Course Title: Microbiology in Patient Care Credits: 2
Course Number: RESP-150 Lecture Hours: 30
Prerequisites: Successful completion of BIOL-138, RESP-105, and CHEM-120 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor.
Course Description/Overview: This course is designed to give the Respiratory
Therapy Student an overview of Microbiology. Identification, classification, morphology and physiology of selected microorganisms will be discussed in the course. Clinical microbiology as it effects patient care will also be included in the course. Major course emphasis with be on pathogenic microbes (Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi) that effect the
Pulmonary System. Asepsis, isolation precaution, blood borne pathogens, and infection control will be some of the clinical topics highlighted.
Text: " Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Sciences" 9 th edition
by: Engelkirk and Engelkirk
Plus selected handouts
Grade: Two exams-45%, Comprehensive Final-30% , Quizzes-25%
No quiz make-up. Lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
Attendance:
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The student is expected to attend all class sessions.
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The course must be successfully completed with a grade of C (77) or better.
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Attendance is expected as follows: one absence is allowed during the semester. The final grade will drop one letter grade for each absence over one.
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Lateness: Beyond three lateness, the final grade will drop half letter for each further lateness.
Exams:
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Students will not be allowed into the classroom once an exam has begun.
Students who miss an exam due to late arrival will be required to take it later that same day.
Make-up exams will be based on 95%.
Students may leave the classroom after their exam is passed in to the instructor. Entry back into class is not allowed until the end of class.

Tentative Quiz/Exam Schedule:
May 27 Tuesday Quiz I
Exam I May 29 Thursday
June 5 Thursday Quiz II
Exam II June 11 Wednesday
Quiz III June 17 Tuesday
Final Exam June 19 Thursday
Other:
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Modules
Introduction to Microbiology
Types of Microorganisms
Human and Microbial Interactions
The Infections Process in Human
Infection Control
Class Times :
Instructor:
Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 10-11:50 a.m.
Kathy Roy
Office Number: 741-5587
Office Hours: By appointment
E-mail: kroy@smccme.edu
MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY
Performance Objectives
After completing the assigned learning activities, the student will perform the following objectives on written exams and quizzes.
1. Define microbiology
2. List important functions of microbes in the environment

3. State the relevance of microbiology to the health professions
4. List areas of study in microbiology
5. Identify contributions made by Leeuwenhoek, Pasteur, Jenner, Koch and Lister in microbiology
6. State the germ theories of fermentation and disease
7. State Koch's postulates and circumstances in which they do not apply
Learning Activities
1. Lecture by instructor
2. Read Burton, pp 1-12
3. View videotape "Louis Pasteur."
4. Answer questions at the end of Chapter 1, in Burton
Evaluation
1. Written examination Mid-way thru Module II, date TBA
2. Written quiz, date TBA
MODULE 2 - TYPES OF MICROORGANISMS
Performance Objectives
After completing the assigned learning activities, the student will perform the following objectives on the written exams and quizzes.
1. Identify differences between Eucariotic and Procariotic cells

2. Classify microbial organisms
3. State characteristics of bacteria
4. State and describe pathogenic bacteria identified in class
5. Describe Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Mycobacterium and Mycoplasmas and state their differences
6. List the characteristics used to classify viruses
7. Identify some of the differences between viruses and bacteria
8. Identify important viruses as mentioned in class
9. List the classes of fungi
10. State the characteristics for classifying fungi
11. Identify fungal diseases discussed in class.
Learning Activities
1. Lecture by instructor
2. Read Burton, pp 24-39, 52-66,
40-51,74-
82, ( Optional background reading 102-120) and disease reference reading 291-356
3. View videotapes: “Humans and Bacteria”, “Typhoid Mary” (DVD in Library,),
"Viruses"Video (Nation Geographic), Check out AIDS Videos on google: Ist segment of Frontline video on beginnings of HIV and "Tuberculosis: prevention and
Practices for Healthcare workers”.
4. Microbiology Mimi presentations (see word doc. By this name)
5. Read selected handouts
6. Answer questions at the end of Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4
Evaluation
1. Written quiz date TBA
2. Written examination to include Module I, date TBA
MODULE 3 - HUMAN AND MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS
Performance Objectives

After completing the assigned learning activities, the student will perform the following objectives on written exams and quizzes.
1. State the importance of normal flora and where it is found
2. Define Symbiosis
3. List four types of symbiotic relationships
4. Differentiate between mutualism and commensalism
5. Describe one parasitic relationship
6. Discuss the factors related to the pathogenicity of microbes
Learning Activities
1. Lecture by instructor
2. Read Burton, pp 158-165
3. Answer questions at the end of Chapter 10
Evaluation
1. Written quiz TBA
2. Written examination TBA to include Module 3
MODULE 4- THE INFECTIOUS PROCESS IN HUMANS
Performance Objectives

After completing the assigned learning activities, the student will perform the following objectives on the written exams and quizzes.
1. Differentiate between infections, communicable, and contagious disease
2. In general terms discuss the disease process
3. Define acute and chronic disease
4. Differentiate between primary and secondary disease
5. Differentiate between local and generalized infection
6. Define virulence
7. Define the following terms: epidemiology, epidemic, endemic, and pandemic
8. State six reservoirs of infection
9. State five modes of disease transmission
Learning Activities
1. Lecture by instructor
2. Read Burton, pp 238-244, 171-188
3. View DVD entitled: "Influenza 1918"
4. Answer questions at the end of chapter 11, in Burton
Evaluation
1. Written quiz
MODULE 5 - INFECTION CONTROL

Performance Objectives
After completing the assigned learning activities, the student will perform the following objectives on written exams and quizzes.
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State three reasons microbial growth must be controlled, inhibited or destroyed
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Describe aseptic and sterile techniques
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Define sterilization, disinfection and pasteurization
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State common sterilization, disinfection and pasteurization techniques and agents
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Describe nosocomial infection with emphasis on respiratory infections
6.
Identify types of isolation precautions, with emphasis on Standard, Airborne,
Droplet, Contact and Protective (reverse).
Learning Activities
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Lecture by instructors
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Read Burton, pp 196-219
3.
View DVD “Infectious Diseases: Causes and Controls”
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