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MIBO3500
Introductory Microbiology
Spring 2007
No. Credit Hours: 3
Days/times class meets:
Location:
TuTh; 10:00-11:15
Flynt
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the
class by the instructor may be necessary.
Instructor/s Name & Contact Information:
Ynes Ortega
Center for Food Safety
770-233-5586
ortega@uga.edu
C. J. Chang
244 Redding Building
770-412-4015
cchang@griffin.uga.edu
Marilyn Erickson
Center for Food Safety
770-412-4742
mericks@griffin.uga.edu
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: BIOL1108-1108L; CHEM2211-2211L; BIOL3100
Required Course Material/Textbooks:
TEXT: Microbiology 6th Edition, by Prescott, Harley and Klein (5th edition OK);
text NOT REQUIRED but highly recommended
WebCT Page: Includes lecture notes, a class schedule, old exams, and useful
internet links. The lecture notes on WebCT should not be considered a
substitute for coming to class. I provide them for your convenience to simplify
note-taking but regularly supplement these notes during lecture. I often
communicate via the WebCT bulletin board, which you should check regularly.
This is also a useful place for you to ask questions that might be of interest to the
entire class
Course Description:
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Microorganisms, with special emphasis on bacteria, their structure, function,
diversity and importance to man. Students will be introduced to basic concepts
of microbial physiology, genetics, ecology, and symbioses.
Course Schedule:
Date
Tu 1/9
Th 1/11
Tu 1/16
Th 1/18
Tu 1/23
Th 1/25
Tu 1/30
Th 2/1
Tu 2/6
Th 2/8
Tu 2/13
Th 2/15
Tu 2/20
Th 2/22
Tu 2/27
Th 3/1
Tu 3/6
Th 3/8
Tu 3/13
Th 3/15
Tu 3/20
Th 3/22
Tu 3/27
Th 3/29
Tu 4/3
Th 4/5
Tu 4/10
Th 4/12
Tu 4/17
Th 4/19
Tu 4/24
Th 4/26
Tu 5/1
Th 5/3
Tu 5/8
Topic
History & Scope of Microbiology
Microscopy
Microbial Phylogeny & Taxonomy
Prokaryotic Structure and Function
Prokaryotic Structure and Function
Bacterial Nutrition & Growth
Enzymes and Metabolism
Enzymes and Metabolism
Macromolecular Synthesis and Assembly
Industrial Microbiology
(Quiz 1)
EXAM I
Microbial Ecology
Antibiotics & Control of Microbial Growth
Intra- and Intercellular signaling
Bacterial Genetics
Gene Regulation
Genetic Exchange
Genomics
(Quiz 2)
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
Viruses
EXAM II
Animal Viruses
Animal Viruses
Pathogenic Microbiology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Immunity
Immunity
Immunity
(Quiz 3)
EXAM III
Review
Reading day
Honors Presentations
FINAL EXAM – 12:003:00pm
Text
Chapter 1
2
19
3
3
5, 6
8, 9
8, 9
10
41, 42
Lecturer
Chang
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Erickson
Erickson
Erickson
Ortega
28-30
7,35
6,12
11,12,13
11,12,13
11,12,13
15
Phillips
Chang
Chang
Chang
Chang
Chang
Chang
16
Ortega
17
18
34
34
39
31
32
33
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Ortega
Specific Course Requirements for Grading:
Three in-class exams and a comprehensive final exam. Students may drop one
exam grade, including the final exam. Thus, students that have missed no
exams and are satisfied with their grade may choose not to take the final exam.
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Grading Policy:
Each exam will constitute ⅓ of your grade for the course. If you miss no in-class
exams you may drop one exam grade, including the final exam. I will post exam
grades and final grades on the WebCT page as quickly as possible.
Attendance Policy:
None
Policy for Make-up of Examinations:
There will be NO make-up exams given except under exceptional circumstances.
Illness, medical school interviews, and car trouble are not considered exceptional
circumstances. If you miss an exam, then that exam will automatically become
your drop grade and you will then be required to take the final exam.
Honors credit for MIBO3500 will require the following:
1. Identify a topic in microbiology currently in the news (this shouldn't be too
difficult- read the Atlanta Journal-Constitution or New York Times for a week and
you are sure to find several from which to choose).
2. Contact me regarding approval of your topic before proceeding any further (email is fine).
3. Research the topic thoroughly.
Here you have a choice. You must inform me of your selection by Thursday
January 25.
Option I: Write a 12-page report on the topic. The report should be typed doublespaced, 12-pt font size. The 12-page length does not include your title page or
reference pages. You are required to bring me a draft of your report before April
12; I will review it and make suggestions. Final reports are due to me by the last
day of class.
Option II: Make a 10-minute presentation (using PowerPoint) to the class on
Tuesday May 3.
Your grade for the report / presentation will constitute 10% of your final grade.
Grading :
Section
Introduction
What is considered (points)________________
State the organism, the disease it causes or its importance, and
why it should be researched (10)
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Traits
Include the basic characteristics of the organism such as the
physical/metabolic traits and natural habitat. Include family and
genus, strains, types, etc. (10)
Importance
For medically important microbes, answer how the organism
causes disease, how the disease is treated, and if there are any
problems with treatment. For other microbes describe in detail
how they are important in industry, ecology, or other roles (30)
Future
Explained the most current research on this organism and
disease that it causes or role that it plays as well as how humans
are being affected by these results (30)
Conclusion
Summary of what has been stated thus far – include predictions
about the future of research or treatment / use of this organism
(10)
References
Correctly cite references within paper and a reference page at
the end (5)
Overall
Correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, paper flows with topic,
good transitions. For oral presentations: organization, clarity of
PowerPoint slides, coherence of presentation, ability to
articulate clearly (5)
Honor Code: All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A culture
of Honesty.” Students are responsible for informing themselves about those
standards before performing any academic work. Links for more detailed
information can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/honesty/acadhon.htm
Documented Disability Statement for Griffin Campus: Students with a
documented disability must inform the instructor at the close of the first class
meeting. You will be referred to the Office of Academic Programs, Room 107 in
the Flynt Building for consultation regarding evaluation, documentation of your
disability, and a recommendation as to the accommodation, if any, to be
provided. Students must provide instructors with an accommodation form from
the Office of Academic Programs listing reasonable accommodation to sign and
return to the Office of Academic Programs. Students who do not wish to receive
services are still strongly encouraged to register with the Office of Academic
Affairs.