. Define a bacteriophage
11. Define an Oncogene and an oncovirus
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton
p. 72-85; 447-514
Meetings
End of 12th
Topi
Learning Competencies
c
vi. Bunyavirus
13. Explain the pathogenicity, signs, and
vii. Coronavirus
symptoms of common viral diseases
viii. Deltavirus
14. Identify nursing interventions in the
ix. Calcivirus
prevention, treatment, and
x. Filovirus
rehabilitation of patients with a viral
xi. Retrovirus
infection
H. Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
I. Interferon and Interference
Phenomenon
J. Preventive Measures against
Viral Infections
K. Bacterial Viruses
L. Viruses and Cancer
M. Common Viral Diseases
1. Skin
2. Ears
3. Respiratory System
4. Digestive System
5. Genito-Urinary System
6. Cardiovascular and
Lymphatic System
7. Nervous System
8. Acquired Immuno
Deficiency Syndrome
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13th - 15th week VII. Bacteriology
A. Cell Morphology
B. Structure
C. Bacterial Arrangements
D. Motility
E. Nutritional requirements
F. Atmospheric requirements
G. Temperature requirements
H. Staining Procedures
1. Gram Straining
2. Acid-Fast Staining
At the end of the unit, the student
should be able to:
1. Draw and label the different parts of a
typical bacterium
2. List various ways in which bacteria
can be classified or categorized
3. Differentiate among the types of
bacteria according to their
morphology
4. Differentiate among the types of
Outcomes/Stude
nt
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Quizzes
> Recitation
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton
p. 85-103; 447-514
Meetings
Topi
c
I. Gram Positive Bacteria
1. Staphylococci
2. Streptococci
3. Spore-forming Bacilli
4. Non Spore-forming Bacilli
J. Gram Negative Bacteria
1. Neisseriae species
2. Enterobacteriaceae species
3. Pseudomonad species
4. Vibrio species
5. Helicobacter species
6. Campylobacter species
7. Hemophilus species
8. Bordetella species
9. Yersinia species
10. Pasteurella species
K. Unique and Unusual Bacteria
1. Mycobacterium species
2. Spirochetes
3. Mycoplasma species
4. Rickettsial species
5. Chlamydiae species
16th - 18th week IX. Parasitology
A. Parasitic Protozoa
1. Classification as to Movement
2. Protozoal Infections
a. Skin
b. Eyes
c. Gastro-intestinal Tract
d. Genito-urinary Tract
e. Circulatory System
f. Central Nervous System
B. Helminths
1. Life Cycle
2. Classification
Learning Competencies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
5. Differentiate among the types of bacteria
according to their nutritional requirements
6. Differentiate among the types of bacteria
according to their atmospheric
requirements
7. Differentiate among the types of bacteria
according to their temperature
requirements
8. Differentiate among the types of
bacteria according to their gram
stain
9. Identify several important bacterial
diseases of humans
10. Correlate a particular disease with its
causative bacterial agent, signs and
symptoms, reservoirs, modes of
transmission, and nursing interventions
1. Enumerate and differentiate the
types of parasites
2. Classify parasitic protozoa
according to movement
3. List the life cycle of helminths in
proper order
4. Classify and differentiate helminths
5. Identify arthropods capable in
transmitting an infection
6. Classify the different types of
Lecture - Discussion
with use of
transparencies and
power point
presentation
Assessment
Tools
> Assignements
Resources
> Microbiology for the
Health Sciences,
Burton
p. 517-536
Meetings
Topi
c
a. Nematodes
b. Platyhelminthes
i. Cestodes
ii. Trematodes
3. Common Helminthic Diseases
C. Arthropods
1. Classification
a. Insects
b. Arachnids
c. Crustaceans
Learning Competencies
Outcomes/Stude
nt
8. Explain the pathogenicity, signs, and
symptoms of common parasitic diseases
9. Identify nursing interventions in the
prevention, treatment, and
rehabilitation of patients with a
parasitic infection
FINAL EXAMINATION
End of 18th
VII. Course Outline
I. Introduction to Microbiology and Parasitology
A. Definition
1. Microbiology
2. Parasitology
B. Types and Relationships
1. Pathogenic microorganisms
2. Non pathogenic microorganisms
3. Opportunistic microorganisms
C. Importance
D. Microbiology Subprovinces
1. Bacteriology
2. Phycology
3. Protozoology
4. Mycology
5. Virology
E. Pioneers in the science of microbiology
II. Cytology
A. Classification
B. Prokaryotic Cell Structure
C. Eukaryotic Cell Structure
D. Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2 1/2 hours
5 hours
Assessment
Tools
Resources
E. Reproduction of organisms
III. Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
A. Terminologies
1. Infection and Infectious Disease
2. Localized and Systemic Infections
3. Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Diseases
4. Signs and Symptoms of Diseases
5. Clinical and Subclinical Diseases
6. Primary and Secondary Infections
B. Periods/Phases in the course of an Infectious Disease
C. Steps in Pathogenesis
D. Virulence and Virulence Factors
5 hours
IV. Microbial Ecology
A. Symbiosis
B. Indigenous Microflora
C. Epidemiology
1. Terminologies
a. Communicable Disease
b. Contagious Disease
c. Non-communicable Disease
d. Zoonotic Disease
e. Incidence
f. Prevalence
g. Mortality
h. Sporadic Disease
i. Endemic Disease
j. Epidemic Disease
k. Pandemic Disease
D. Chain of Infection
1. Pathogen
2. Reservoir
3. Portal of exit
4. Mode of Transmission
5. Portal of Entry
6. Susceptible Host
5 hours
V. Host Defense Mechanisms
A. Non Specific Host Defense Mechanism
1. First Line of Defense
2. Second Line of Defense
B. Specific Host Defense Mechanism
1. Comparing Antibody Mediated and Cell Mediated Immunity
2. Acquired Immunity
3. Antibody Mediated Immunity
4. Cell mediated Immunity
5. Hypersensitivity Reaction
10 hours
VI. Mycology
A. Definition
B. Characteristics
C. Structure
D. Reproduction
E. Types
F. Classification
G. Mycoses/Fungal Infections
1. Superficial Mycosis
2. Systemic Mycosis
5 hours
VII. Virology
A. Definition
B. Nature and Characteristic
C. Morphology and Size
D. Naming of Viruses
E. Virus Multiplication Cycle
F. Pathogenicity and Cytopathic Effect
G. Classification
1. Deoxyribovirus
2. Ribovirus
H. Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures
I. Interferon and Interference Phenomenon
J. P Infections
K. Bacterial Viruses
L. Viruses and Cancer
20 hours
M. Common Viral Diseases
1. Respiratory System
2. Skin
3. Ears
4. Digestive System
5. Genito-Urinary System
6. Cardiovascular and LymphaticSystem
7. Nervous System
8. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
VIII. Bacteriology
A. Cell Morphology
B. Structure
C. Bacterial Arrangements
D. Motility
E. Nutritional requirements
F. Atmospheric requirements
G. Temperature requirements
H. Staining Procedures
I. Gram Positive Bacteria
J. Gram Negative Bacteria
K. Unique and Unusual Bacteria
L. Common Bacterial Diseases
1. Respiratory System
2. Digestive System
3. Skin and Mucous Membrane
4. Neuro-muscular and Blood Diseases
5. Genito-urinary tract
15 hours
IX. Parasitology
A. Parasitic Protozoa
1. Classification as to Movement
2. Protozoal Infections
a. Amoebiasis
b. Trichomoniasis
c. Malaria
d. African Trypanosomiasis
e. American Trypanosomiasis
15 hours
f. Leishmaniasis
g. Toxoplasmosis
h. Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
i. Amoebic Conjunctivitis
j. Giardiasis
k. Cryptosporidiosis
l. Cyclosporiasis
m. Balantiditis
B. Helminths
1. Life Cycle
2. Classification
a. Nematodes
b. Platyhelminthes
3. Common Helminthic Diseases
C. Arthropods
1. Classification
2. Common Arthropod Infestations
VII. Course Requirements
1. Attendance
Class attendance is essential to success in the course. The student is responsible to obtain all assignments, handouts, and announcements
which are made during the class period. Attendance is required for all exams. Special permission must be obtained for any exceptions.
Exceptions to required attendance will be made for campus-sponsored activities, illness verified by a note from a physician or nurse, death in
the family.
2. Written Examinations:
a. Prelim
b. Midterm
c. Final
3. Quizzes, Assignments and Internet Searches
VIII. Grading System
Relative Weight of the Class Standing (Prelim, Midterm and Final)
= 7 Relative Weight of the
Major Exam
(Prelim, Midterm and Final) =
3
Percent Average Passing = 65% transmuted
to 75% Transmutation Table
Average
97 – 100
94 – 96
91 – 93
88 – 90
85 – 87
82 – 84
79 – 81
76 – 78
75
Below 75
Failure due to absences
Unauthorized Withdrawal
Dropped
Point-Grade
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00
6.00
8.00
9.00
(*The Department employs a 65% passing percentage which is transmuted into 75%. A separate transmutation table is used to convert the raw scores
for class standing and major exams.)
Formulas:
Midterm Average = 70% (Class Standing) + 30% (Major Exam Average)
Class Standing = (CS-P + CS-M) /2
*CS-P = Class Standing in the Prelim Period (transmuted total score/100)
*CS-M = Class Standing in the Midterm Period (transmuted total score/100)
Major Exam Average = (P + M) /2
*P = Student’s Transmuted Prelim Exam Score/100
*M = Student’s Transmuted Midterm Exam Score/100
Final Average = 70% (Class Standing) + 30% (Major Exam
Average) Class Standing = (CS-P + CS-M + CS-F) /3
*CS-F = Class Standing in the Final Period (transmuted total score/100)
Major Exam Ave = (P + M + F) /3
*F = Student’s Transmuted Midterm Exam Score/100
IX. References:
Microbiology for the Health Sciences, eighth edition; G. Burton, P. Engelkirk; 2007
Microbiology, A Human Perspective; Fourth edition; Nester, Anderson, Roberts, Pearsal,
Nester; 2004 Microbiology, An Introduction; Eight edition; Tortora, Funke, Case; 2004
Alcamo's Fundamentals of Microbiology; seventh edition; Philippine edition; J.
Pommerville; 2006 Introduction to Microbiology, A Case History Approach; third edition;
Ingraham, Ingraham; 2004 Microbiology and Parasitology for the Health Professionals; Fisrt
edition; Bautista; 2006
Microbiology and Parasitology, Laboratory Manual for the Health Sciences; second edition; Ho, am,
Verbo; 2006 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Sixth Edition; Seeley, Stephens, Tate; 2007
www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain
www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable