Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix Number
MCB 2010C
CRN:
20658/20659
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
Course Title:
Microbiology with Lab
Credit:
4
Term:
Spring 2011
This course is designed to fulfill the needs of the Nursing and other Allied Health Science
majors. The characterization of bacteria, viruses, fungi, chlamydia, rickettsia, protozoans and
mycoplasma plus diseases caused by members within these microbial groups is emphasized.
Introductory immunology, bacterial metabolism, genetics, growth, chemical methods for
bacterial control as well as the use of biochemical testing for bacterial genus/species
identification are included.
Carol Oatis
Office Location:
NA
Contact Information:
Office Hours:
E-mail:oatisc@lscc.edu
NA
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and Online
Computer Access
Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will do)
Successful completion of all college preparatory composition and reading courses indicated
through placement testing
Microbiology: An Introduction, 10th Edition,
( Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Benjamin Cummings, (January 9,
2009) ISBN--9780321550071
Recommended:
Mastering Microbiology ISBN -- 978021677969
Blackboard is used in this class. Also QuickTime is needed for sound in some presentations.
Student will need to purchase the Virtual unknown s/w
General:
1.
To provide a basic understanding of viruses,
bacteria, yeasts, molds, protozoa, chlamydia, rickettsia, and
helminthes.
2.
To provide knowledge of various types of pathogens, their
characteristics, methods of identification, and life cycles.
3.
To emphasize the cause, transmission, control prevention, and
treatment of disease.
4.
To improve laboratory skills and to increase knowledge of the
techniques and use of equipment in microbiology.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Academic Integrity:
In order to understand the world of microbiology, the first portion of the course is designed to
give the student a basic background in microbiological terms and concepts. A review of the
cellular function of microbes reminds the student that these are indeed living organisms
(except viruses). They have a cellular structure, metabolic pathways, enzymes, the capability
of reproduction, and the ability to cause disease. It is expected that the student will understand
these areas, apply them, and relate them to the types and spread of disease. An awareness,
understanding, and respect for these microbes is necessary for survival in life.
The student needs to become familiar with the different types of microbes – viruses, bacteria,
chlamydia, rickettsia, protozoa, fungi, and helminthes. Each group is detailed in lecture or
lab. Their structure, method(s) of reproduction, relationships to each other and us, and
abilities to exist in nature will be studied in order to understand and apply microbiology.
The student must become aware of and understand the body’s defenses against these
microbes. We come in contact with microbes daily. Nonspecific and specific immunity in
humans and animals is to be understood as the means in humans and animals to survive our
daily contact with these microorganisms. The different types of immunity are detailed.
Since most of the pathogens students will come in contact with are bacteria, a thorough
comprehension of their characteristics, colony appearances, growth media required, and
staining techniques is needed. Students will grow nonpathogenic bacteria in the lab,
understand the pure culture definition, appreciate their nutrient requirements, be able to stain
them, describe their shape and arrangement, gram stain if applicable, and use aseptic
techniques when dealing with them. The techniques used in handling these microbes are
important and needs to be fully understood and thoroughly practiced and appreciated. . In
addition no student should leave this course without an awareness of and appreciation for
aseptic technique.
Since most of our students will eventually work in a hospital or medical environment, a large
portion of this course is designed towards discussing the different pathogens and the diseases
they cause. Important cocci, bacilli, and spirochete pathogenic organisms are explained indept in lecture.
The student must become competent concerning these dangerous organisms. Students will see
patients harboring them and will have to avoid contracting these organisms from them as well.
How they cause disease, their ease of transmission, and the outcomes of their disease
processes are thoroughly discussed. In addition, colony characteristics, enzymes produced,
and virulence are discussed as necessary.
addition to bacteria, the student is expected to become familiar
In addition to bacteria, the student is expected to become familiar with the fungal, protozoan,
and viral diseases. Growing fungi and observing their structure is done in a laboratory
exercise. Important viral diseases are discussed in lecture and need to be well understood by
students. Their modes of transmission, disease processes, and methods of avoidance are
expected to be understood not just for viruses, but also for protozoans and fungi as well.
In summary, many of our students will be working in a microbe-hostile environment. A
healthy respect for all microbes is a necessity.
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis
of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing
assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be
independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the
responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible
use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to
discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An
appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD
and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for
Privacy Policy (FERPA): your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Punctual and regular attendance is essential in this course.
WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Any class or lab session missed always reduces your opportunity for learning and usually has
an adverse effect on any student’s grade earned in this course.
It will be difficult for you to catch up especially if you miss ANY computer exercises in lab.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
Audit:
A student may change from credit to audit only during the ADD/DROP period. Go to
Admissions for proper forms. The course will appear on your record as an audit, but no
college credit will be granted. Auditors cannot take lecture/lab exams, lab quizzes or the
lecture final exam.
Withdrawal:
Students who wish to withdraw from the course may do so with a grade of “W” until the end
of the withdrawal period for the term. It is the student’s responsibility to withdrawn from this
class.
TERM WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY MARCH 25TH, 2011
.
Go to Admissions for proper forms. No withdrawal will be permitted after the designated
date.
Withdrawal Deadline:
TERM WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE: FRIDAY MARCH 25TH, 2011.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Overall Course Grade:
Your overall course grade is determined as follows:
Methods of Evaluation:
Lecture exam (5 exams)
Lab Quizzes (10 quizzes)
Lab Exams 2 (50 pts)
Data Sheet pts 13 (5 pts ea)
Final Lecture Examination
= 540 pts
= 195 pts
= 100 pts
= 65 pts
= 100 pts
Total 1000 pts
Grading Scale:
90
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60
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Grading Scale:
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Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
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Points Scale
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For Lecture:
A.
Five (5) lecture exams are scheduled.
B.
A missed exam must be taken within a week of the scheduled exam. You will be
allowed to take a missed exam one time. A second missed exam will be a ZERO.
C.
A final exam will be given in lecture (partly comprehensive & partly remaining new
material).
D.
The word “Tentative” means that all material covered, as well as test or quiz dates, can
be subject to change by me in this course at my discretion.
E.
No electronics are allowed on without my Permission.
For Lab:
A.
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
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Ten (10) lab quizzes will be given. A missed quiz must be taken within a week of the
scheduled quiz. You will be allowed to take a missed quiz one time. A second missed
quiz will be a ZERO.
The quizzes are timed---must finish it in the time I allot. Quizzes will be given in lab.
They will be given at the beginning of the lab period. Be punctual.
There will be 2 lab exams.
A missed lab exam must be taken within a week of the scheduled exam. You will be
allowed to take a missed lab exam one time. A second missed exam will be a ZERO.
To earn points for data sheets/participation, the student must be present. No make-up
points will be given. Data/participation points will be given at the end of class. This
means if you leave early, you may not be given the data/participation points.
See Attached Course Content - Calendar at end
See Attached Classrom Rules and Polices
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in
College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary
changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the
student.