BIOL228 Microbiology

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Biology

  1. Course Number and Title

    BIOL228 Microbiology

  2. Number of Credits

    4 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    4500

  4. Prerequisites

    BIOL121 (C or better) or a grade of C or better in both CHEM101 and BIOL181

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Lecture-laboratory format to include in-class and/or online presentation of content material and participation in hands-on and/or virtual laboratory exercises. Topics are presented in various modes including, but not limited to, traditional lecture style, online presentation, group exercises, computer simulations and/or online research.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course includes a study of viruses, protozoa, algae, fungi and with special emphasis, bacteria. Laboratories incorporate the preparation of cultures and use of aseptic laboratory techniques, stains and biochemical activity for identification of organisms. The relationship of microbes to health and disease are also studied.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. describe the characteristics of cells, viruses and prions;
        2. explain the basic differences between protozoa, algae, and fungi;
        3. demonstrate aseptic technique, maintenance of bacteria cultures, bacterial staining techniques, and specimen identification; and
        4. explain the role of microbes in the disease state.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. overview of the history and terminology in microbiology
      2. microscopes and their application
      3. structure and function of prokaryote cells
      4. culture and growth of bacteria
      5. microbial metabolism
      6. microbial genetics
      7. recombinant DNA and biotechnology
      8. survey of bacterial groups
      9. viruses, prions
      10. protozoans, algae, fungi
      11. principles of disease and epidemiology
      12. immunology
      13. antimicrobial drugs
      14. microorganisms and disease

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Exams, quizzes laboratory exercises, reports and or practicals, class participation, online activities and discussion, and projects as specified by the individual instructor's course format will be utilized.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Students use educational resources as approved by the department and specified in the individual instructor's format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date -5/99;Revised 12/09