BIOL 191-01 Introductory Microbiology
Traditional Course Syllabus Fall 2013
The lecture meets Tue. & Thurs. 10:00am-11:15am, Lab varies (see Lab Syllabus)
Catalog Description: Prerequisite: BIOL 121 or BIOL 161 and completion of, or concurrent
enrollment in BIOL 162, or BIOL 181 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, BIOL
182, and completion of Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better. This course
explores the nature and diversity of microorganisms. Both beneficial and detrimental
interrelationships between microbes, other organisms, and the environment are examined.
Two weekly laboratory sessions consist of practical and investigative studies.
4 Credit Hours; 3 Contact hours of lecture, 4 Contact hours of lab
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transferability: BIOL 191 fulfills
4 semester hours of elective credit for the A.A. and A.S. degrees. It should transfer to most
colleges and universities as an elective course. However, since this course is not part of either
the General Education Core Curriculum or a baccalaureate major program described in the
Illinois Articulation Initiative, students should check with an academic advisor for
information about its transferability to other institutions.
Instructor: Stacie Rose
Phone: (309)268-8644
Office: ICB 2406
Email: stacie.rose@heartland.edu
Send all email from your my.heartland email address -type BIOL191-(section #) in the
subject box.
Lecture Requirements
Text: Tortora, G. J., Funke, B. R., & Case, C. L. (2013). Microbiology An
Introduction (11th Ed.) San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Ability to view, create, and print online materials in Microsoft WORD (google docs, etc.
cannot be read on my computer).
Ability to view/listen to materials online and perform online interactive activities.
Ability to use Blackboard and your HCC email account (use this address to email the
instructor).
Instructor’s website: http://employee.heartland.edu/srose01/ Information concerning,
for example, the Testing Center, library, etc. can be found in the General Information link
on this page.
Then click on BIOL 191 (Read this page).
Then click Traditional Format.
Please report any broken links or online issues by email to the instructor.
Lab: See online links and lab instructor
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Overall Course Learning Objectives
After successfully completing the course, students should be able to…
 Increase their knowledge of and demonstrate scientific reading comprehension skills.
 Explain fundamental chemical and biological concepts and relate them to
microorganisms.
 Evaluate interrelationships between microbes with other organisms and the physical
environment.
 Integrate conceptual knowledge and applied laboratory skills.
 Justify their perspectives regarding the effects of human activities on microbes,
individuals, communities, and the world.
Lecture Topics
See exam schedule for specific readings and assignments.
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Study Skills and Active Reading
Scientific Method
Diversity, Ubiquity, and Enormity of Microbes and their Effects
Significant Microbial Discoveries
Fundamental Chemical Principles
Fundamental Cellular Concepts
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Structure of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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Metabolism, Growth, and Control of Microbes
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Microbial Genetics
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Human Defenses against microbes
Viruses
Interactions between Microbes, Other Organisms, and the Biogeosphere
How Humans Affect Microbes and the Resulting Effects on Society
Learning Activities and Assignments in the lecture portion of the course
 Text and other Readings
 Study guides and Exam reviews
 Online activities and Recorded Lectures
Will you use the textbook? YES! The text is the foundation of the course. Students will be
responsible for all assigned reading material in the text.
In the text, pay particular attention to material assigned in the study guides/exam reviews
and assigned Figures (including Figure text material the Q questions under the Figures)
Syllabus Disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change. Dates for lecture activities, assignments, and exams are not
definite until the instructor has made a final announcement in class.
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Grading
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Lecture 75%
Laboratory 25%
A minimum grade of 70% in the lab portion of the course is
required in order to pass the course as a whole.
Lecture Grade % x 0.75 + Lab Grade % x
0.25
A= 90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F < 60%
= Course Grade
WRITE YOUR LECTURE GRADES HERE!!!
4 Exams
(400 Pt. Total)
Exam 1 (100)
Exam 2 (100)
Exam 3 (100)
Final: Tue., Dec. 10, 2013 10:000a.m.
Attendance and Participation
Exam 4 (100)
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Participation Grade
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Arrive to class on time and attend for the entire class period. Attendance will be
taken at each class session and is included in your participation grade.
Exhibit courtesy and respect for everyone, and promote a positive classroom
atmosphere.
ALL ELECTRONICS ARE PROHIBITED FROM USE IN THE CLASSROOM. THIS INCLUDES
TEXTING OR ‘CHECKING’.
Bring appropriate materials to each class session - syllabus, text, etc.
Be engaged in the on campus class sessions: This includes participating in individual
and group activities,
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ExamsNote: All makeup exams are essay.
To do well on the exam, students must understand the material below and be able to
apply it. Students should not rely on merely memorizing the material without a true
understanding. A true understanding means that students understand the concepts when
phrases are substituted with synonymous phrases, similar situations, and analogies; and
students can apply the information to novel situations. In addition to the following
material, any additional notes or assignments given in class may be on the exams.
EXAM 1 Sept. 12, 2013
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Active Reading
Chap. 1 The Microbial World and You
Chap. 2 Chemical Principles (all)
Chap. 14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology (Koch’s Postulates pp. 406-408)
EXAM 2 Oct. 10, 2013
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Chap. 4 Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
Chap. 5 Microbial Metabolism
Chap. 6 Microbial Growth
Mission 6 Reloaded Disease Defenders Mission
EXAM 3 Nov. 7, 2013
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Chap. 7 Control of Microbial Growth
Chap. 8 Microbial Genetics
Chap. 16 Innate Immunity
Innate Immunity Online Assignment
EXAM 4 Tue. Dec. 10, 10:00am
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Chap. 13 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
Chap. 17 Adaptive Immunity
Adaptive Immunity Online Assignment
Societal Effects on Disease Online Assignment
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BIOL 191-01 Exam 1 Schedule
Week 1
Aug. 19, 21
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Online BIOL 191 home page information
Text Chap. 1 The Microbial World and You
Notes HO (Discoveries in Microbiology)
Week 2 Aug. 26, 28
Chap. 1 continued
Study Guide- Chap. 1 The Microbial World and You: Students should…
 Be able to label and explain the figures on the ppt
 Know the different groups of microbes, how they are distinguished from
one another, their major characteristics, and the name of the discipline in
which they are studied
 Be able to explain the major experiments, discoveries, and theories
involving microorganisms that have led to our present understanding (Van
Leeuwenhoek, Redi, Pasteur, Koch, Lister, Erlich, Fleming, and others in
the handout concerning Discoveries)
 Know that most bacteria do not cause disease and examples of how most
are very important to our lives (recycling vital elements, bioremediation,
insect control, sewage treatment, Biotechnology)
 Understand the importance of the normal microbiota (protection from
other harmful microbes, production of vitamin K and some Bs)- but they
can cause disease under certain circumstances)
 Be able to explain why some diseases are emerging or reemerging and
recognize examples from the text
 Be able to answer questions concerning the Clinical Case in Chap. 1
Chap. 2 Chemical Principles
Study Guide- Chap. 2 Chemical Principles: Students should…
 Be able: to label and explain the figures on the ppt
 Know basic atomic structure: characteristics of subatomic particles,
atomic #, atomic weight, elements, isotopes
 Know the most common elements in living organisms and their symbols
 Be able to interpret chemical formulas
 Understand ionic, covalent, and hydrogen chemical bonds- why they form,
how they form, symbols, strengths, representative elements that form
those bonds
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Describe Interpret and label common chemical reactions- Synthesis
(anabolic, dehydration synthesis), Decomposition (catabolic, hydrolysis),
Exchange
Know the difference between an acid, a base, and a salt
Know the names of the classes of organic molecules, their common
characteristics and building blocks, basic functions of each, and common
examples in each class
Know the importance of structure to function, specifically the levels of
protein structure
Know what organic molecules are found in peptidoglycan, what organism
has peptidoglycan, what structure in the cells of this organism it is found
in, and it’s importance
Week 3 Sept. 3, 5
Chap. 14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology
Study Guide- Chap. 14 Principles of Disease and Epidemiology: Students should…
 Be able: to label and explain the figures on the FIRST ppt that are figures
from this chapter
 Be able to define the terms in bold in the chapter
 Know how opportunistic infections can occur
 Know the three factors necessary for a nosocomial or HAI (health care
associated) infection to occur
 Know control measures for nosocomial infections
Week 4 Sept. 10, 11
Exam Review
Exam 1
Students should read Chap. 4 Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
before the Sept. 18 class session.
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Name:
BIOL 191
Course PreTest
1. Who disproved the Theory of Spontaneous Generation?
2. What type of large organic molecule is composed of nucleotide building
blocks?
3. Each nucleotide is composed of a five carbon sugar, a phosphate and a
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4. The ‘organelle’ in the cell that is responsible for protein synthesis
(bonding amino acids to each other) is the…
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5. What ‘process’ uses oxygen to break down glucose. The energy in the
glucose is transferred to ATP molecules in this process.
6. List one way HUMANS affect MICROORGANISMS.
7. List one way MICROORGANISMS affect the ENVIRONMENT.
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About You
Name:
Course
Section
Date:
Major:
Have you taken the following courses? Please circle the ones you have taken.
A&P I (College)
A&P II (College)
Chemistry (High School)
Chemistry (College): Which courses?
Other biology: Which courses?
Coming into this class…. Do you think that microbiology is a relevant course for your
area of study? If so, why? And if not, why not?
List one thing you want to learn in this course.
What is one word that describes you? Why does this word describe you?
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