BI 211 is required; CHEM 104 is highly recommended
: This majors-level course presents a general approach to the study of microorganisms and how they interact with the world and particularly with humans. The goal of this course is to familiarize you with the structure, function, and control of microbes.
*Bauman, Robert W., Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, 4th Edition.
*Leboffe & Pierce, Microbiology Laboratory Theory and Application,
*Disposable nitrile gloves (at least one pair per lab period)
3 rd Edition.
*Safety Goggles. Available for purchase in the RCC bookstore. If you want to purchase goggles outside the RCC bookstore, they must meet the ANSI Standard Z78.1-1989/2003 (Chemical
Goggles, Polycarbonate Lens with indirect venting.)—
NOT be able to participate in lab that day.
Note: safety goggles will no longer be available for students to borrow from the lab. Students not bringing their own safety goggles will
Cell phones, electronic gadgets that beep, kids, etc. If you have an emergency situation and need to have a phone on, let me know and put the phone on vibrate. Cell phones MAY NOT be used in lecture or lab (this includes texting while in class).
Having successfully completed the course, the student will be able to: a. Correctly use procedures and equipment found in a microbiology lab b. Diagram and explain bacterial cellular morphology c. Identify and understand various ways of staining and classifying bacteria d. Diagram and explain bacterial metabolism, genetics, and recombination e. Explain the requirements for microbial nutrition and growth f. Explains methods and substances used to control the growth of microbes in the environment and the body g. Diagram and explain viruses, including reproduction and
ILO
COM3 — (Collaborates effectively to achieve course/learning goals)
Assessment rubric for COM3 will be used to measure student progress toward mastery of
COM3. transmission
1. Lecture Exams: There will be three lecture exams, each worth 100 pts. These exams are not cumulative, but previously learned material may be needed to answer questions on the current exam.*
2. Lecture Writing Assignment: You will be given a number of clinical case studies in microbiology to research and resolve. You may research the cases using your text or other sources, then you will write a paper incorporating your findings. The goal of these case studies is to allow you to explore infectious diseases of the major body systems.**

3. Laboratory Quizzes: There will be a total of 9 lab quizzes, each worth 5 points. Quizzes will cover information from the previous lab, but they will also test your familiarity/preparation with the current day’s lab exercises. Quizzes may be completed cooperatively in groups of not larger than two students.***
4. Laboratory Practicum: There will be one lab practicum, worth 50 points. This practicum will be cumulative to all the techniques and procedures learned throughout the term in lab. ****
5. Unknown culture identification: You will be assigned an unknown culture of bacteria that you will identify using techniques and skills learned in lab. Once identified, you will prepare a poster presenting your findings and the processes involved. This will be worth 35 points.
6. Take-home test: You will have one take-home test worth 50 points.**
Exam Policy: As a rule, exams, scantrons, and quizzes will not be handed back for students to keep. I will keep them on file in my office during the current term and through the 2 the following term, where you are welcome to come in and see them. nd week of
Make-up Policy:
*Lecture exams can only be made up with prior consent of the instructor. Make-up exams will be allowed only if they are arranged prior to the in-class exam. Make-up exams may be composed of essay questions only (at the instructor’s discretion).
** If you know you are going to miss a class and a homework assignment is due that day, you must get me the assignment in advance, drop it off in my box in F-Bldg by the due date or give it to another student to give me on the due date. If you have to miss class unexpectedly and an assignment is due that day, you must get it to me the first class period following the due date. Any assignments turned in up to one week after the due date will receive a 25% deduction. After one week, late assignments will not be accepted.
***Lab quizzes may only be made up by instructor permission and only for legitimate extenuating circumstances.
****The lab exam CANNOT be made up under any circumstances.
Electronic Devices: The use of electronic devices is not allowed in the classroom or lab at any time, unless specifically approved by your instructor.
During exams and quizzes, any electronic device that is out and accessible to a student
(regardless of whether it is turned on) will result in a zero for the exam or quiz. This policy also applies to the class time when we are reviewing previously taken exams or quizzes.

Lecture Exams (3 @ 100 pts each)
Lecture Writing Assignment (1 @ 30 pts each)
Lab Quizzes (9 @ 5 pts each)
Lab Practicum (1 @ 50 pts each)
Take-home assignment (1 @ 50 pts each)
Unknown Identification (1 @ 35 pts each)
300
30
45
50
50
35
Anti-cheating contract (1 @ 5 pts each) 5
100-89.5%
89.4-79.5%
A
B
69.4-59.5%
59.4-0.0%
D
F
515
79.4-69.5% C
Students who attend class only when they feel like it will have a difficult time succeeding in this course.
Students must sign the attendance sheet each day of class to document their presence. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure the attendance sheet is signed. Student must attend at least
70% of labs to pass the course .
Students who have perfect attendance in lecture AND lab will earn
10 extra credit points. Excused absences for extra credit are verified jury duty, citizenship, funeral or medical emergency (not normal illness such as a cold or the flu). Students who leave lecture and/or lab early may lose credit for attendance (at the discretion of the instructor).
 It is each student’s responsibility to pay attention to due dates and exam dates, and to pick up and turn assignments in ON TIME!!
 It is each student’s responsibility to be aware of all college procedures, such as how to add, drop, or withdraw from a class, and the available student’s services. For more information, refer to the Student Handbook, Schedule of
Classes, and the Student Rights, Freedoms, and Responsibilities Statement.
 It is each student’s responsibility to maintain a bright and joyful outlook regarding their learning. I realize this class is hard at times and requires a great deal of time and effort. That will only make the reward of learning and succeeding that much sweeter. Since your attitude and outlook influence not only how you feel but also how you think and how your brain functions, it is imperative that you maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude in this course.

This will not only help you think better, but you will enjoy the ride infinitely more.
 Since this is college, you should also remember that it is not your instructor’s job to make sure that you learn everything or that you pass the course. That is your job. But as you work hard and are sincere in your desire to learn, I will do everything possible to guide and support you in this. Please remember that I am here to help you, and I welcome the opportunity to do so.
 Due to the amount of information we cover in this course, certain chapters or sections within a chapter may be assigned exclusively as take-home work. It is your responsibility to learn this material even if we do not cover it during lecture. It is also your responsibility to come see me if you need help with it.
 You are responsible for learning ALL information contained in the assigned textbook readings and lab activities (unless your instructor tells you otherwise). As a rule, please do not ask me “what do I need to know?”—you need to know all of it. Also keep in mind that certain concepts or processes may be emphasized in lecture at the expense of other material in the chapter.
Even if we don’t talk about it in lecture, you are still responsible for learning that material if it is part of your assigned readings or activities.
 Cultivating a spirit of collaboration, teamwork, and effective communication between students is a major goal of both the Science Department and RCC. As such, you will be expected to develop and utilize positive and effective group dynamics and interpersonal skills through participation in group activities and assessments. No students will be exempted from the necessity of working in a group.
 CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM ARE VIOLATIONS OF THE COLLEGE POLICY AND
CONSIDERED SERIOUS OFFENSES. CHEATING IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE
TOLERATED IN EITHER THE LECTURE OR LABORATORY PORTIONS OF THIS COURSE.
THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TAKES ALL INCIDENTS OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
SERIOUSLY AND ACTS ACCORDINGLY, INCLUDING A FAILING GRADE FOR THE COURSE
OR EXPULSION FROM THE COLLEGE.
Any student who feels that she or he may need an academic accommodation for any disability such as vision, hearing, physical restrictions, learning disabilities, psychological or other medical conditions should make an appointment with the Disability Services office (located in the Wiseman Tutoring Center on the
Redwood Campus or B-9 at the Riverside Campus). Students who have a documented disability and have already received a letter of accommodation from Disability Services must make prior arrangements with me regarding the implementation of their accommodations.
1. Come to class on time and be prepared to work when the class is scheduled to start.
2. We will use every minute of scheduled lecture time. Do not start shuffling papers/books or whispering to your neighbor in the minutes before the lecture is scheduled to end. Be courteous and respectful to the classroom learning environment.
2. Do not talk, surf the web or text while the instructor is talking. It is disrespectful and makes it difficult for other students to hear the instructor and learn the material.

3. Once class has started, do not approach the front of the room to hand in papers, collect papers, sign the attendance sheet, etc. This should wait until the end of class.
4. If you must leave class before it ends, do so quietly and notify the instructor before class begins.
5. If you must leave to use the restroom, do so quietly. If you will need to leave on a regular basis, please find a seat close to the door.
6. Use approp riate language. The use of profanity in the classroom or lab is insulting to yourself and others and is not conducive to a college learning environment.
7. The use of any tobacco, nicotine, or alcoholic product is not permitted in lecture or lab. Your instructor may make exceptions for smoking-cessation products such as nicotine gum or transdermal patches.
**Any behavior deemed by your instructor to be offensive or disruptive to your peers, your instructor, or the learning environment will not be tolerated and will result in your removal from the course if not corrected. For additional information, please refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” on the college’s website, in the student handbook, in the college catalog, or in your course schedule.
In the event of the possibility of campus closure due to bad weather, please refer to the college’s website www.roguecc.edu
or call 245-7500 or 956-7500 for more information.
A syllabus is designed to provide the student with a guide to course procedures, requirements, and grading policy. Sometimes it is necessary to alter the assignments or point totals. I reserve the right to alter the course point total or to change the assignments or topic schedules to deal with emergencies, materials issues or to create a more productive learning program for student success.
Microbiology is a challenging and involved subject which requires a considerable effort on the part of the student. Students should review their notes and do their reading daily. Nothing can take the place of good study habits. The following is a list of helpful hints that may assist you:
1.
Make time to study for Microbiology (3 hours of outside study time for every hour in class is a good place to start).
2.
Read the text before the material is covered in class.
3.
While reading, if you do not understand something in the text, put a question mark next to it.
4.
If lecture does not clear it up, ASK QUESTIONS!
Write down new or difficult words on 3X5 cards with the definitions or concepts on the back.
Carry the cards with you – use flash cards.
Carefully study diagrams and illustrations. 5.
6.
Use markers to highlight or underline key ideas while reading.
7.
Summarize what you have read. After finishing a paragraph try and restate the main ideas in your own words.
8.
Form study groups with your classmates and friends and TEACH the material you are learning to each other.
9.
Tape record lectures for further review and to fill in your notes.
10.
Take good notes! Then, re-copy your notes until you can do it by memory. This is probably the single most effective study technique!
11.
Review constantly. Do the reading, flash cards, and review question on a daily basis.
DO NOT CRAM FOR EXAMS!
12.
Answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.
13.
Use visual memory, try and build a visual picture or mental model of what is discussed or read. Then, draw out pictures/diagrams and label them until you can do it from memory.
14.
Use mnemonic devices to help you remember material. Make up your own, humor helps.

15.
Always ask why. Dive deeper into the topics to find connections and relationships.
16.
Use Google. The internet has many great sites that will help you in learning microbiology
(also check Youtube for animations and videos of microbiology concepts).
17. Use Masteringmicrobiology (if included with your text): the publisher of your new text may have provided an access code that allows you to use online study resources that correspond with each chapter of the text. When you purchase certain copies of the text, you may have received a
“Student Access Kit for Masteringmicrobiology.” This kit contains instructions and a code for accessing this website. If you did not purchase a new textbook or cannot locate the Student Access
Kit, you may purchase a subscription to Masteringmicrobiology online by going to that the use of this website is not affiliated with our BI 234 course, and it is www.masteringmicrobiology.com
and clicking on the “Register>Student” button. Please note
completely optional and is not required to complete any portion of this course.
*Please keep in mind that this is a tentative schedule and may change
Week
Lecture Topic Reading
Week 1
Introduction/Classification/History 1 (1-21)
Week 2
Cell Structure and Function
Cell Structure and Function
Microscopy and Staining; General Classification
3 (55-77, 85-
87)
3 (55-77, 85-
87)
4 (95-120)
Week 3
Survey of Archaea and Bacteria 11 (321-346)
Microbial Metabolism 5 (125-134: review on own)
(135-159)
5 (135-159)
Week 4
Microbial Metabolism
Lecture Exam I 1, 3, 4, 5, 11
Week 5
Microbial Nutrition and Growth 6 (165-190)
Week 6
Week 7
Microbial Genetics
Recombinant DNA Technology
7 (196-199)
(215-234)
8 (240-249)
Lecture Exam II 6, 7, 8
Week 8
Controlling Microbial Growth: Environment 9 (262-283)
Controlling Microbial Growth: Body
(take-home assignment)
Viruses, Viroids, Prions
10 (288-317)
13 (386-409)
Week 9
Week 10 Infection, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology
14 (414-443)
Week 11
Immunization
Lecture Exam III
17 (504-513)
13, 14, 17
*Students are responsible for announced changes in the course syllabus*

6
7
10
11
8
9
Labs
4
5
3
2
WEEK
1
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
M
W
LAB EXERCISE________________________
Introduction to the micro lab, 1-3 “Aseptic Technique”
6-1 “Plate Counts”, 2-1 “Ubiquity of Microbes”
results from previous Labs, 1-4 “Streak Plates”, 2-2 “Colony
Morphology”
3-1 “Light Microscope”, 3-3 “Eukaryotic Microbes”
3-5 “Simple Stains”, 3-6 “Negative Stains”
3-7 “Gram Stain”
3-8 “Acid-Fast Stain (Ziehl-Neelsen Method)”
3-9 “Capsule Stain” and 3-10 “Endospore Stain”
10-3 “Bacterial Transformation”
4-4 “MSA”, 4-1 “Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar”, 4-6 “EMB Agar”, 5-4 “MR-
VP Tests”, 5-8 “Citrate Test”, practice stains (optional)
results from previous labs, practice stains (optional)
5-2 “O-F Test”, 5-12 “Starch Hydrolysis”, 5-13 “Urea Hydrolysis”,
5-14 “Casein Hydrolysis”, 5-15 “Gelatin Hydrolysis”, practice stains
(optional)
results from previous labs, 5-5 “Catalase Test”, 5-6 “Oxidase Test”, and 5-7 “Nitrate Reduction”, Receive unknown, streak for
isolation & make stock culture tube
results from previous lab, Gram stain isolated unknown, research tests to perform on unknown, order media
Inoculate test media with unknown, 2-9 “Temperature and
Growth” and 2-13 “UV Light and Growth”
Record/research unknown results, results from previous lab
Video
2-14 “Use-Dilution Test”, Handscrubbing (handout), and Soil
Antibiosis (handout)
7-3 “Kirby-Bauer Test”, 8-9 “Bioluminescence”, Soil Antibiosis (cont.),
results from previous labs
results from previous labs
Making Yogurt (handout) and 7-6 “Epidemiology”, Soil Antibiosis (cont.),
Lab Practicum, unknown project posters due
Results from Yogurt and 7-6, submit cultures from practicum

STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ANNOUNCED CHANGES IN THE SYLLABUS