S Y L L A B U SYour Course Learning Plan

Course: BIO 205 Microbiology (093919)

Instructor: Dr. Matt Pearcy

Time Frame:

June 1st through July 25th (Summer 2009)

     

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486

E-mail address:

Skype Address:

Matt_Pearcy@yc.edu

Mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: By appointment if in person

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)

C. Course Content and Outcomes

Course content: 1. Bacterial anatomy and physiology

2. Bacterial nutrition and metabolism

3. Bacterial genetics

4. Infection and resistance

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 two proctored, in person exams. The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class and the second exam will cover the material covered in the second half of the class. The two exams must be taken at a testing center so that they can be proctored. The exams will be closed book. Early in the semester we will work out where you are going to take the proctored exams. If you take the exams at any of Yavapai College’s testing centers the proctoring will be free. If you are in a location that requires a non Yavapai College affiliated testing center you may have to pay a small fee to take the exams. (Usually about 15 dollars) You are responsible for this fee to take the exams. Every effort will be made to find a free testing center. There will be 6 online quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. The questions on the quizzes will be similar, but not identical, to those found on the exams. The point of the quizzes is to prepare you for the types of questions you will see on the exams. Lab activities will be fully online. There will be 8 different activities and you will have a week to complete each activity.

Grading (credit) criteria:

Exams:

Midterm #1 …………………………………………………..200 pts.

Midterm #2 ………………………………………..................200 pts.

Quizzes:

6 quizzes at 30 pts. apiece .………………………...…….......180 pts.

Labs:

8 lab activities at 50 pts apiece ……………………….……..400 pts.

Syllabus Quiz …………………...………………………………20 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 activity.

Quizzes: The online quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab portion of the class.

Exams: There will be two exams worth 200 points each throughout the semester. The first exam will be comprehensive over the first half of the class and the second exam will be comprehensive over the second half the class. The second exam will not cover material covered in the first half of the class.

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, Doctor’s 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 Center is 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.

For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal deadline is November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Spring semester.

For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted until the class is 50 percent completed.

For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until the class is 50 percent completed.

A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions & Registration Office.

Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s “Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the Yavapai College General Catalog.

Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for responding to allegations of student misconduct.

Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).

Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios, discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board. Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities.

BIO 205 Summer 2009 Tentative Class ScheduleThe general course content and learning outcomes addressed for 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 Lab Activity #1 due June 6th Chapters 3, 4 and 5

Course Content: Bacterial anatomy and physiology. Bacterial nutrition.

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of bacteria. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism.

2 Syllabus Quiz due June 7th

Lab Activity #2 due June 13th

Chapter 6 and 7

Course Content: Bacterial metabolism. Bacterial genetics.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial genetics.

3 Lecture Quiz #1 due June 14th

Lab Activity #3 due June 20th

Chapters 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15

Course Content: Medical Microbiology. Viruses.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the biological processes involved in medical microbiology. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of viruses.

4 Lecture Quiz #2 due June 21st

Lab Activity #4 due June 27th

Chapters 16 and 17

Course Content: Fungi. Protozoa.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology of fungi. Describe the anatomy and physiology of protozoa.

5 Lecture Quiz #3 due June 28th

Lab Activity #5 due July 4th

EXAM #1 MUST BE TAKEN BETWEEN JUNE 29TH AND JULY 2ND. Exam #1 will cover chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17

Chapters 18, 19 and 20

Course Content: Infection and Resistance. Antibodies and Antigens.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the biological processes involved in infection and resistance. Describe the interplay between antigens and antibodies.

6 Lecture Quiz #4 due July 5th

Lab Activity #6 due July 11th

Chapter 21 and 23

Course Content: Cellular Immunity. Physical and chemical control of microorganisms.

Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between antigens and antibodies. Describe and identify control mechanisms of microorganisms.

7 Lecture Quiz #5 due July 12th

Lab Activity #7 due July 18th

Chapters 24, 25, 27 and 8

Course Content: Antimicrobial Drugs and Microbiology of foods. Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Learning Outcomes: Medical microbiology. Identify and describe normal and useful microbes.

8 Lecture Quiz #6 due July 19th

Lab Activity #8 due July 25th

EXAM #2 MUST BE TAKEN BETWEEN JULY 20th AND JULY 23rd. Exam #2 will cover chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 8

No new material during Week 8.