MCROBIO 233
City Colleges of Chicago (if district-wide) or College
Course Title: General Microbiology
(IAI Code: NUR 905)
Academic Year (2012-2013)
Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
Contact Hours:
Length of course:
4 Credit Hours
2 Lecture Hours
4 Lab Hours
6 Contact Hours
16 Weeks
Catalog Description:
Morphology, physiology, classification, and culture of bacteria and related
organisms. The role of bacteria related to human welfare and to plants and
animals. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the
course.
Prerequisites:
BIOLOGY 114, 121, 226, or consent of Department Chairperson.
Course Objectives:
The General Microbiology 233 course will increase the students’ knowledge of:
1. The impact of microorganisms on the environment, plants, and animals;
2. Structures and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells;
3. How groups of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists) differ from
each other;
4. How viruses differ from other types of microorganisms;
5. Basic microbiological techniques such as culturing, staining, and microscopy;
6. Microbial metabolism, growth, and interaction with host cells;
7. Methods of microbial growth control;
8. The physiological tests used to characterize and identify bacteria;
9. Examples of medically-important microbes.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, students will be able to:
A. Evaluate the impact of microorganisms on the environment, plants, and
animals;
B. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells;
C. Identify features which define major groups of microorganisms;
D. Contrast viruses with other types of microorganisms;
E. Initiate cultures of microorganisms using aseptic technique
F. Differentiate between types of microbes by employing staining and
microscopy techniques
G. Explain the catabolic and anabolic reactions involved in microbial metabolism
H. Test conditions of microbial growth and methods of growth control
I. Analyze test results to identify an unknown bacterial species
J. Give examples of species which cause infectious disease in humans
Topical Outline:
I. Introduction to Microbes
a. Types of Microbes
b. Microbial Roles in the Environment
c. Microbial Impact on Plants and Animals
II. The Chemistry of Biology
III. Survey of Microbes
a. Prokaryotic Microbes (Bacteria, Archaea)
b. Eukaryotic Microbes (Fungi, Protists, Helminths)
c. Viruses
IV. Introduction to Microscopy, Aseptic Technique, and Staining
V. Medically-Important Gram-Positive Bacilli
VI. Microbial Reproduction and Metabolism
VII. Identification of Unknown Bacteria
VIII. Methods of Microbial Growth Control
IX. Medically-Important Cocci
X. Medically-Important Gram-Negative Bacilli
Students the Course is Expected to Serve:
Students may take this course to meet concentration or elective
requirements for an associates degree, to fulfill requirements for a career
occupational degree, or to prepare for other careers in the biological
sciences or healthcare professions.
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Recommended Methods of Instruction:
D - Discussion/Lecture
X - Lab/Lab Discussion
O - Online activities
G - Groupwork
Recommended Methods of Evaluation:
Objective Tests
Essays
Homework
Project(s)
Summative Final Examination
Recommended Textbooks:
1. Talaro, Kathleen P. Foundations in Microbiology. 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill,
2009. ISBN: 0073375225.
2. Chess, Barry. Laboratory Applications in Microbiology: A Case Study
Approach. McGraw-Hill, 2009. ISBN: 007337525X
Recommended Supplies/Supplementary Materials:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Long-sleeved lab coat
Goggles with UV protection
Three-ring binder (at least one inch)
10 index dividers (or 10 index tabs with a table of contents) to make the
following sections: course schedule, syllabus & safety, text notes, class notes,
pre-labs, labs, writing assignments, exam notes, unknown project, optional
assignments
5. Notebook paper, a notebook with perforated three-hole punched pages, or
Cornell note-taking paper (can be printed from
http://eleven21.com/notetaker/)
Labs (if applicable):
(For science labs, complete and attach the IAI General Education Physical/Life
Science Lab Submission Form available at
http://www.itransfer.org/iai/fact/forms/GECC%20Science%20Lab%20Form%2011.pdf
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ADDENDUM FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTOR COURSE SYLLABUS
The following items are found in the individual instructor course syllabus.
In the instructor syllabus, include the required information supplied in the master
course syllabus (above). Add a calendar, grading policies, and other information
related to your class requirements, along with CCC policies and federal statutes
(e.g., FERPA and ADA). You may also include any relevant information, e.g.
additional reading materials and assessment methods. See examples below.
NOTE: For IAI submissions, provide a master syllabus and an instructor
syllabus. Include an IAI Gen. Ed. Submission for Physical/Life Science labs.
Calendar:
Week Topic(s)
Lab Exercises
1
Course Orientation, Knowledge Probe
Introduction to Microbes and Disease
Safety Considerations
Simulated Epidemic
2
Introduction to Microbes and Disease
The Chemistry of Biology
Simulated Epidemic
Microscopy
3
Prokaryotic Microbes, Helpful Bacteria
Ubiquity of Bacteria
4
Prokaryotic Microbes, Harmful Bacteria
EXAM 1
Ubiquity of Bacteria
5
Eukaryotic Microbes
Eukaryotic Microbes
ESSAY 1 DUE
Medically-Important Fungi
Medically-Important Protist
6
Introduction to Viruses
Microbial Growth
Aseptic Techniques
7
Microbial Growth
Microscopy and Staining
Aseptic Techniques
Gram Staining
8
Gram-Positive Bacilli
EXAM 2
Endospore Staining
9
Gram-Positive Bacilli
Microbial Metabolism
ESSAY 2 DUE
Acid-Fast Staining
Unknown Project
10
Microbial Metabolism
EXAM 3
Unknown Project
Unknown Project
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Microbial Metabolism
Microbial Control
ESSAY 3 DUE
Unknown Project
Lethal Effects of UV Light
Evaluation of Alcohol
12
Microbial Control
Lethal Effect of UV Light
Evaluation of Alcohol
Antimicrobial Sensitivity
Chemotherapy
13
Chemotherapy
EXAM 4
Antimicrobial Sensitivity
14
Cocci of Medical Importance
Staph and Streptococci
Gram-Negative Pathogens
Staph and Strep
Gram-Negative Pathogens
Cocci of Medical Importance
ESSAY 4 DUE
15
Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance
Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents
16
Staph and Streptococci
Gram-Negative Pathogens
Staph and Streptococci
Gram-Negative Pathogens
PRACTICAL EXAM
EXAM 5, Knowledge Probe
Methods of Assessment:
Knowledge Probe
Students are given an assessment at the beginning of the course to determine
how well they are prepared to take the course and their current knowledge of
major course concepts. The same assessment is given at the end of the
semester to measure how well students have achieved learning outcomes.
Instructor Observations
Instructor observes lab results to verify that a technique has been performed
correctly. A student is not allowed to leave the lab until s/he demonstrates
competence in performing the assigned lab technique.
Optional Books:
1. Leboffe, Michael J. and Pierce, Burton E. A Photographic Atlas for the
Microbiology Laboratory. 3rd Edition. Morton Publishing Company, 2005.
ISBN: 0895826569
2. Sackheim, George I. An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students. 9th
Edition. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2008. ISBN: 0805395717
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Manuals/Study Guides: (if applicable)
Periodicals:
1. Costerton, J.W. and Stewart, P.S. Battling Biofilms. Scientific American
Current Issues in Microbiology, 01/06/2006 Pearson Benjamin Cummings,
Volume 1
2. Gibbs, W.W. and Soares, C. Preparing for a Pandemic. Scientific American
Current Issues in Microbiology, 01/11/2005 Pearson Benjamin Cummings,
Volume 1
3. Levy, S. The Challenge of Antibiotic Resistance. Scientific American Current
Issues in Microbiology, 01/07/2007 Pearson Benjamin Cummings, Volume 2
4. Young, J.A.T. and Collier, R. C. Attacking Anthrax. Scientific American
Current Issues in Microbiology, 01/07/2007 Pearson Benjamin Cummings,
Volume 2
Software: (if applicable)
Websites:
1. emedicine (http://emedicine.medscape.com)
2. GIDEON: Global Infectious Disease & Epidemiology Network
(http://gideononline.com)
3. MicrobeWorld (http://microbeworld.org)
Course Practices and Policies: (insert any on attendance, participation, late
assignment, make-up exam, incompletes and revisions, etc.)
Grading Policies: (insert components and weights)
CCC/College Policies: (Insert any on academic integrity, active pursuit of the course,
no show, student contact, etc.)
Federal/State Statutes and Mandates: (e.g. The Family Educational and Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, and Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, etc.)
College/Department Information: (support services, dates, events, etc.)
Created by:
Faculty Council Curriculum Committee A, City Colleges of Chicago (FCACCC),
August, 2012
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