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Principles of Microbiology
BIOL 5254
Fall, Spring
Any of the following courses with a C or better: ANSC 1214,
BIOL 2303, BIOL 1104, BIOL 1404, BIOL 2204, BIOL 2504,
VETS 2013, VETS 2014
3 hours lecture and one three-hour lab per week
Upper
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
A survey of microorganisms, their structures, physiology, and identification, with the various
medical and non-medical implications in our daily lives. Topics include prokaryotic cell structure
and function, biochemical processes, physical and chemical factors that affect cell growth,
classification and identification, and physical and chemical methods of control. A major portion
of the course deals with the pathogenic properties of microorganisms and the body’s defense
mechanisms including the functions of the immune systems. Laboratory topics include bacterial
culture and staining, metabolism and biochemical reactions, physiological characteristics,
patient specimen collection and processing as done in a microbiology laboratory and pathogen
identification and antibiotic sensitivity determination.
STUDENT OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course the student will be able to do the following:
1. Illustrate in writing the significant historical points in the field of microbiology.
2. Compare prokaryotes, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, and helminthes in regards to their
cell type, metabolism, nutritional requirements, genetics, replication cycles,
physical/chemical controls as well as the terminology associated within each group.
3. Specify enzyme’s structure, function, regulation and their use in identification of
microorganisms.
4. Identify prokaryotic organisms using appropriate stains, media, terminology, techniques,
and equipment.
5. Evaluate the microbe-human interaction with regards to a healthy host, and the
progression to infection and finally to disease.
6. Specify the function of the immune system in regard to host protection and microbial
infection.
7. Distinguish between nonspecific and specific host defense mechanisms.
8. Differentiate between the various types of hypersensitivity reactions in humans.
TEXT
Talaro, P.T. and A. Talaro. Foundations in Microbiology. McGraw-Hill, latest edition.
DIVISION OF SUBJECT MATTER
Module Topic
Lecture Hours
Laboratory Hours
A. Introduction
2
3
B. Taxonomy: Organizing, Classifying and Naming Microbes
1
3
C. Methods of Studying Microorganisms
1
12
D. Prokaryotic Microorganisms, Bacteria, and Archaea
4
3
E. Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
3
F. Introduction to the Viruses
3
G. Elements of Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth
2
3
H. Microbial Metabolism
1
3
I. Microbial Genetics
2
J. Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
1
3
K. Drugs, Microbes, Host – The Elements of Chemotherapy
1
3
L. Microbe – Human Interactions: Infection and Disease
3
M. Nature of Host Defenses
3
N. The Acquisition of Specific Immunity and its Applications
4
O. Infectious Diseases
P. Exams, Quizzes
10
4
Q. Development and assessment of microbiology job skills
(Gram staining, streak plates, identification of unknowns)
Total
12
45
45
Bibliography
Black, Jacquelyn. Microbiology: Principles and Explorations. Prentice Hall. Latest edition.
Burton, Gwendolyn and Paul Engelkirk. Microbiology for the Health Sciences. Lipincott. Latest
edition.
Leboffe, Michael and Burton Pierce. A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory.
Morton Publishing Co. Latest edition.
Madigan, Michael, et al. Biology of Microorganisms. Prentice Hall. Latest edition.
Bergey, Noel R., et al. Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology. Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins. Latest edition.
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