Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Common Syllabus
Fall 2015
BIOL 2124 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
General microbiology is an introductory course in the fundamentals of microbiology, including a selection of
representative microorganisms, microbial control and the importance of microorganisms to people. The
laboratory component of the course is concerned with techniques of observation and control of microorganisms.
Type of course:
Credit Hours:
Class length:
Class days/times:
Prerequisites:
Theory/Lab
4; Total theory per semester: 50; Total lab for the semester: 30
Full Semester
Lecture: MWF/ 9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Lab: R/ 8:30 – 10:25 a.m.
CHEM 1314 General Chemistry I or equivalent
Instructor Name:
Regina Foster, Ph.D. Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5401
Office: Science & Technology, Room 13 Instructor email:
regina.foster@okstate.edu
Contact: My preferred method of contact is email. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence
during the normal work week.
Instructor's Office Hours (CST):
Division Name: Arts and Sciences
MTW – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
M – 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
R – 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Division Phone: (918) 293-4768
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts:
Microbiology: An Introduction, 12th ed., Tortora, Funke, and Case
Pearson,
ISBN # 13:978-0-321-92915-0
Lab:
Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology, 11th Ed., Johnson and
Case, Pearson
ISBN # 13: 978-0-321-99493-6
Materials:
Materials needed include notebooks, writing utensils, Safety Splash Goggles, and color
pencils.
Uniform/Tools:
Aprons and gloves will be provided for lab.
Estimated cost for Materials: Amount based on current bookstore cost.
Course Objectives
1. Analyze the anatomy and physiology of
microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria.
2. Recognize bacterial diversity based upon
morphological and physiological differences.
3. Identify physical and chemical techniques for
microbial control, including sterilization,
disinfection, and chemotherapy.
4. Analyze the relationship between pathogenesis in
microorganisms and the resultant immune response
of the infected host.
5. Display proficiency in culture preparation and
staining techniques.
Assessment of Objectives
Exam & Lab Activities
Exam & Lab Activities
Exam & Lab Activities
Exam & Lab Activities
Exam & Lab Activities
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Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If
applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this activity is used in the university assessment program.
COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will
 Participate in class discussion.
 Participate in in-class activities.
 Participate in lab activities.
 Complete online Exams and interactive activities.
GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE QUALITY AND COMPLETION OF THESE TASKS:
Exams................. 50%
Activities ............ 10%
Labs .................... 40%
Total ................. 100%
OSUIT
Grading Scale
A = 90.00 - 100.00
B = 80.00 – 89.99
C = 70.00 - 79.99
D = 60.00 - 69.99
F = 00.00 - 59.99
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return time to
student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal return
time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
All student grades will be posted on D2L. This will enable you to monitor your progress through the course;
therefore you are strongly encouraged to check your grade often. Grading category percentages are
approximations and can change during the semester at the discretion of the instructor, if there are changes they
will be communicated to students at that time.
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while participating in classroom
activities. Students are encouraged to work on homework assignments collaboratively in study groups. Exams
are to be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will
be considered academic dishonesty.
LATE WORK
Assignments/labs are to be turned in during class/lab on their due date. Unexcused late work will not be
accepted.
EXAMS
Exams make up 50% of your total grade so it is imperative that you are aware of the exam schedule. Exams
will be given on D2L in the Quizzes section. Each exam will have an open time period listed in the schedule
and on the calendar in D2L. Exams are typically open 4 days and must be taken at some point during those 4
days. You cannot see exams on D2L except during their active period. Students must log on and complete
exams during this time frame. Exams have time limits but D2L does not kick you off at the end of the time
period, only warns you that you might incur a time penalty. Please continue working until you have completed
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the exam before submitting, there will be no penalty for exams that go SLIGHTLY over time. If you miss an
exam during the semester, there is an optional comprehensive final exam at the end of the semester which can
be completed to replace the missing exam score. It is not required for the course. Additional missed exams
cannot be made up. Students who complete all exams have the option of taking the final exam in order to
replace his/her lowest exam score.
RECITATION / LABS
Students are expected to be prepared for lab. It is imperative that you are punctual for both Recitation and Lab
as important safety and procedure information will be discussed at the beginning of the class periods. The
instructor reserves the right to deduct points for tardiness. You must be present for BOTH RECITATION
AND LAB in order to receive full credit. Labs cannot be made up ahead of time. One make-up lab is built
into the schedule. This lab can replace one missed lab. Any additional missed labs cannot be made up and will
be recorded as zeros. Prelab activities for this section are completed during the Wednesday Class Period.
DISCUSSION BOARDS
Topics will be posted throughout the class. You may post to boards at any time during the semester up to the
due date but two posts per topic are required. Due dates are given on each board topic. Please post your own
thoughts on the topic and then reply to at least one of your classmates’ posts as well. Make sure to post at least
twice on each board BEFORE the due date. There are several required DB posts. Most DB’s require an initial
3 sentence post unless they have other specific instructions. Please use complete sentences and keep all
posts professional and courteous.
OTHER ACTIVITIES - EXAMPLES
Assignments will appear in the course schedule and documents with assignment details will be provided during
class. While the assignment schedule may be modified during the semester, there will be at least 2 Homework
Assignments which will be detailed in class. Completed work may either be turned in in person during class or
placed in the appropriate Drop Box on D2L.
In Class Activities – There may be in class activities for points at some point during the semester. They will be
unannounced and it will not be possible to make them up. You must be present to receive in-class activity
points.
UNIVERSITY & COURSE EXPECTATIONS
It is the responsibility of each OSUIT student to read, abide by and maintain a copy of the syllabus for this
course. Syllabi are available on the OSUIT website.
Students understand that excerpts or portions of their work may be utilized for institutional assessment
purposes. The purpose of institutional assessment is for verification of student learning and program
improvement. Every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the
University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a qualified disability and
need special accommodations, you should notify the instructor and request verification of eligibility for
accommodations from the Office of Academic Accommodations/LASSO Center. Please advise the instructor of
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your disability as soon as possible, and contact The LASSO Center, to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive official notice of a
disability but are under no obligation to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must
submit appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence of a qualified
disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. The LASSO Center is located on the 3rd
floor of the Noble Center. You may call 918.293.4855 for more information or fax documentation
to918.293.4853.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSUIT. Any student found guilty of
academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty and/or
misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism: the representation of
previously written, published, or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized collaboration on projects; (3)
Cheating on examinations; (4) Unauthorized advance access to exams; (5) Fraudulent alteration of academic
materials; (6) Knowing cooperation with another person in an academically dishonest undertaking. Students
are required to actively protect their work against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSUIT Student
Handbook (Student Rights and Responsibilities Governing Student Behavior) available online at
http://www.osuit.edu/academics/forms/student_rights_responsibility.pdf.
STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning. Courteous
and respectful behavior will be expected from all students each day. All pagers and cell phones are expected to
be turned off or put on vibrate. The use of tobacco in any form in University buildings is prohibited. Children
are not to be brought to lecture or lab.
INSTRUCTOR'S POLICY ON ABSENCES
Success in the classroom is directly related to your attendance; therefore, you need to be in class to succeed.
Being on time is also crucial as I will begin promptly. If you must enter class late, please enter quietly and do
not disturb those already present. Recitation sections will often involve setting up the laboratory to be
completed the next day. In order to receive full credit for labs, you must ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS.
UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR FACE TO FACE COURSES:
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is “to prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive
members of a world-class workforce.” Regular and consistent attendance not only aids in academic success,
dependable attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular and consistent
attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definitions: Absent: Failing to attend all or a significant portion of a class or lab session.
A. Students may not be marked as absent if missing class for situations such as, but not limited to
1. participating in a required university activity such as a field trip;
2. fulfilling a military obligation;
3. a mandatory court appearance;
4. death in the immediate family;
5. extreme illness or accident to oneself or immediate family. Instructors, at their discretion,
may require proof of such events.
B. It is the responsibility of the student to contact and inform the instructor and/or department in
advance of such excused absences whenever possible.
Tardy: Arriving late to class as defined by the individual class instructor. Faculty, at their discretion,
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may equate three tardies to equal one absence.
Procedures:
Early Intervention
A. Any student who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty discretion) during a
regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of time in a shorter session, will have their
name submitted by that course instructor to the OSUIT Early Alert System for retention
intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their assigned faculty advisor or
designated faculty/staff member within seven (7) academic calendar days for counseling on how to
improve their attendance and academic success.
Excessive Absences
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student from an individual
course who misses 20% of that course, whether excused or unexcused, and, in the opinion of the
instructor, the student does not have a reasonable opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
Please see OSUIT Policy 2-021 for full details and procedures.
INSTRUCTOR'S LATE WORK POLICY
Assignments/labs are to be turned in during class/lab or via D2L on their due date. Unexcused late work will not
be accepted.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION
This syllabus is tentative and can be modified by the instructor if the need arises.
COURSE OUTLINE
A detailed tentative course schedule is attached to this syllabus.
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BIOL 2124 General Microbiology
Schedule – Lecture (MWF 9:30 am – 10:25 pm), Lab (R 8:30 am – 10:25 am)
Week
Topic
Assignment
Lab Topic
Due at end of Lab
period on Thursday
Each Week.
Safety and Lab
Syllabus
Procedures
Verification
Introductions Lab 1 – Use and Care of
the Microscope
Lab 1
Lab Book Exercise 1
Due Date
Safety – 9/2/15
Lab 1 – 9/3/15
1
Chapter 1 The Microbial
World and You
The first face-to-face
class meeting is
Wed. Sep. 2, 2015
2
Chapter 2 Chemical
Principles
Lab 2
Discussion
Board 1
Lab 2 – Effectiveness of
Hand Scrubbing
Lab Book Exercise 26
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 2 – 9/10/15
DB 1 – 9/13/15
3
Chapter 2 Chemical
principles continued
Lab 3
Exam 1
Lab 3 – Examination of
Living Organisms
Lab Book Exercise 2
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 3 – 9/17/15
Exam 1
Opens 9/17/15
Closes 9/20/15
4
Chapter 3 and 4
Lab 4
Observing Organisms
Discussion
through a Microscope
Board 2
Functional Anatomy of
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic
Cells
Lab 4 – Microbes in the
Environment
Lab Book Exercise 3
Lab 4 – 9/24/15
DB 2 – 9/27/15
5
Chapter 5 Microbial
Metabolism
Lab 5
Exam 2
Lab 5 – 10/1/15
Exam 2
Opens 10/1/15
Closes 10/4/15
6
Chapter 6 Microbial
Growth
Lab 6
Discussion
Board 3
7
Chapter 7 The Control of
Microbial Growth
Lab 7
Exam 3
Lab 5 – Transfer of
Bacteria Aseptic
Technique
Lab Book Exercise 4
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 6 – Preparation of
Smears & Simple
Staining
Lab Book Exercise 5
Lab 7 – Gram Staining
Lab Book Exercise 7
8
Chapter 14 Principles of
Disease & Epidemiology
Lab 8
Discussion
Board 4
9
Chapter 15 Microbial
Mechanisms of
Pathogenicity
Lab 9
Exam 4
Lab 8 – Carbohydrate
Catabolism
Lab Book Exercise 13
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 9 – Epidemiology
Lab Book Exercise 39
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 6 – 10/8/15
DB 3 – 10/11/15
Lab 7 – 10/15/15
Exam 3
Opens 10/15/15
Closes 10/18/15
Lab 8 – 10/22/15
DB 4 – 10/25/15
Lab 9 – 10/29/15
Exam 4
Opens 10/29/15
Closes 11/1/15
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Week
Topic
Assignment
10
Chapter 16 Innate
Immunity
Lab 10
Discussion
Board 5
11
Chapter 17 Adaptive
Immunity
Lab 11
Exam 5
12
Chapter 21 Microbial
Diseases of the Skin and
Eyes
Lab 12
Chapter 22 Microbial
Diseases of the Nervous
System
13
14
15
Chapter 23 Microbial
Diseases of the
Cardiovascular &
Lymphatic System
Chapter 23 Microbial
Diseases of the
Cardiovascular &
Lymphatic System
Lab Topic
Due at end of Lab
period on Thursday
Each Week.
Lab 10 – Disinfectants,
Antiseptics &
Antibiotics
Lab Book Exercise 25
and Handout
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 11 – Special Media
for Isolating Bacteria
Lab Book Exercise 12
Wed Pre Lab
Lab 12 – Morphological
Unknown
Lab Book Exercise 10
Due Date
Lab 10 – 11/5/15
DB 5 – 11/8/15
Lab 11 – 11/12/15
Exam 5
Opens 11/12/15
Closes 11/15/15
Lab 12 – 11/19/15
Wed Pre Lab
Class will
meet on
MONDAY
ONLY this
week.
Exam 6
Make Up
Lab
No Class Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday
NA
Thanksgiving Break
Make Up Lab
Optional
Comp Final
MUL – 12/6/15
Exam 6
Opens 12/3/15
Closes 12/6/15
Opt Comp. Final
Opens 12/7/15
Closes 12/10/15
Optional Bonus
DB (Open during
final)
Graduations: Friday, December 11, 2015
7:00 p.m.
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