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BIOL228 Microbiology

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics: Biology

I. Course Number and Title
BIOL228 Microbiology
II. Number of Credits
4 credits
III. Number of Instructional Minutes
4500
IV. Prerequisites
BIOL121 (C or better) or BIOL181 (C or better).
Corequisites
None
V. 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.
VI. 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.
VII. Required Course Content and Direction
  1. Course Learning Goals

    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. 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 Course Learning Goals

    Exams, quizzes laboratory exercises, reports and or practicals, class participation, online activities and discussion, and projects as specified by the individual instructor's syllabus are utilized. At least 70% of the final grade will be from proctored, closed-book assessments. Standardized assessments may be required. A 12 lab minimum is required.
  4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

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

Review/Approval Date -5/99;Revised 12/09; Revised 09/21;New Core 8/2015

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