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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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BIOL 2420 Microbiology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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BIOL 2420
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Section Number:
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500
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Semester/Year: Spring
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SP 2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course covers basic microbiology and immunology and is primarily directed at pre-nursing, pre-allied health, and non-science majors. It provides an introduction to historical concepts of the nature of microorganisms, microbial diversity, the importance of microorganisms and a cellular agents in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases. Major topics include bacterial structure as well as growth, physiology, genetics, and biochemistry of microorganisms. Emphasis is on medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and public health.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required Course Materials:
Text: Required: Microbiology, 1st edition, Lourdes Norman-McKay, Pearson
ISBN 978-0-321-92829-0
Textbook Publisher Website: You will need to purchase an access code for mastering. You need to connect to mastering through CANVAS which will take you directly to my course and will need the access code to access the course. This is NECCESARY to perform the assigned homework.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jody Klann
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online and by appointment
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Telephone Number:
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414-255-7818
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E-mail Address:
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jklann@nctc.edu
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Lecture Learning Outcomes
- Describe distinctive characteristics and diverse growth requirements of prokaryotic organisms compared to eukaryotic organisms.
- Provide examples of the impact of microorganisms on agriculture, environment, ecosystem, energy, and human health, including biofilms.
- Distinguish between mechanisms of physical and chemical agents to control microbial populations.
- Explain the unique characteristics of bacterial metabolism and bacterial genetics.
- Describe evidence for the evolution of cells, organelles, and major metabolic pathways from early prokaryotes and how phylogenetic trees reflect evolutionary relationships.
- Compare characteristics and replication of acellular infectious agents (viruses and prions) with characteristics and reproduction of cellular infectious agents (prokaryotes and eukaryotes).
- Describe functions of host defenses and the immune system in combating infectious diseases and explain how immunizations protect against specific diseases.
- Explain transmission and virulence mechanisms of cellular and acellular infectious agents.
Lab Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Use and comply with laboratory safety rules, procedures, and universal precautions.
- Demonstrate proficient use of a compound light microscope.
- Describe and prepare widely used stains and wet mounts, and discuss their significance in identification of microorganisms.
- Perform basic microbiology procedures using aseptic techniques for transfer, isolation and observation of commonly encountered, clinically significant bacteria.
- Use different types of bacterial culture media to grow, isolate, and identify microorganisms.
- Perform basic bacterial identification procedures using biochemical tests.
- Estimate the number of microorganisms in a sample using methods such as direct counts, viable plate counts, or spectrophotometric measurements.
- Demonstrate basic identification protocols based on microscopic morphology of some common fungi and parasites.
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Week/ Due Date
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Readings
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Assignments
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1 Jan 24
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Ch 1 Introduction to Microbiology
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Ch 1 Homework
Microscope Lab
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2 Jan 31
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Ch 2 Biochemistry Basics
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3 Feb 7
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Ch 2 Biochemistry Basics
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Ch 2 Homework
Staining Lab
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4 Feb 14
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Ch 3 Introduction to Prokaryotic cells
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Ch 3 Homework
Exam 1
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5 Feb 21
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Ch 4 Introduction to Eukaryotic cells
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Ch 4 Homework
Cellular Respiration
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6 Feb 28
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Ch 5 Genetics
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Ch 5 Homework
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7 Mar 7
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Ch 7 Fundamentals of Microbial Growth
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Ch 7 Homework
Microarray Lab
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8 Mar 14
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Ch 8 Microbial Metabolism
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Ch 8 Homework
Exam 2
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9 Mar 28
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Ch 6 Viruses and Prions
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Ch 6 Homework
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10 Apr 4
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Ch 9 Principles of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
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PCR and Gel Electrophoresis Lab
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11 Apr 11
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Ch 9 Principles of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology
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Ch 9 Homework
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12 Apr 18
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Ch 11 Innate Immunity
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Ch 11 Homework
MRSA Lab
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13 Apr 25
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Ch 12 Adaptive Immunity
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Ch 12 Homework
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14 May 2
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Ch 13 Immune System Disorders
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Ch 13 Homework
Exam 3
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May 9
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Final Exam
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Weekly Homework = 238
Labs 6 @ 45 = 270
Exams 3 @ 50 =150
Final Exam 1 @ 100
Total points 750. Your grade is calculated out of how many points you earn out of the total 750.
When you are in Mastering A&P (Pearson) you will see a tab on the left that says Study Area, click here and you will see a Launch the Study Area, once you launch this you will see several items. These are items that will help you study and will be used in some of the worksheets/labs.
Grading Scale:
90 – 100 A
80 – 89 B
70 – 79 C
60 – 69 D
59 – 0 F
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent (4 or more lecture absences or 3 lab absences) or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __April 5, 2021___.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
- Missed exams will be recorded as 0; no extensions will be granted unless the student has informed me and we come to some sort of agreement. You must take the final exam. Exams will be objective and will include an essay component. You will need a Scantron, Form No. 882E and a #2 pencil.
- Missed quizzes, will be recorded as 0, no exception. Quizzes cannot be made up or taken at any other time other than the schedule times in class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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