Bio 205 Syllabus Fall 2009

Course:

S Y L L A B U S Your Course Learning Plan

Instructor: Time Frame:

BIO 205 Microbiology (30629) Dr. Matt Pearcy 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:

Classroom location:

Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm, or by appointment. Monday’s 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. Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 106 B. General Course Information

Credit hours: Course description:

Prerequisite/Co-requisite:

4.0 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. 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

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………………………………..50 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

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: There will be three exams worth 100 points throughout the semester. The fourth exam will be a comprehensive final exam. Presentation: Each student will give a presentation on a topic assigned by the instructor. The grades for the presentation will be based on the quality and completeness of the presentation. The length of the presentation will have to fall within a defined time period and will have to incorporate 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, 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 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.

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). Cell phone and pager: Yavapai Collegeis committed to providing a quality learning environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a nonaudible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used outside these facilities. 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 Fall 2009 Tentative Class Schedule The 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

1

August 28th

Topic Chapters 3 and 4 Course Content: Bacterial anatomy and physiology.

2

September 4th Quiz #1 is September 4th

3

September 11th

Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of bacteria. Chapter 5 Course Content: Bacterial nutrition. Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism. Chapter 6

Quiz #2 is September 11th

Course Content: Bacterial metabolism. Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism.

4

September 18th

Chapter 7 th

Exam #1 is September 18

Course Content: Bacterial genetics. Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial genetics.

5

September 25th

Chapters 9 and 10

Quiz #3 is Setember 25th

Course Content: Medical Microbiology Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes involved in medical microbiology.

6

October 2nd

Chapters 13 and 14

Quiz #4 is October 2nd

Course Content: Viruses. Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of viruses.

7

October 9th

Chapters 15 and 16

Quiz #5 is October 9th

Course Content: Fungi. Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology of fungi.

8

October 16th

Chapter 17

Exam #2 is October 16th

Course Content: Protozoa. Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology of protozoa.

9

October 23rd

Chapters 18 and 19 rd

Quiz #6 is October 23

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

Quiz #8 is November 6th

Course Content: Cellular Immunity Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between antigens and antibodies.

12

November 13th

Chapter 22

Exam #3 is November 13th

Course Content: Medical Microbiology Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes involved in medical microbiology.

13

November 20th

Chapter 23 th

Quiz #9 is November 20

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

Class Review and Comprehensive Final Exam

Final Exam is December 11th

Week 1

BIO 205 General Lab Schedule for Fall 2009 Date Topic Covered August 28th

2

September 4th

3

September 11th

4

September 18th

Lab Safety The Compound Microscope (pg. 23) Preparation of Bacterial Smear and Simple Stain (pg. 35) Pure Cultures (pg. 11) The Gram Stain (pg. 49) Presentations 1 and 2 Bacterial Structures (pg. 55)

Lab Notebook Collection #1 September 18th

5

September 25th

6

October 2nd

Negative Stain (pg. 43) Bacterial Structures (pg. 55) (Continued) Presentations 3 and 4 Evaluation of Disinfectants and Antiseptics (pg. 125) The Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria (pg. 135)

Presentations 5 and 6

7

October 9th

8

October 16th Lab Notebook Collection #2

How many bacteria live in your hamburger (Handout) Presentations 7 and 8 The Genus Mycobacterium (pg. 153) The Genus Streptococcus (pg.159)

October 16th

9

October 23rd

10

October 30th

11

November 6th

12

November 13th

The Genus Staphylococcus (pg. 171) The Enteric Bacteria (pg. 179) Presentations 9 and 10 The Genus Bacillus (pg. 191) Presentations 11 and 12 The Genus Clostridum (pg. 195) Presentations 13 and 14 The Genus Lactobacillus (pg. 201)

Lab Notebook Collection #3 November 13th The Genus Neisseria (pg. 167) Presentations 15 and 16 Thanksgiving! NO CLASS

13

November 20th

14 15

November 27th December 4th

Complete Genus Studies Presentations 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

16

December 11th

Lab Cleanup

Lab Notebook Collection #4 December 12th