Mary C. Rich,
Instructor
Course: Microbiology
Lecture and Lab
MCB 2013 - Section 10156 (4 Credits)
MCB 2013L
- Section 10157 (0 Credit)
Fall Term:
Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday (
Lab: Tuesday and Thursday (
Course
Withdrawal:
Office: Science/Math Building (S0101A)
Phone: College (386) 312-4217
E-mail: maryrich@sjrcc.edu
Office
Hours: Please schedule an appointment with your instructor for individualized
instruction.
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Tuesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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(S0101A or S0107) |
(S0101A or S0107) |
(S0101A or S0107) |
Course Objective:
The purpose of this course is to introduce the
student to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on scientific principles
within a laboratory framework. The
structure, physiology, ecology, control, and clinical importance of microbes
will be discussed. Students will be
exposed to a variety of laboratory procedures used to culture and identify
microorganisms.
Textbooks:
Ø Microbiology: An
Introduction, 8th Edition;
Gerard J.Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, and Christine L. Case; Benjamin Cummings
Ø Microbiology: An Introduction Study Guide, 8th
Edition; B. Funke; Benjamin Cummings
Ø Microbiology: A Photographic Atlas for the Laboratory; S.
Alexander and D. Strete; Benjamin Cummings, 2001.
Attendance:
To successfully complete this course, regular class
attendance is necessary. Being present
and on time is the responsibility of each student. Students missing two
lectures and/or one lab will be warned via the Records Office. Additional unexcused absences may result in a
grade of "W.
Tardiness:
Students not in class when the roll is checked will
be marked absent. Students entering the
class after the roll is taken must obtain a "Tardy Explanation Form"
from the designated folder, complete the requested information, and return the
form to the instructor at the end of class. The absence will then be changed to an
excused or unexcused tardy. Two unexcused tardies during the term will be
equivalent to one absence.
Academic Integrity:
Students in this class must know, observe, and not
compromise the principles of academic integrity. It is not permissible to cheat, to fabricate
or falsify information, to submit the same academic work in more than one
course without prior permission, to plagiarize, to receive unfair advantage, or
to otherwise abuse accepted practices for handling and documenting information.
The grade for this course includes the judgment that the student's work is free
from academic dishonesty of any type. Violations or infractions will be reported
to the Vice President for Student Affairs and may lead to failure of the course
and other sanctions imposed by the College.
Grading:
Grades are determined by
combining scores on both lecture exams and lab quizzes as indicated below:
Ø There will be six lecture
exams administered during the term. Students absent from class during an
exam must provide the instructor with appropriate documentation in order for
the absence to be excused and the missed exam to be made up during the instructor's
office hours.
Ø Seven quizzes covering completed lab
activities will be given at the beginning of designated labs throughout the
term. Students will prepare one
formal lab report and complete three data reports that will be
evaluated and included in their final lab grade. One grade from a lab quiz or data report may
be dropped. Lab quizzes that are
missed may not be made up. A missed
lab quiz will be treated as the grade to be dropped.
Final Grade:
Lecture Exam Average is equal to 75% of the Course
Grade.
Lab Average (Formal Lab Report, Data Reports, and
Lab Quizzes) equal 22% of the Course Grade.
Class Participation and Attendance is equal to 1-3%
of the Course Grade.
Grading Scale:
B =
89% - 80%
C =
79% - 70%
D =
69% - 60%
F =
Below 60%
Holidays:
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Microbiology
Lectures: Tuesday and Thursday (
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LECTURE
TOPICS |
CHAPTERS |
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The Microbial World and You |
Chapter 1 (pgs. 1-25) |
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Chemical Principles |
Chapter 2 (pgs.26-53) |
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Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic Cells |
Chapter 4 (pgs. 75-96, 106-108) |
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Functional Anatomy of Eukaryotic Cells |
Chapter 4 (pgs. 96-106, 108-110) |
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Microbial Metabolism |
Chapter 5 (pgs. 111-154 and 829-834) |
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EXAM 1 |
Tuesday:
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Microbial Growth |
Chapter 6 (pgs. 156-182 and 835-836) |
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The Control of Microbial Growth |
Chapter 7 (pgs. 183-209) |
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Microbial Genetics |
Chapter 8 (pgs. 210-247) |
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Biotechnology & Recombinant DNA |
Chapter 9 (pgs. 248-275) |
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EXAM 2 |
Tuesday:
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Classification of Microorganisms |
Chapter 10 (pgs. 276-303) and Appendix A (pgs. 813-825) |
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The Prokaryotes:
Domains Bacteria and Archaea |
Chapter 11 (pgs. 304-333) |
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The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths |
Chapter 12 (pgs. 334-375) |
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Viruses, Viroids, and Prions |
Chapter 13 (pgs. 376-407) |
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EXAM 3 |
Tuesday:
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Principles of Disease and Epidemiology |
Chapter 14 (pgs. 408-436) |
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Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity |
Chapter 15 (pgs. 437-457) |
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Environmental Microbiology |
Chapter 27 (pgs. 762-791) |
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Applied and Industrial Microbiology |
Chapter 28 (pgs. 792-812) |
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EXAM 4 |
Tuesday:
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Nonspecific Defenses of the Host |
Chapter 16 (pgs.
458-481) |
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Specific Defenses of the Host |
Chapter 17 (pgs.
482-507) |
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Practical Applications of Immunology |
Chapter 18 (pgs. 508-528) |
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Disorders of the Immune System |
Chapter 19 (pgs. 529-558) |
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EXAM 5 (Take Home Exam) |
Thursday: |
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Antimicrobial Drugs |
Chapter 20 (pgs.559-589) |
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Microbial Diseases of the following: · Skin and Eyes · Nervous System · Cardiovascular &
Lymphatic Systems · Respiratory System · Digestive System · Urinary and Reproductive
Systems |
Chapter 21(pgs. 590-614)
Chapter 22 (pgs.615-639) Chapter 23 (pgs.
640-674) Chapter 24 (pgs.
675-704) Chapter 25 (pgs.
705-740) Chapter 26 (pgs.
741-761) |
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EXAM 6 |
Thursday: |
3
MCB
2013L: Tuesday and Thursday (
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Lab # |
Title |
Score |
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1 |
Basic
Lab and Culture Techniques |
Quiz: _____% |
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2 |
Microscopy (Text: Chapter 3, pgs. 54-67 and 71-74) |
Quiz: _____% |
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3 |
Bacterial
Staining Techniques (Text:
Chapter 3, pgs. 67-77 and 72-73) |
Quiz: _____% |
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4 |
Bacterial
Morphology and Types |
Quiz: _____% |
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5 |
Environmental
Factors Affecting Growth |
Lab Report: _____% |
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6 |
PCR
Forensic Simulation |
Data Report: _____% |
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7 |
Biochemical
Activity |
Quiz: _____% |
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8 |
Eukaryotes |
Quiz: _____% |
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9 |
Bacterial
Examination of Food |
Data Report: _____% |
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10 |
Medical
Microbiology (Text: Appendix B, pg. 804) |
Quiz: _____% |
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11 |
Antimicrobial
Sensitivity Testing |
Data Report: _____% |
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