MICROBIOLOGY
CARLIN HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Jones
mjones@ecsdnv.net
COURSE OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with those concepts that are basic to
viruses, prokaryotic cells, and eukaryotic cells. Lecture is the foundation of the course.
Laboratories will not always coincide with the lecture topics, as the laboratories are designed to
give the student a foundation of basic laboratory techniques necessary for microbiology.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Compare and distinguish the basic groups of microbes, including prokaryotic microbes (Archaea, Bacteria),
and Viruses, and eukaryotic microbes.
Draw a typical microbial growth curve, and predict the effect of different environmental conditions on the
curve.
Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic genomes, and gene expression in each group.
List different types of symbiotic interactions between microbes and other organisms, including
commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism, and provide examples of each.
Summarize common features of microbial pathogens, with emphasis on bacterial and viral pathogens.
Summarize mechanisms of animal defenses to infection, including primary defenses, innate immunity, and
acquired immunity.
Compare and contrast beneficial and harmful uses of organisms, including applications in biotechnology and
bioterrorism.
Have a solid grasp of the scope of the microbial world and its role in shaping this planet and all its
inhabitants
COURSE MATERIALS
You will need to bring with you every day:
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1” three ringed binder
100 page spiral notebook
Pen/Pencil
Textbook
**If you do not have a pen/pencil, you can buy a pencil for 25¢.
COURSE GRADING SCALE
Your grade will be based on formative and summative assignments. Formative assignments
include your homework, Daily Science, quizzes, discussions, etc. Summative assignments
include your papers, tests, projects, and class laboratories.
Grading Scale:
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69-60% = D
59-0% = F
CLASSROOM PHILOSOPHY
I am here to help you reach and exceed your academic goals in science. I am here to provide
students the best knowledge at which I can give to enable him/her to excel in their learning
process.
Some class periods will be planned for you, while others will allow you to work on assignments
or laboratories. The classroom is NEVER a student lounge. This is not time for you to visit or
gossip with your classmates. We will work bell to bell. DO NOT have the misconception that
just because you completed assignments you will receive high grades. The work that you are
submitting needs to be completed to the assignment expectation and have high quality
workmanship, originality, and creativeness.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
The following class policies are non-negotiable. See the instructor if you have any concerns with
your ability to follow these policies.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
It is important that you be in class. Your participation is valued. Nothing can take the place of
being in class, hearing the lectures, seeing the demonstrations and videos, doing the laboratory
experiments, and interacting with your classmates. If it is necessary for you to be absent from
class, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the missed information. You will be held responsible for
everything that went on in class. You will also need to pick up handouts that were given out.
***TARDY POLICY*** You are expected to be in your seat and ready to start when the bell rings
(completing the daily bell work, with backpacks under your seat). We will start on time. If you
are not in your seat you will be considered tardy.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given and will be collected as specified by the instructor.
1. You may use pen (blue or black) or pencil on your homework and lab write-ups.
Handwriting must be legible. If I can’t read an answer, I will mark it wrong.
2. Homework is due at the beginning of the period, unless otherwise stated.
3. Homework is to be an individual effort unless otherwise directed. Do not loan your
homework to any other student. If your homework is caught with someone else, both
students will receive a zero for the assignment.
4. Absolutely no late work will be accepted.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Melissa Jones
mjones@ecsdnv.net
(775)754-6317