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COURSE NUMBER
SEM CR HRS 4
COURSE PCS #
BIO-235
TITLE
Microbiology
LT HRS 3
LAB HRS 3
SOE HRS
ECH 5.25
(Assigned by Administration)
PREREQUISITES:
BIO100 -- One Semester Chemistry Recommended
Catalog Description (40 Word Limit):
This course covers a survey of microorganisms
with detailed study of the biology, metabolism, growth, death, genetics, and methods of
differentiation of bacteria. Also classification, control of organisms by physical and
chemical methods, immunology and diseases are covered.
CONTENT
OUTLINE
LECTURE
HOURS
Introduction to Microbiology: History, Microscope
2.5
LAB
HOURS
1
__ and Taxonomy
Survey of Microorganisms - Protozoans, Fungi, and
11
4
__ Viruses
Bacteria: Morphology, Reproduction, Growth and
8.5
12
8
20
8
8
__ Death. Staining Techniques and Pure Culture
__ Techniques
Major Groups of Bacteria, Metabolism, Genetics
__
Control of Microorganisms by Physical and Chemical
__ Agents; Antibiotics
Microorganisms and Disease and Immunity
EVALUATION: Quizzes X
Lab Work
Textbook:
Title
Author
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Exams
7
X
Projects X
Oral Pres.
Papers
Comp.Final
Other
Foundations in Microbiology
Kathleen Park Talaro – Barry Chess
Publisher
McGraw Hill
Volume/Edition
9th Edition
Copyright Date
2015
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Major Course Segment
Hours
Unit 1
Introduction
3.5
Protozoa
2
Microbial Fungi
8
Viruses
4
Unit 2
Bacteria
4.5
Laboratory Procedure
9.25
Bacterial Growth
5.75
Unit 2 Test
1
Unit 3
Respiration
2.5
Identification
20
Medical Significance of Bacteria
3.5
Microbial Genetics
1
Unit 3 Test
1
Unit 4
Microbial Control
1
0.75
Physical Control
5.25
Chemical Control
5
Antimicrobial Agents
4
Unit 4 Test
1
Learning Outcome
Students shall have a general understanding of
microscopy and the medical significance of
microbes.
Recognize unique identifying characteristics,
classification and medical significance of protozoa.
Recognize unique identifying characteristics,
classification and medical significance of microbial
fungi.
Recognize unique identifying characteristics,
classification and medical significance of viruses.
Students will know the general characteristics and
cellular structure of bacteria.
Students will aseptically perform various laboratory
procedures utilizing bacterial cultures and various
media as well as performing various staining
techniques.
Students will understand the physical and chemical
requirements that promote microbial growth; as well
as the measurement of microbial growth rates.
Summarize the basic components of
photosynthesis as well as aerobic and anaerobic
respiration.
Students shall have an understanding of microbial
metabolism and its significance to the identification
of bacteria.
Students shall describe assorted bacterial
infections and disease and their corresponding
causative agents.
Students shall have an understanding of microbial
genetics.
Students shall relate the various factors which
influence microbial control to the types of microbial
cellular injury they cause.
Students shall recognize the physical methods of
controlling microbial populations.
Students shall recognize the chemical methods of
controlling microbial populations.
Students shall understand the history, mode of
action, the use and evaluation of antimicrobial
agents and the consequent development of
microbial resistance to some of the agents.
Major Course Segment
Hours
Learning Outcome
Normal Flora
0.25
Diseases
2.25
First Line of Defense
0.25
Second Line of Defense
0.25
Third Line of Defense
3
Recognize the symbiotic relationships between
microorganisms and the human body.
Students shall understand the factors that
determine the establishment and transmission of
diseases and associated bacterial toxins.
Identify the natural physical and chemical barriers
of the human body to disease causing pathogens.
Students shall understand the roles of leucocytes,
inflammation and fever in controlling the spread
of pathogens and toxins.
Students shall understand the processes of cellmediated and humoral immunity in controlling and
destroying the presence of pathogens and toxins.
Unit 5 Test
1
Unit 5
Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able
to:

Understand basic characteristics of each microorganism discussed (fungal,
protozoan, bacterial, and viral).

Utilize laboratory equipment, media & demonstrate aseptic technique.

Utilize laboratory data, symptoms and etiology to distinguish the causative agent
for human diseases.

Understand effective mechanisms used to control the growth and spread of
microbes.

Understand the body's natural defense mechanisms.