BIO 205 Syllabus Fall 2009

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S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan

Course: BIO 205 Microbiology (30629)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time

Frame:

August 24th through December 11th (Fall 2009)

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype address:

[email protected]

mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm, or by

appointment. Mondays office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm will

be held in the Learning Center. Office hours will also be held

Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Classroom location: Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 106

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0

Course description: The class provides an introduction to the diverse lifestyles of bacteria,

viruses, fungi, and protozoa, methods of control, ecology, and their

roles in human and animal diseases.

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 156 (Preferred), or BIO 100 or BIO 181, and CHM 130; or

consent of instructor.

Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the microbial world and its interactions

with humans.

Textbooks, software,

supplies, equipment and

tools:

Fundamentals of Microbiology, Alamco (Eighth Edition) and

Alcamos Laboratory Fundamentals of Microbiology both by Jeffrey

Pommerville

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Bacterial anatomy and physiology

2. Bacterial nutrition and metabolism

3. Bacterial genetics

4. Infection and resistance
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5. Antibodies and antigens

6. Cellular immunity

7. Viruses

8. Fungi and protozoa

9. Physical and chemical control of microorganisms

10. Medical microbiology

11. Normal and useful microbes

Learning outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of bacteria.

2. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism.

3. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial genetics.

4. Describe the biological processes involved in infection and resistance.

5. Describe the biological interplay between antigens and antibodies.

6. Describe the biological processes involved in medical microbiology.

7. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of viruses.

8. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of fungi and

protozoa.

9. Describe and identify control mechanisms of microorganisms.

10. Identify and describe normal and useful microbes.

Assessments: Assessments for the class will include four in class, closed book,

exams covering the lecture material. The first three exams will be

worth 100 points and the last exam will be a 250point comprehensive

exam. There will be 10 quizzes covering the lecture and lab material.

The lab notebooks will be collected and graded four times during the

semester. Each student will give a 15 minute presentation during the

semester

Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:

3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece ..300 pts.

1 comprehensive final ................ 250 pts.

Quizzes:

10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .....200 pts.

Labs:

Lab notebooks collected 4 times at 50 pts each time..200 pts.

Presentation:

1 presentation worth 50 points..5 0 pts.

Total 1000 pts.

Letter Grades: A = 900 1000 pts. B = 800 899 pts. C = 700 799 pts. D = 600

699 pts. F 698 pts.

Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab


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notebook, the identification of multiple unknowns and participation in

group problem solving sessions.

Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab

portion of the class.

Exams:

Presentation:

There will be three exams worth 100 points throughout the semester.

The fourth exam will be a comprehensive final exam.

Each student will give a presentation on a topic assigned by theinstructor. The grades for the presentation will be based on the qualityand completeness of the presentation. The length of the presentationwill have to fall within a defined time period and will have toincorporate presentation technology such as PowerPoint

Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made

up with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam the

excuse must be accompanied by documentation. (ie, Doctors excuse)

No extra credit work is allowed.Student Resources (as applicable)

Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde

Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide

library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information

and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a

College library card entitles students to access materials housed at

member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on

reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library

resources.

Learning Centers: A Learning Centeris available on the Prescott and Verde Valley

Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for

students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for

students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.

Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562

Online resources and

services:

Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at

www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters

Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies

Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to

another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must

make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be

made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to

instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from

the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the

deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"

on the permanent transcript.


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BIO 205 Fall 2009 Tentative Class ScheduleThe general course content and learning outcomes addressedfor each class is listed below. The topics covered

will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed

below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all

students are aware of the changes.

Week Date Topic

1 August 28th Chapters 3 and 4

Course Content: Bacterial anatomy and physiology.


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Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of bacteria.

2 September 4th

Quiz #1 is September 4th

Chapter 5Course Content: Bacterial nutrition.

Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes

involved in bacterial metabolism.

3 September 11th

Quiz #2 is September 11thChapter 6

Course Content: Bacterial metabolism.


involved in bacterial metabolism.

4 September 18th

Exam #1 is September 18th

Chapter 7

Course Content: Bacterial genetics.


involved in bacterial genetics.

5 September 25th

Quiz #3 is Setember 25thChapters 9 and 10Course Content: Medical Microbiology


involved in medical microbiology.

6 October 2nd

Quiz #4 is October 2nd

Chapters 13 and 14

Course Content: Viruses.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

physiology of viruses.

7 October 9th

Quiz #5 is October 9th

Chapters 15 and 16

Course Content: Fungi.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology

of fungi.

8 October 16th

Exam #2 is October 16th

Chapter 17

Course Content: Protozoa.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology

of protozoa.

9 October 23rd

Quiz #6 is October 23rd

Chapters 18 and 19

Course Content: Infection and Resistance.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the biological processes

involved in infection and resistance.

10 October 30th

Quiz #7 is October 30th

Chapter 20

Course Content: Antibodies and Antigens.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between

antigens and antibodies.

11 November 6th Chapter 21


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Quiz #8 is November 6th Course Content: Cellular Immunity

Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between

antigens and antibodies.

12 November 13th

Exam #3 is November 13th

Chapter 22

Course Content: Medical Microbiology

Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processesinvolved in medical microbiology.

13 November 20th

Quiz #9 is November 20th

Chapter 23

Course Content: Physical and chemical control of

microorganisms.

Learning Outcomes: Describe and identify control

mechanisms of microorganisms.

14 November 27th

No In-Class Meeting

(Thanksgiving)

Chapters 24 and 25

Course Content: Antimicrobial Drugs and Microbiology of

foods.

Learning Outcomes: Medical microbiology. Identify and

describe normal and useful microbes.

15 December 4th

Quiz #10 is December 4th

Chapter 27 and 8

Course Content: Industrial Microbiology and

Biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe normal and

useful microbs.

16 December 11th

Final Exam is December 11thClass Review and Comprehensive Final Exam

BIO 205 General Lab Schedule for Fall 2009

Week Date Topic Covered

1 August 28th Lab SafetyThe Compound Microscope (pg. 23)

2 September 4th Preparation of Bacterial Smear and Simple Stain (pg.35)

Pure Cultures (pg. 11)

3 September 11th The Gram Stain (pg. 49)

Presentations 1 and 24 September 18th

Lab Notebook Collection #1

September 18th

Bacterial Structures (pg. 55)

5 September 25th Negative Stain (pg. 43)Bacterial Structures (pg. 55) (Continued)

Presentations 3 and 4

6 October 2nd Evaluation of Disinfectants and Antiseptics (pg. 125)The Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria (pg. 135)


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7 October 9th How many bacteria live in your hamburger(Handout)


8 October 16th


October 16th

The Genus Mycobacterium (pg. 153)

The Genus Streptococcus (pg.159)

9 October 23rd The Genus Staphylococcus (pg. 171)The Enteric Bacteria (pg. 179)


10 October 30th The Genus Bacillus (pg. 191)Presentations 11 and 12

11 November 6th The Genus Clostridum (pg. 195)Presentations 13 and 14

12 November 13th


November 13th

The Genus Lactobacillus (pg. 201)

13 November 20th The Genus Neisseria (pg. 167)Presentations 15 and 16

14 November 27th Thanksgiving! NO CLASS

15 December 4th Complete Genus StudiesPresentations 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

16 December 11th


December 12th

Lab Cleanup

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BIO 205 Syllabus Fall 2009