BIOL 2103.D1: Microbiology Lecture
Summer II 2015
ASUN-Online
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor Name: Traci Hudson
Instructor Phone: (870) 512-7897
Office: Walton Hall 100
Instructor email: traci_hudson@asun.edu
Instructor’s Office Hours: By appointment only for Summer 2015 Semesters (For the summer) Email is the
preferred and official means of individual student–instructor communication for this class. If you call my office
please leave a message. I strive to answer all calls and emails within 24 hours (often much sooner).
Dean’s Office Phone: (870) 512-7844
COURSE INFORMATION for BIOL 2103: Microbiology (ACTS BIOL 2004)
ASUN Catalog description: A study of microorganisms, in particular, bacteria, involving their structure and
function at the molecular level, and interaction of these organisms with humans and their environment.
Type of course:
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
Class Times:
Class Times:
Theory
3
BIOL 1003/1001 (Biological Science) or ZOOL 2003/2001 (Human A&P I)
Online
N/A – Online
Required Text: Foundations in Microbiology. 9th ed. By Kathleen Park Talaro, McGraw-Hill, (2015).
ISBN: 978-0-07-352260-9.
WITH CONNECT PLUS* ACCESS CODE!
NOTE: Connect Plus* also allows access to an online e-textbook that may be used in addition to OR
in lieu of a paper textbook. We will be using the “Learn Smart” component as a prep/homework tool
this semester to help you prepare for each chapter quiz in the portal coursework.
(*Connect Plus is the McGraw-Hill online learning system we will be using in conjunction with your
textbook this semester). Please contact me if you have any questions about this. The access code may
be purchased in the bookstore with your textbook.)
Use this link to activate your access code and access our “class” in Connect Plus!
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/t-hudson-biol-2103-microbiology-summer-2-2015
References: Campus Library and Internet; Online Learning Center at http://www.mhhe.com/talaro9 (you don’t
need a password or email to log in, just click on “Resources” and use the file menu on the left)
Materials: Campus Email and My ASUN Portal Username and Password (same for email and My ASUN
Portal), access to a computer equipped with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Internet.
ASUN COURSE COMPETENCIES
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ASSESSMENT
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Exhibit an understanding of the germ theory of disease and the historical
developments that lead to its formulation.
2. Classify microorganisms based on cell type and cell wall composition.
3. Compare the various nutritional types of microbes and identify their
requirements for growth.
4. Describe the bacterial genome, how it replicates, and its applications to
genetic engineering.
5. Analyze the role of the body’s immune system in fighting infections
caused by pathogens.
6. Describe the normal flora of the human body and explain how this flora
can be beneficial in preventing disease or function as opportunists in causing
disease.
7. Describe methods used to control disease transmission including the
principles of asepsis, sterilization, and disinfection.
8. Explain the basic principles of epidemiology as they apply to the effect of
microorganisms on the human population.
9. Compare and contrast the lifestyles of viruses with different genomes
(DNA or RNA) and how the body responds to these organisms.
Chapter 1, 3 Quizzes; Midterm Exam
Chapter 4 Quiz, Midterm Exam
Chapter 7 Quiz, Midterm Exam
Chapter 9, 10 Quizzes, Midterm Exam, Class
Project 1 & 2
Chapter 7, 18-23 Quizzes, Class Project 1 & 2,
Final Exam
Chapter 11-14, 21-23 Quizzes, Class Project 1
& 2, Final Exam
Chapter 11 Quiz, Class Project 2, Final Exam
Chapter 13 Quiz, Class Project 2, Final Exam
Chapter 6, 24, 25 Quizzes, Class Project 1 & 2,
Final Exam
ACTS Course ID: (Part of) BIOL 2004: Introductory Microbiology: Introductory course in microbiology.
Includes microbiological concepts including the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa as they affect the
human body. Designed for majors in health professions programs. Lab required.
ACTS Expected Student Learning Outcomes (for Microbiology Lecture):
The student will explain, describe, discuss, recognize, and/or apply knowledge and understanding of the
following:
 History of microbiology
 Biological and chemical concepts, including metabolism, as applied to microorganisms
 Basic classification, characteristics and behavior of microorganisms
 Host-microbe interactions that result in infection
 Fundamentals of immunology
 Principles of asepsis, sterilization, and disinfection
 Principles of epidemiology as they apply to the effect of microorganisms on the human population
 General methods for the prevention and control of infectious disease transmission
 Microbial growth
 Microbial genetics
EQUIPMENT STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE FOR TAKING THIS COURSE:
1. Computer with web browser capable of accessing the My ASUN Portal
2. Reliable internet access (broadband recommended)
3. Microsoft Office 2000 or newer for Word and PowerPoint. If you do not have these programs, they are
available to you free of charge at: http://www.asun.edu/tech
4. Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Shockwave Player, Adobe Flashplayer (all free downloads)
5. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox Internet Browsers (MS Internet Explorer is NOT recommended)
NOTE about the My ASUN Portal: As a security setting, after 45 minutes of “inactivity”, the portal will
automatically log you out…be sure to keep that in mind as you take a quiz. If you do not change pages or
activities you may be timed out—that includes changing pages (not questions) during a quiz. Save your
progress often!
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REPORTING ERROR MESSAGES ON THE PORTAL: If during a quiz, exam, or other activity in the portal,
you receive an error message of any kind, please take a “screen shot” of the message and include it in an email
to your instructor as soon as possible. To take a screen shot, press the “print screen” button on your computer
keyboard and then open a word document or power point document or an email and right click with your mouse
and select “paste” to insert the screen shot into whatever you have selected. Include as much information as
possible in your error reporting email, including the course, assignment or other activity in which the error
occurred, the date and time and what web browser you were using (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari,
etc.) NOTE: The first thing you should do (after capturing a screen shot of your error message, etc.,) is to log
out and then log back into the Portal – this often resets your configurations and eliminates the error.
If you are having trouble with “My ASUN Portal” please notify your instructor and refer to:
http://www.asun.edu/tech You can also contact ITS (Information Technology Services) directly at 870-5127783 or its@asun.edu.
WHAT TO DO TO GET STARTED
1. Print and Read this entire syllabus!
2. Become familiar with the various pages for this Course in the My ASUN Portal (use the Getting Started
Guide in the Handouts Section on the Coursework Main Page). Use the navigation bar on the left to go
from coursework to discussions, etc.
3. Take the Prequiz (which covers how to use the portal and the contents of this syllabus!) You do not
have to have your textbook to complete the Prequiz. Take the prequiz before any chapter quizzes so you
already know how the quiz set up works before your first chapter quiz!
4. Get your Textbook and Connect Plus Accesscode and Activate it!!!
5. Become familiar with the Discussion Forum by posting an introduction of yourself to your class for 10
Bonus Points! 
6. Contact me via email, phone, or discussion posting if you have any questions.
7. Check your ASUN student email and the Portal class pages DAILY!
GRADING CRITERIA AND SCALE
Prequiz:
20 points
Learn Smart “Homework”
19 @ 10 points each
Chapter Quizzes:
19 @ 20 points each
(380 points possible; counted out of 340)
Class Project:
2 @ 50 points each
Class Project Discussions:
2 @ 25 points each
Midterm Exam:
100 points
Final Exam:
100 points
ASU-Newport
Grading Scale
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = Below 60%
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 940 (counted out of 900)
Your Final Grade = Total Points Earned ÷ Counted Total Points Possible × 100
Coursework:
Please Note: Because the summer semester is quite BRIEF in length, to cover all required content, you
will have an assignment due every day! Be sure to work ahead and keep up with ALL upcoming
assignments – if you have questions please let me know. See the detailed schedule at the end of the
syllabus.
All coursework is accessed through the “Coursework” page in the My ASUN Portal; assignments are available
now, or will be available soon, and will remain available until the scheduled cut-off/due dates. The Midterm
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Exam and Final Exam are only available during the time span denoted in the course schedule. Check your
ASUN student e-mail, the My ASUN Portal course pages, and your syllabus regularly (DAILY) to make sure
you do not miss any due dates. You may work ahead—just be sure that you understand the material before you
go too far.
Be sure you watch your time as you go and be mindful of due date and time cut-offs: for EXAMPLE, if
you have 45 minutes to complete a quiz, then be sure to start the quiz at LEAST 45 minutes before the
due time.
Prequiz
The first quiz you take is the Prequiz – it is designed to familiarize you with the course and syllabus. It is worth
20 points and counts towards your total quiz points earned. You do not have to have your textbook or content
knowledge to complete this quiz. You DO need your syllabus!
Learn Smart Chapter Homework (completed using McGraw-Hill’s Connect Plus modules online)
Your textbook has online learning tools that are very good at helping you gain concept mastery! One of those
tools is “Learn Smart” (LS) and is used in this course as homework to help you prepare for each chapter quiz.
These assignments vary in the length of time, depending on how much studying and reading of the chapter you
have done before hand. Learn Smart is designed to help you focus on what you don’t know and master those
concepts before you go on. It is a COMPLETION grade. Either you do it all receive a completed grade per
chapter assignment, or you do not. YOU SHOULD COMPLETE EACH CHAPTER LEARN SMART
ASSIGNMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING THE CHAPTER QUIZ!
Note: If you did not receive a Connect Plus Access Code when you purchased your textbook, you need to do so
ASAP! Access codes may be purchased through the ASUN bookstore OR online directly from McGraw-Hill.
Chapter Quizzes, Midterm, and Final Exams
Your chapter quizzes and exams are available though the Portal under “Coursework” and each one has a
scheduled due date with an ending time of 11:55 p.m. Late submission of quizzes is allowed, however, you
will be assessed a 10% penalty for each day it is late (except the midterm and final exams - see below). You
may work ahead – just be sure that you understand the material before you go too far.
Quizzes and exams have a time-limit – (60 minutes for each quiz; 4 hours for each exam) be sure to monitor
this and not run out of time before you finish (once started, the quiz timer cannot be paused)! If you have any
questions, concerns, or problems, notify me immediately via email or voicemail to my office phone.
The first chapter quiz is set so that you can take it 2x and count the highest score—after that, you will only
be able to take each quiz once, so make sure you are ready and that you have plenty of time once you begin
(once started the quiz timer cannot be paused).
You have the opportunity to earn 380 points through chapter quizzes. However, your total quiz points will be
counted out of 340 points. The last 2 quizzes are marked as “extra credit”. Completing them will enable you to
earn bonus points toward your grade. Although completing the quiz is not required, this chapter will still be
covered on the final exam.
DISCUSSION Components to Class Assignments:
Missed discussions cannot be made up or completed late for credit. After the due date has passed, the
discussion board will not be available.
To receive full discussion credit for each discussion assignment, a minimum of 3 discussion postings is
required on the proper discussion board.
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Your first posting will be your response to the discussion topic/question presented by the instructor posted
as a new topic/thread for conversation.
 Click on the correct chapter discussion board and then click on "Add a Post/new thread" in the top right
corner.
Your second and third postings must be a reply to the posting of another student or instructor.
 Open another student's posting and then click on "Reply" in the top right corner.
Class Projects:
*The following will be available on the My ASUN Portal for you to download, complete, and upload:
Class Project #1 – Ebola Outbreak! (Requires that you watch videos from PBS, etc.)
Class Project #2 – Vaccination (Each student will be assigned a specific vaccine the 2nd week of class)
Steps to Successfully Completing a Class Project:
1. Include your first and last name in the file name for the Microsoft Word Document you submit. (worth 1 pt.) If
the assignment contained specific questions, use that file to type in your answers.
2. Type in your name in the header of the document. (worth 1 pt)
3. Make sure your answers are distinguishable from the questions.
4. CITE ANY SOURCES YOU USE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS! (Use APA format.)
Proper citation of any sources used is important—even if you only use your textbook, you MUST cite
that information to not be plagiarizing.
a. Use parenthetical citations in each of your researched answers.
b. Have a complete Works Cited page at the end of your document that includes ALL sources you used for ANY of the
questions.
c. The APA format handout is available on the course webpage in My ASUN Portal. If you are still unclear on this
format, contact me, check a reference book in the library, or look online for guidelines! (MS Word 2007 also has a great
built in reference tool!)
d. Online citations should be from a reliable source: be sure to include the full web address and the date you accessed it
when you list it in your Work Cited page at the end.
5. Write ALL answers are in YOUR OWN words! Quoting long answers from web pages or other resources, even
with citations, does not constitute answers being in your own words. Paraphrase well!
6.
If a question asks your opinion on a topic or situation, you do not have to list a citation unless you use specific facts or examples
from sources to help you formulate your answer.
Upload your completed document via the My ASUN Portal Assignment page by the due date. Be sure to
“Finalize” your submission for grading. Late submissions receive 10% off the grade for each day late.
8. DISCUSS in the My ASUN Portal during a timeframe beginning at the due date and continuing through the next 3 days, unless
7.
otherwise stated in the specific case study directions. Discussions must be in your own words and pertinent to the content of the
class project. To receive full discussion credit, a minimum of 3 discussion postings is required. Specific directions regarding the
discussion requirements will be included with each case study instruction and information page.
FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS: Short answer and discussion question answers must be in
your own words, and not copied word-for-word from the textbook or any other source.
Answers not in your OWN words may result in ZERO points being earned for the
question or the entire assignment. See the academic dishonesty section below and in the
course catalog for further details.
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
How to Contact me
Email is preferred or office phone calls are fine as well; both make up the official means of individual student–
instructor communication for this class. I strive to answer all emails within 24 hours (often much sooner)
during school days; I do check my email on weekends and school holidays, but not as regularly.
Late Work / Make-up Work Policy
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Late-submitted assignments will be assessed a 10% late penalty. Exceptions may be made for extreme
circumstances beyond the student’s control and may require written documentation/excuses. Assignments for
chapters covered on the Midterm Exam may be made up through the date the midterm exam is due; assignments
for chapters covered on the Final Exam may be made up through the date the final exam is due.
Assignments will be accepted after the due date has passed, but you will be Assessed a 10% Late Penalty!
You will not be able to complete the midterm or final exam late for any credit. Exceptions WILL be made
ONLY if the My ASUN Portal system is “down”—however, disruptions due to issues with personal computers
are NOT valid excuses—computers are available on campus and at public libraries—DO NOT wait until the
last minute!
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to check their ASUN email and log into the ASUN Portal regularly (multiple times per
week). Students who fall behind may be considered inactive and denied access to the course until they provide
the instructor with proof of extenuating circumstances that justify reinstatement into the course.
Excused Absences constitute life events that are beyond the student’s control (hospitalization, court, etc.) and
require documentation, and the instructor must be notified BEFORE the class (via email or voicemail). (Failure
to keep up with the semester schedule does not qualify as a catastrophic event/circumstance.)
Teaching/Learning Methods
This course will be taught through web-based lecture, reading, and through doing critical thinking and problemsolving exercises. The lecture notes that would use during the on-campus lecture for this course are posted in
the handouts section of the class page in the My ASUN Portal; these should help you in summarizing each
chapter and in preparing for each quiz and test; however, as with any online course, your textbook is your
greatest resource and you regulate your learning—don’t hesitate to ask me for help or clarification on any
subject matter!
ASU-NEWPORT INFORMATION AND POLICIES
Mission Statement:
ASU-Newport provides an accessible, affordable, quality education that transforms the lives of our students,
enriches our communities and strengthens the regional economy.
Core Competencies:
Every student graduating from ASU Newport with any Associate Degree will be proficient in the following competencies:
Communication Skills (oral and written)
1. Students will demonstrate effective listening, speaking, reading, and written communication skills.
2. Students will identify an appropriate audience when producing and utilizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
3. Students will discern the purposes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Math Skills
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using a mathematical process.
2. Students will show the ability to distinguish between multiple types of equations and apply the correct problem solving
procedure.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to graph equations.
4. Students will display, analyze, and interpret data.
Critical Thinking Skills
1. Students will evaluate concepts learned and apply them to assignments that reflect real life scenarios. (Life application)
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and effectively assess value, relevance, authority, and applicability of
information. (Information literacy)
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple problem solving methods, choose the
best method for a possible solution to the problem. (Problem solving)
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Technology Skills
1. Students will demonstrate basic skills required to utilize computer hardware, software, and external devices.
2. Students will display the ability to access and utilize an array of software programs both online and offline.
3. Students will show the capacity to communicate electronically including the sending and receiving of email and adding and
opening attachments.
4. Students will demonstrate skills necessary to utilize the campus Learning Management System (LMS) to access direct and
indirect academic tools and resources.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In order to obtain appropriate disability related accommodations and services
to which they are entitled, students with documented disabilities should voluntarily and confidentially provide the Office
of Disability Services (870-358-8636 or disabilityservices@asun.edu) with appropriate medical documentation regarding
the nature and extent of their disability, make their needs known to this Office and follow established procedures for
acquiring needed services and accommodations in the classroom or online.
Academic Dishonesty: Dishonesty in any form-including plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others,
unauthorized possession of exams, etc., will result in a failing grade issued for the assignment and may result in the
student receiving an “F” in the course and/or being suspended from the university. Any suspected incident of academic
dishonesty will be flagged by the instructor and reported to the Dean’s office and the Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs in accordance with university policies found in the Course Catalog and Student Handbook.
Student Conduct: Students should consistently log-in and complete assignments in the course in which they are
enrolled. As such, students are responsible for all material and information that was given out in class. It is also the
students’ responsibility to keep up with all due dates associated with assignments required in the course. Students should
attend every session of every course in which they are enrolled. As such, students are responsible for all material and
information that was given out in class. In addition, excessive tardiness will not be allowed; therefore, three class
“tardies” may be considered an absence. In the case of online courses, students are responsible for keeping up with
due dates as set in the syllabus and provided through the Portal, unless otherwise notified, for quizzes and other
course components. Proper “netiquette” is expected in emails, discussions, photos, etc.
Advising Statement: Students are encouraged to remain in close contact with their assigned academic advisor to assess
degree progress and ensure the timely completion of their chosen program of study. Students should meet with their
advisor at least each semester to determine courses for the next semester, update degree plan, and handle any academic
questions that may arise.
DISCLAIMER
This syllabus represents a “best” plan for the course, but, as with most plans, it is subject to changes made
necessary by time, space, and personal constraints.
SUMMER I 2015 DATES OF IMPORTANCE
SECOND SUMMER TERM 2015
July 5 (Su). .......................................................Last Day to Register/Pay for Second Summer Term Courses
July 6 (M)..................................................................................................................................Courses Begin
July 7 (T).................................................................................................Last Day for Schedule Adjustments
July 7 (T)..................................................................................................................Last Day for Full Refund
July 24 (F)…………………………………………… ………………….Last day to Withdraw from Courses
August 5 (W).....................................................................................................................Last Day of Courses
August 6 (R)................................................................................................................................. Final Exams
August 7 (F)……by noon.........................................................................................Grades Due in Admissions
COURSE CHAPTERS BY TOPIC
Unit
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Topics and Competencies
Chapters
Introduction & Main Themes of Microbiology
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3
4
5
6
Laboratory Tools: Methods for Studying Microorganisms
Prokaryotic Cells: The Bacteria and Archaea
Introduction to the Viruses
DNA Viruses
RNA viruses
Class Projects & Discussions
Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth
Microbial Genetics
Genetic Engineering
Microbial Controls
Chemotherapy
Infection and Disease
Host Defenses and Immunities
Cocci of Medical Importance
Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance
Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance
Misc. Bacterial Agents of Disease
Fungi of Medical Importance
Parasites of Medical Importance
3
4
6
24
25
6, 24-25, 11-14, 18-20
7
9
10
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
22
23
COURSE OUTLINE:**ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY 11:55 PM ON THE DATES INDICATED **
Date
Mon. – July 06
Tue. – July 07
Wed. – July 08
Thu. – July 09
Fri. – July 10
Mon. – July 13
Tue. – July 14
Wed. – July 15
Thu. – July 16
Fri. – July 17
Mon. – July 20
Tue. – July 21
Wed. – July 22
Thu. – July 23
Fri. – July 24
Mon. – July 27
Tue. – July 28
Wed. – July 29
Thu. – July 30
Fri. – July 31
Mon. – Aug. 03
Tue. – Aug. 04
Wed. – Aug. 05
Thu. – Aug. 06
Fri. - Aug. 07
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Assignments Due
Class Starts/Purchase Textbook, Review Syllabus & Complete Prequiz Due;
Class Introduction Postings Due; Chapter 1 Learn Smart (LS) & Quiz Due
(accepted without late penalty through end of first week)
Chapter 3 LS & Quiz
Chapter 4 LS & Quiz
Chapter 6 LS & Quiz
Chapter 24 LS & Quiz
Chapter 25 LS & Quiz; Midterm Exam Available
Class Project #1 Due & Class Project #1 Initial Discussion Post Due
Chapter 7 LS & Quiz
Chapter 9 LS & Quiz
Chapter 10 LS & Quiz
Midterm Exam Due: Ch 1, 3, 4, 6, 24, 25, 7, 9, 10
Class Project #1 Responsive Discussion Posts Due; (Midterm Point of Semester)
Chapter 11 LS & Quiz
Chapter 12 LS & Quiz
Chapter 13 LS & Quiz (Last Day to Drop a Class/Withdraw )
Chapter 14 LS & Quiz;
Chapter 18 LS & Quiz
Chapter 19 LS & Quiz
Chapter 20 LS & Quiz; Final Exam Available
Class Project #2 Due & Class Project #2 Initial Discussion Posts (2) Due
Class Project Responsive Discussion Post (1) Due; Chapter 21 LS & Quiz
Chapter 22 LS & Quiz
Chapter 23 LS & Quiz; (Last Day of Regular Class)
Final Exam Due: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Points Possible
20 & 10 pts.; 10
& 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
50 pts. & 15 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
100 pts.
10 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
50 pts. & 20 pts.
5, 20 & 10 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
10 & 20 pts.
100 pts.
Semester Grades will be available for viewing in the Campus Connect Portion of the My ASUN
Portal –not the individual class page (and not earlier!)
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