MIP 300: General Microbiology
MIP 300: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR
Susan Deines, Associate Professor
Office: B126 - Microbiology Building
Telephone: (970) 491-2913
E-mail: susan.deines@colostate.edu
Note: E-mail is the best way to contact me. I will generally respond within a 24-hour period. I am not always in the office, but my telephone calls are forwarded
to my e-mail.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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TEXTBOOK
Microbiology: An Introduction, Tortura, Funke and Case, 11th edition, Benjamin Cummings Publisher
Purchase one of the following options:
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Hardbound Text with Access Code:
Mastering Microbiology eText Access:
Books a la Carte Edition (Loose Leaf):
ISBN 0321767381
ISBN 0321802691 (e-text only, no bound book)
ISBN 9780321796677 (no e-text option)
Purchase at CSU Bookstore, directly from Pearson, or through other online outlets. The link to Pearson is
http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Microbiology-An-Introduction-Books-a-la-Carte-Edition-11E/9780321796677.page (scroll to the bottom to see
all the options).
MIP 300: General Microbiology
COURSE WEB PAGE ADDRESS
http://ramct.colostate.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MIP300 is designed to present fundamental principles of microbiology, which will provide a foundation for other classes in the biological and physical sciences.
Course topics include cell structure and function, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, methods of controlling microbial growth, and disease transmission,
treatment and prevention. Current societal issues related to microbiology will also be discussed. The hope is that students will come away from the course with
an understanding of the profound impact, both positive and negative, that microbes have on everyday life.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to …..
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explain the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
identify characteristics used to differentiate microbes from plants and animals, as well as from one another.
describe various metabolic processes used by microorganisms to generate ATP.
describe how prokaryotes reproduce and viruses replicate.
explain how microbes play beneficial roles in the environment.
describe selected processes used to “harness” microbes to create foods, beverages, medicines, and agricultural products.
explain how bacteria and viruses undergo genetic recombination.
identify the pathogens that cause selected diseases and explain how these diseases are transmitted.
describe physical and chemical methods for controlling microbial growth.
explain how antimicrobial drugs work and why they are more toxic to the pathogen than to the host.
explain how immunological principles are employed in the manufacture of vaccines and diagnostic tests.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Grades in the course are determined by the student’s performance on the exams, problems sets, online discussions, and participation questions. Responses to
the problem sets, discussions, and participation questions will all be submitted electronically through RamCT. Assignment and exam due dates are listed on the
Course Schedule (below).
MIP 300: General Microbiology
EXAM PROCTORING
Exams will also be submitted through RamCT, but must be administered under the supervision of an approved proctor. Select a proctor from one of the
following three options and submit a Proctor Identification Form at least two weeks prior to the first date the exam is available.
Proctoring Options:
1. Use ProctorU, an online proctoring service, requiring a webcam and microphone. Schedule each exam with ProctorU at least four days before you need to
take your exam. The cost for online proctoring is included in the cost of the course.
2. Take the exam at an OnlinePlus facility in Fort Collins or Denver, or at the University Testing Center (UTC) on-campus. Schedule an appointment at least
three days before you need to take your exam. OnlinePlus offices do not charge for proctoring services, but the UTC does. Contact OnlinePlus at (970) 4924704 (Fort Collins) or (303) 573-6318 (Denver) or the UTC at (970) 491-6498 for more information.
3. Work with an eligible proctor outside of Colorado State University. Your proctor selection is subject to approval. Any costs incurred due to using an outside
proctor are your responsibility. Please review the eligibility guidelines found on OnlinePlus Proctoring when selecting an outside proctor.
Make sure you select an eligible proctor, schedule exams with your proctor, and abide by all rules for bringing only appropriate materials into the testing area.
Mobile or other electronic devices are strictly prohibited. You will need to provide photo identification to your proctor prior to taking any exam. Appropriate
identification includes: driver's license, CSU Student ID, passport, or other government issued photo identification.
Visit OnlinePlus Proctoring for more information about your proctoring options and eligible proctors. If you have any questions or concerns about proctoring,
contact OnlinePlus at onlineplus_proctoring@colostate.edu.
Grading Scheme
Point Distribution:
Exams
Problem Sets
Online Discussions
Participation Questions
410
130
30
45
615
Grade Composite:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent Total Points
89.50-100
79.50-89.49
69.50-79.49
59.50-69.49
59.49 and below
MIP 300: General Microbiology
EXAMS (410 POINTS)
Students may take each exam between midnight on Thursday and midnight Monday (local Colorado time) in the week for which an exam is scheduled. Exam
dates are listed on the Course Schedule.
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Three 100-point written (typed) tests will be given during the course. Many of the questions are multiple-choice for which you will choose the correct
answer(s) and then provide a written explanation for choosing the answer(s).
Final Exam (110 points). The final will be a comprehensive exam in a multiple-choice format for which you select the correct answer.
All exams are closed book, closed notes, meaning that you are not to use any outside sources while taking the exam.
PROBLEM SETS (130)
There will be 10 problem sets. You are responsible for this material on exams.
Many of the problem sets are intended to exemplify the positive contributions of microbes. The instructor will introduce items to the class that are created using
microbes and will assign a question set for each item. You will use the information provided in the lecture material, and that which you will acquire searching
the Internet, to formulate answers to the questions. You will be graded on the accuracy and thoroughness of your responses. Answers that are obviously
plagiarized will not be graded.
ONLINE DISCUSSIONS (30 POINTS)
The instructor will post three online discussion questions. For each discussion, you will respond directly to the instructor’s question and will then also respond to
at least one other student’s response within the assigned week period. These are controversial topics, and I hope there will be much class discussion online.
The response to each of the instructor’s questions is worth 5 points and the related response to other student(s) in the class is worth an additional 5 points. I am
not looking for a specific answer here, but I want to see intelligent discussion on the topics, ideally incorporating information relevant to what has been
presented in the lecture material. Only substantive responses of 100-200 words will be graded. I expect all responses to be professional – no profanity, no
demeaning statements, no personal attacks, etc.
Participation Questions (45 points)
Students will be prompted to respond to questions related to the material throughout the course. You must respond to these questions on RamCT within a
given time period. Your responses will be graded electronically and you will receive partial credit for attempting to answer the question and full credit for an
answer that is correct.
MIP 300: General Microbiology
INSTRUCTOR POLICIES
Assignments will not be accepted late.
Students who miss an exam due to illness must provide documentation to that effect before make-up of the exam will be considered.
Special needs statement: Students with disability are encouraged to contact Resources for Disabled Students at 491-6385 to arrange for accommodations
and support services.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
This course will adhere to the CSU Academic Integrity Policies and Guiding Principles as found in the General Catalog and the Student Conduct Code.
At a minimum, violations will result in a grading penalty in this course and a report to the Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct
Services.
CSU HONOR PLEDGE
Academic integrity lies at the core of our common goal: to create an intellectually honest and rigorous community. Because academic integrity, and the personal
and social integrity of which academic integrity is an integral part, is so central to our mission as students, teachers, scholars, and citizens, I will ask that you
affirm the CSU Honor Pledge as part of completing your work in this course. You will be asked (but not required) to affirm the following statement at the start of
your exams:
"I have not given, received, or used any unauthorized assistance."
Further information about Academic Integrity is available at CSU’s Practicing Academic Integrity.
I reserve the right to modify this syllabus and schedule. 085/20/2013
MIP 300: General Microbiology
MIP 300: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
FALL 2013 SCHEDULE
UNIT 1: What Is a Microbe?
WEEK
DATES
Week 1
Aug 26Sept 1
LECTURE TOPICS
TEXT READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE DATES
Section 1: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell
Structure and Microbial Taxonomy
Ch 4: 76-106
Ch 10: 273-281
Participation Question 1
Thurs, Aug 29
Section 2: The Fungi
 Ergot Poisoning
Ch 12: 330-336
Ch 25: 445;735
Section 3: The Protists
 Malaria
Ch 12: 343-354
Ch 23: 351-352;668-672
Problem Set 1
Sun, Sept 1
Ch 11: 300;303; 326
Ch 23: 650-652
Problem Set 2
Sun , Sept 8
Ch 13: 370-375;381-383;
385-386
Ch 21: 600-601
Ch 22: 636-637
Participation Question 2
Discussion 1
1st Response
2nd Response
Thurs, Sept 5
Section 4: The Prokaryotes
 Anthrax
Week 2
Sept 2Sept 8
Section 5: Viruses and Prions
 Smallpox
 Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Fri, Sept 6
Sun, Sept 8
MIP 300: General Microbiology
UNIT 2: Microbial Growth
WEEK
Week 3
Week 4
DATES
Sept 9Sept 15
Sept 16Sept 22
LECTURE TOPICS
TEXT READINGS
Section 6: Environmental Factors Affecting Growth
 Botulism
 Staphylococcus aureus Diseases
 Listeriosis
Ch 6: 154-160
Ch 22: 622-625
Ch 22: 591-594;717-718
Ch 22: 617-618; 619-621
Section 7: Microbial Metabolism
Ch 5: 119-143
ASSIGNMENTS
Participation Question 3
DUE DATES
Thurs, Sept 12
Participation Question 4
Problem Set 3
Sun, Sept 15
Sun, Sept 15
Section 8: Microbes in the Environment
Ch 12: 342
Ch 14: 402-406
Ch 27: 773-780
Problem Set 4
Thurs, Sept 20
Section 9: Foods and Beverages Made Using
Microbes
Ch 28: 805-807
EXAM #1 (Sections 1-9)
Mon, Sept 23
UNIT 3: MICROBIAL GENETICS
WEEK
Week 5-6
Week 7-8
DATES
Sept 23Oct 6
Oct 7Oct 20
LECTURE TOPICS
TEXT READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
Section 10: DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis
Ch 8: 208-218
Participation Question 5 Thurs, Sept 26
Problem Set 5
Sun, Sept 29
Section 11: Viral Multiplication
 Herpesvirus infections
 Hepatitis A
 Rabies
 HIV/AIDS
Ch 13: 386-392
Ch 21: 601-603
Ch 25: 729
Ch 22: 628-630
Ch 19: 545-554
Participation Question 6 Sun, Oct 6
Section 12: Mutation and Genetic Recombination
 E. coli O157:H7 gastroenteritis
 Influenza
Ch 8: 223-228
Ch 25: 723-724
Ch 24: 699-701
Participation Question 7 Thurs, Oct 10
Problem Set 6
Sun, Oct 13
Ch 9: 245-252
Participation Question 8 Thurs, Oct 17
Problem Set 7
Thurs, Oct 17
EXAM #2 (Sect. 10-13) Mon, Oct 21
Section 13: Recombinant DNA Technology
DUE DATES
MIP 300: General Microbiology
Unit 4: Infection and Disease
WEEK
Week 9-10
DATES
Oct 21Nov 3
LECTURE TOPICS
TEXT READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE DATES
Section 14: The Etiology of Disease and Disease Transmission
 Syphilis
 Hepatitis B
 Legionnaires’ Disease
 Salmonellae Infections
 Plague
 Toxoplasmosis
Ch 1: 8-12; Ch 14: 406-414 Participation Question 9
Participation Quest. 10
Ch 26: 758-762
Discussion Topic 2:
Ch 25: 729-732
Ch 24: 694
 First Response
Ch 25: 719-722
 Second Response
Ch 23: 655-658
Ch 23: 668-669
Sun, Oct 27
Thurs, Oct 31
LECTURE TOPICS
TEXT READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE DATES
Section 15: Physical and Chemical Methods of Control
Ch 7: 185-202
Participation Quest. 11
Sun, Nov 10
Ch 20: 559-577
Participation Quest. 12
Problem Set 8
EXAM #3 (Sect 14-16)
Thurs, Nov 14
Thurs, Nov 14
Mon, Nov 18
TEXT READINGS
ASSIGNMENTS
DUE DATES
Ch 16: 452-466
Ch 17: 479-500
Participation Quest. 13
Participation Quest. 14
Problem Set 9
Thurs, Nov 21
Sun, Dec 1
Sun, Dec 1
Fri, Nov 1
Sun, Nov 3
Unit 5: Controlling Microbial Growth
WEEK
Week 11 -12
DATES
Nov 4Nov 17
Section 16: Antimicrobial Drugs
Unit 6: Immunology
WEEK
DATES
Week 13-14
Nov 18Section 17: The Immune Response
Dec 1
Week 15-16
Dec 2Dec 15
LECTURE TOPICS
Section 18: Practical Applications of Immunology
 Syphilis
 Tuberculosis
 Polio
 Meningococcal Disease
 Tetanus
Participation Quest 15
Ch 18: 551-511; 518-521 Problem Set 10
Ch 22: 617-619; 621-622; Discussion 3:
626-628
 1st Response
Ch 24: 688-692
 2nd Response
FINAL EXAM
Thurs, Dec 5
Sun, Dec 8
Fri, Dec 13
Sun, Dec 15
Mon, Dec 16
MIP 300: General Microbiology