MICR 201 Microbiology for Health Related Sciences Fall 2010
MW 11:40 am – 1:20 pm, PS 158
Instructor:
 Dr. Edith Porter; Office: ASCL 355; Tel: (323) 343-6353
Email: eporter@calstatela.edu
Instructional web page: http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/eporter/
Office hours:
 M: 10:00 – 11:00 am (academic advisement only, make appointment through the department office; walk-ins are
welcomed but no guarantee to be seen)
 M: 11:00 – 11:20 am (walk-in or make appointment via email directly with me)
 T: 12:40 – 1:00 pm (walk-in or make appointment via email directly with me)
 W: 10:00 – 11:00 am (graduate student advisement only, make appointment through the department office; walk-ins are
welcomed but no guarantee to be seen)
 R: 1:00 – 2:00 pm (walk-in or make appointment via email directly with me)
Course description:
 Basic function and structure of microorganisms; host-parasite relationships, infectious diseases, immunology and serology,
epidemiology, antimicrobial agents, and chemotherapy. Lecture 4 hours.
Prerequisites:
 BIOL 100B or BIOL 200A and BIOL 200B with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 101 or Chem 151 with a grade of C or higher.
Student learning outcome: Upon completion of this course students will
 Be able to describe and differentiate microbial agents most relevant for human health and disease with special emphasis
on bacteria and viruses
 Be able to name key parameters promoting microbial proliferation and apply this knowledge to control microbial growth
 Understand microbial interaction with humans and the immune response
 Be familiarized with common microbial diseases including transmission, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnostics, prevention
and therapy
 Be able to identify mechanisms to treat and prevent infectious diseases
Textbook:
 Custom edition for CalStateLA: Tortora, Funke, and Case (2010) Microbiology. An Introduction. Selected chapters from the
10th edition. ISBN 10: 0-558-35809-8 and ISBN 13: 978-0-558-35809-9; available at University Bookstore.
PowerPoints and course related materials:
 Every attempt will be made to have lectures posted on Fridays for the coming week at
http://instructional1.calstatela.edu/eporter/ (scroll down to MICR 201). Sometimes lectures will be sent out during the
weekend via email. Therefore, make sure to have a functional NIS email account and check your email if lectures have not
been posted yet. In addition, special seminar announcements, fellowship and work opportunities, and other material that
deems relevant to this course and the career options of the enrolled students will be posted.
Attendance:
 Regular attendance is required to be able to earn a high grade because material presented in the PowerPoint slides will be
enhanced through oral instruction and active learning exercises.
Study suggestions:
 Always read the text and the PowerPoints before attending lecture and summarize what you have learned after lecture.
 Take very good notes during lecture- anything what was explained or commented on verbally may appear as question in the
quizzes and exams.
 Utilize all student support materials provided by the publisher.
 Form study groups and force yourself to explain the material you have learned.
 Learn to recognize when you need help, and get help in a timely manner by coming to office hour or contacting the
instructor by email.
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Performance evaluation:
50
100
50
200
400 points total
Quiz I
Midterm
Quiz II
Final Comprehensive Examination
All quizzes and exams consist of multiple choice questions, each 1 pt worth. Bring in the appropriate scantron to each exam day.
Grades: Based on the % points achieved out of the total achievable points (400 Points) the students can earn:
A :  93 % (372 pts)
A- :  90 % (360 pts)
B+:  86 % (344 pts)
B :  83 % (332 pts)
B- :  80 % (320 pts)
C+:  75 % (300 pts)
C :  72 % (288 pts)
C- :  69 % (276 pts)
D+:  66 % (264 pts)
D :  63 % (252 pts)
D- :  60 % (240 pts)
Email account:
 Students MUST have an active Calstatela NIS account to receive course related information.
General policies:
No make-up examinations. Missed events will be set as “0 points” unless satisfactorily justified with supporting documentation
(e.g. doctor’s note). Students are responsible to acquire the missed information. The Drop/Incomplete and Academic/Honesty
policies explained in the University General Catalogue will be strictly followed. Students are expected to read and abide by the
University’s
Academic
Honesty
Policy.
which
can
be
found
at
http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/senate/handbook/ch5a.htm. Students who violate this policy will be subject to
disciplinary action, and may receive a failing grade in the course for a single violation. You are responsible for the prerequisites
for this course and are encouraged to discuss any questions regarding the policies and prerequisites with the instructor.
Students with disabilities: Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any student who is registered with the Office of
Students with Disabilities and requests needed accommodation.
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the instructors throughout the course. You can email anytime.
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Schedule:
Week
Date
1
9-27-10
The microbial world and you
1
9-29-10
Functional anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
4
10-04-10
Microbial metabolism
Microbial growth
Control of microbial growth
5
6
7
10-06-10
Microbial genetics
Biotechnology and recombinant DNA
6
10-11-10
Quiz I
Survey of the microbial world: Prokaryotes (bacteria and algae), eukaryotes
(fungi, algae, protozoa and helminthes)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Topic
Chapter
Lecture
slides/notes
10-13-10
Viruses, viroids, and prions
13
10-18-10
Principles of disease and epidemiology
14
10-20-10
Microbial mechanisms of pathogenicity
15
10-25-10
Midterm (no lecture this day)
10-27-10
Innate Immunity
16
11-01-10
Adaptive Immunity
17
11-03-10
Practical applications of immunology
Vaccinations
18
11-08-10
Disorders associated with the immune system
19
11-10-10
Microbial diseases of the skin and eyes
21
11-15-10
Microbial diseases of the nervous system
22
11-17-10
Quiz II
Microbial diseases of the cardiovascular and lymphatics system
23
11-22-10
Microbial diseases of the respiratory system
24
11-24-10
Microbial diseases of the digestive system
25
11-29-10
Microbial diseases of the urinary and reproductive system
26
12-01-10
Chemotherapy
Lecture
slides/notes
Final Examination (200 points): Monday, December 6th, 2010; 10:45 – 1:15 pm
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