SYLLABUS
Microbiology BIO 205
Fall Semester 2006
Instructor: Dr. Debra M.
Adair
Email.: debra.adair@pvmail.maricopa.edu
Website: http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/~adair/
Locations: Please refer to
registration for proper locations for lecture and lab.
Office: J121
Phone:
Office hours: By
appointment.
"Imagination is
more important than knowledge."
---Albert Einstein
Description:
This course is an in-depth study of microorganisms and their relationship to
health, ecology, and related fields.
Note to student: It is highly recommended that you have previously
taken
Course Text Book:
Microbiology: Alternative Edition with Diseases by Body
System
Author: Robert W. Bauman
ISBN: 0-8053-7693-3
Laboratory Manual: Laboratory Exercises in
Microbiology 6th Edition
Author: John P. Harley
ISBN: 0-07-255680-3
Required Purchases:
-The above listed text book
and lab manual.
-Goggles
-Lab coat (alternatively
some shirt that covers street clothes).
-Green Scantrons for all
exams.
Course Description and Philosophy: The concepts presented in this course will help to
further the student’s knowledge of microbiological principles and assist in
future career choices in the field of medicine and science.
Science exists in every part
of our lives. My goal as instructor is to present the basics while weaving
exciting examples of science that occur in our every day lives. My background
consists of 20 years of research experience and a passion for science and
microbiology. It is my hope to convey the importance of science while adding an
element of intrigue to the topic.
Disclaimer: Every
effort is made to assure the content of the syllabus is followed. However,
changes to the syllabus may occur due to reasonable and prudent discretion of the
instructor. If any changes are required the student will be notified
immediately.
Accommodation Invitation: Please
notify the instructor if you have a specific physical, psychiatric or learning
disability and require accommodations. Early notification of any such
requirements will ensure the proper and comfortable environment for the student
to learn in. In addition the student will need to provide documentation of any
such requirements to the
Withdrawal Policy: Should a student wish to withdraw it is their responsibility to fill out
the required paperwork and do so prior to the deadline. It is the student’s
responsibility to be aware of the deadline and act accordingly. The student
should inform the instructor of their intent to withdraw either by email, phone
or in person. Failure to inform the instructor and simply quitting class may
result in a “Withdraw Failing” or “F” for the course.
Academic Dishonesty:
The student is expected to
perform with a high regard for honesty and integrity throughout the course.
Please refer to 2005-2006 Student Handbook and Planner for a detailed
explanation of academic misconduct.
Academic misconduct,
plagiarism and cheating can result in one of the following determined by the
discretion of the instructor: 1. Warning 2. Discretionary sanctions 3. Grade
adjustment 4. Course Failure 5. Disciplinary probation
6. College suspension 7.
College Expulsion.
The above definitions are
found in the 2005-2006 Student Handbook and Planner 2.3.11 sections A & B.
Disciplinary Policy: A student is expected to be respectful of the
instructor and other students at all times. Please refer to
Attendance Policy: Attendance is not required. Learning
is a process that takes time and commitment and is up to each individual to
attend both lecture and the laboratory.
Laboratory Attendance: This course
has a laboratory section that is offered to assist in your understanding of the
subject. If you miss a lab please understand they cannot be made up. The labs
change weekly and our talented laboratory staff work hard to accommodate
students on a timely schedule. In addition, there are no make-up lab practical
exams. Quizzes are given at the first 10 minutes of each lab and students who
are late will not be allowed to make-up a quiz. Missed quizzes will be given a
zero. However you are allowed to drop your lowest quiz grade and, as such, it
will not be tallied in your final grade.
Letters of Recommendation: Letters are given on a case by case basis. It should
be noted, I rarely give out letters unless I know the student's performance exceedingly
well. If I do agree to provide a student
with a letter under no circumstances will forms or letters be released directly
to the student by email or any other means. All recommendations shall be sent directly
to the institute, college or university the student is applying to. No
exceptions. I will provide you with a one page questionnaire to be filled out
and returned to me with a reference or recommendation from at least one other
professor on
Grading Scale
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 59%= F
Grades are based on total points possible set at 630
and
described below. Grades are not curved. All
testing materials
are not be retained by students.
Points Possible
11 Lab Quizzes (10 points each) = 100
Gram Stain Unknown =10
Gram Negative Unknown =20
Exam I =
100
Exam 2 = 100
Exam 3 = 100
Exam 4 = 100
Comprehensive Lab Practical =100
630
Explanation of Graded Materials
Quizzes: Quizzes are given in lab the first 10 minutes of the
lab. A student who arrives late will only have the time remaining to finish as
we begin lab promptly.
The lowest quiz grade is
dropped.
Gram Stain Unknown: In the laboratory section the student must perform
and master the Gram Stain. Each will be given an organism to identify based on
stain and morphology.
Gram Negative Unknown: In the laboratory section the student must perform
and master the identification of a Gram Negative culture detailing genus and
species.
Unit Exams: Each unit exam is based on the designated chapters
listed below. There is no comprehensive final, unless the student misses a unit
exam and will subsequently take a comprehensive exam in place of Unit Exam 4.
Comprehensive Lab
Practical: The lab practical will
cover all possible material presented in the lab.
Grading System: Grades are based solely on points and will not be rounded up. There is
no extra credit, as there are ample opportunities to earn points. Grades are
not curved.
Make-up Examinations: Students must notify the instructor if a unit
examination will be missed PRIOR
to the examination time with an adequate excuse. Note to student, the
instructor will determine what represents an adequate excuse as it is imperative
to be present for all exams. Failure to notify the instructor prior to the exam
will result in a zero for the unit exam. A make-up exam will consist of a
comprehensive final exam given in substitution for Unit Exam 4 on the specified
date of that exam. If two or more unit exams are missed the student will not
receive a passing grade for the lecture portion. No extra credit is offered for
taking a comprehensive final in place of Unit Exam 4.
To succeed in this Class and Lab a student is
expected to:
-
be prepared, giving your full attention at all times.
-
raise your hand to ask questions, no interrupting the professor or another
student.
-
be polite to your professor and all other students.
-
not use cell phones or pagers. Turn them off at the start of lecture and lab.
If you answer a call or page during class or lab you will be dismissed for the
remainder of the class time. (Note to
all, this is a particular pet peeve and will NOT be tolerated.) No use of
cellphone pictures or video will be allowed. Taking photos or videos with a
cellular phone in lab or lecture will result in being excused for the day with
no make-up.
-
not eat, drink or chew gum in class.
-not
smoke outside the main lab door or in a non-designated areas.
-not
bring children, infants or pets to class or lab.
-not
use a computer for anything other than class related material and assignments.
-to
understand and comply with all current
FAQ’s:
1. Can I make up quizzes I have missed?
No.
I allow each student to drop their lowest quiz grade, so a missed quiz will not
necessarily be counted against you.
2. Are the exams
difficult?
Depends on the individual student and how well they
prepared.
3. If I am planning to be
out of town can I take an exam early?
Yes. If I have prepared the exam in time you
may take it early provided you have discussed this with me in advance—such as,
at least, the week before.
4. If I have a low grade
will you curve or give extra credit?
No.
The class is designed to give you ample opportunity to earn points provided you
attend and work to the best of your abilities. If concern arises over a grade
see me early in the semester and I will be happy to assist you.
5. If I am one point away
from the grade I want will you give me that grade?
Grades are always earned and never given. In the real
world work promotions, advancements in career and job placement are earned and
never just given. I consider this class to be part of the real world
environment.
6. Can I make up the
practical exam in the lab?
The
lab practical is set up at the end of the semester and will not be available the
following week as classes will have ended. As there is only one comprehensive
lab practical it cannot be missed.
7. When will you have the
final grades posted at the end of the semester?
Final grades are typically turned in the day after the
student takes the final unit exam. Therefore they will be available online very
soon afterward at this link: https://student1.dist.maricopa.edu/cgi-bin/tsrvweb.exe.
I use MIDAS to post grades; however your final grade and certain assignments
will not be on MIDAS and therefore may not reflect your final grade.
Lastly,
please do not hesitate to ask me for help when concepts are unclear. My goal is
to assist you in learning and I will take the time to ensure you understand the
concepts presented in this course.
I am
looking forward to a positive semester and I am here to facilitate your
learning and want you to succeed in this course. Welcome!
Lecture Schedule 205 Fall 2006
Week of: Topic: Text
Aug 21 A
Brief History of Microbiology 1
Microscopy,
Staining and Classification 4
Disease
of the Week and Discussion
Aug 28 The
Chemistry of Microbiology 2
Cell
Structure and Function 3
In
class topic and discussion
Sept 4 Labor
Day on Monday
Cell
Structure and Function cont. 3
Sept 11 Microbial
Metabolism 5
In class
topic and discussion and Review
Unit Exam
I (1, 2, 3, & 4)
Sept 18 Microbial
Metabolism cont. 5
Microbial
Nutrition and growth 6
Sept 25 Microbial
Genetics 7
Recombinant
Video and
discussion
Oct 2 Recombinant
Control
of Microbial Growth in Environment 9
In
class topic and discussion
Oct 9 Control
of Microbial Growth in Environment 9
In
class discussion and review
Unit Exam
II ( Ch: 5, 6, 7 & 8)
Oct 16 Control of Microbial Growth in the
Body: 10
Antimicrobial
Drugs
Oct 23 Questions
on Chapter 9 & 10
In
class topic and discussion
Characterizing
and Classifying Prokaryotes 11
Oct 30 Characterizing
and Classifying Eukaryotes 12
Characterizing
and Classifying Viruses, 13
Viroids
and Prions
Nov 6 Characterizing
and Classifying Viruses, 13
Viroids
and Prions
In
class discussion and review
Unit
Exam
Nov 13 Infection,
Infectious Disease and 14
Epidemiology
Nonspecific
Lines of Defense (Begin) 15
Nov 20 Nonspecific
Lines of Defense 15
The
Immune Response 16
Nov 27 The
Immune Response 16
Immunization
and Immune Testing 17
Diseases
of the Body (Assn.
from chapters TBA)
Dec 4 Diseases
of the Body Continued
Review
for Exam
Dec 11- 14 Finals week
Unit
Exam IV (14,15,16,17 and selected
portions of
Chapters)
For exams please obtain a SCANTRON sheet from the bookstore prior to the exam, as I will not provide
them. Please note that the lecture is subject to change, however students will
be promptly notified.
Laboratory Schedule
Microbiology 205 Fall 2006
(Lab Coat and Goggles
Required.)
Week of: Topic: Lab
Excercise
Aug 21 Safety, microscopy, equipment tour
and Handout and
Ex 1
“Tootsie
Roll Lab” (aseptic technique demo)
Aug 28 Culture Media Prep and Sterilizaton, Bacterial Ex 13, 6 & 7
Morphology
and Staining:
(Smear prep,
Negative Stain and Simple Stain)
Sept 4 Labor
Day Week: No Labs
Sept 11 Transfer of Bacteria and Gram Stain Ex 14, 8
Sept. 18 -Acid Fast, Endospore, Capsule Ex 9, 10,
11
-Begin Gram
+/- Unknown
Sept 25 -Selective and Differential Media/ Ex 16, 18
-Cultivation
of Anaerobic Bacteria
-Continue
with Gram +/- Unknown
Oct 2 -Turn in results of Gram +/- Unknown Ex 19
-Determination
of Bacterial Numbers Handout
-Begin
Microbial Parasites
Oct 9 -Count bacteria using Quebec Colony
Counter Ex 19 (pg 121)
-Continue
Microbial Parasites Handout
Oct 16 Glucose fermentation, Oxidase Ex 20, 30, 31 & 34
Urease
Activity and Nitrate Reduction
Oct 23 -Carbohydrates: Triple Sugar Ex
21, 25
-IMViC Tests
Oct. 30 -Motility Test Ex
24, 27
-Gelatin
Hydrolysis
-Begin Gram
Negative Unknown
Nov. 6 –Continue Gram Negative Unknown Ex 54,55 &
56
-Medical
Microbiology (Staphylococci, Handout
Pneumococci
& Streptococci)
Nov. 13 -Demo of Antibiotic Resistance Ex 43
& 57
-Turn in
results of Gram Negative Unknown
-Continue
Medical Microbiology
(Neisseriae)
-The
Enterotube II System Ex
36
Nov. 20 Thanksgiving
Week: No Labs
Nov. 27 -Blood Kit Handouts
-ELISA Assay
Dec. 4 Comprehensive Lab Practical
Dec. 11 Finals
Week: No Labs
NOTE: Handouts will be provided by
instructor.