University
System of
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jimmy Wedincamp
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
BIOL 2611-MICROBIOLOGY. This course is an introduction to the
study of
microorganisms both procaryotic and eucaryotic. Some of the major topics discussed will include
bacteria, bacterial diseases, viruses, protozoa, control of microorganisms, and
the history of microbiology. Because of the large volume of material covered in
this course, it is important that you keep up on a daily basis. Expect to spend
a minimum of 2 hours per night of intensive study.
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites. BIOL 1107
is recommended prior to this course.
TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS:
Fundamentals of Microbiology,
8th
Edition,
Laboratory Manual and Workbook in Microbiology, 8th Edition, Morello, Mizer, and Granato
Laboratory jacket
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
general education learning outcomes. Outcomes I,
III, V, and VIII are incorporated into this course and listed in parentheses after
each of the following course objectives. A list of the 11 general education
learning outcomes can be found on my web site.
1.
Develop proficiency in the use of the scientific method of problem solving. (V)
2.
Develop an understanding of the science of microbiology. (III)
3.
Develop basic laboratory skills. (I)
4.
Develop a basic vocabulary of microbiological terminology. (I)
GRADING SCALE:
Chapter Examinations 50%
Comprehensive Final Examination 30%
Laboratory Examinations 20%
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is counted from the first scheduled class meeting of each semester. Three (3) tardies or early departures equal one (1) absence for the course(s) involved. In order for a student to receive credit for a course, a student must attend 90% of the scheduled instructional time.
Arriving late or leaving class early means that you are missing part of the required instructional time. This will be noted on the attendance sheet and will count toward an absence.
Three (3) late arrivals or early departures will constitute an absence.
There are only two (2) excused absences: jury duty and military duty.
You are allowed to miss two (2) days of class. When you miss the third day, understand that you will be withdrawn from the class immediately. (This also applies to 2 absences and 3 tardies.)
Students will be allowed to makeup one examination only. The makeup exam date will be scheduled by the instructor at the end of the semester.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
The use (out-going calls, in-coming calls, text messaging, camera use, game-playing, or any other use) of cell phones or pagers in the class room during the regularly scheduled class period is strictly prohibited. Phones/pagers should be stored out of sight of the instructor. Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off while in the classroom. If a phone or pager goes off in the classroom or is used in the classroom the student will be required to leave the classroom for the remainder of the period. Each incident of use in the classroom will result in 5 point reduction of the final average.
Eating and/or drinking in the classroom is strictly prohibited. Each incident will result in 5 point reduction of the final average.
Use common courtesy when addressing other students and the instructor.
Remove hats when in the classroom.
OFFICE LOCATION: C-212
E-Mail
ADDRESS: wedincamp@ega.edu
OFFICE HOURS: See posted schedule on office door.
MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Students will be allowed to makeup one examination only. The makeup exam date will be scheduled by the instructor at the end of the semester.
POLICY
REGARDING TAPING OF CLASS:
Students are not allowed to audiotape or videotape this course.
PLAGARISM: The penalty for dishonesty is failure of
the course. Additional information can be found in the college catalog.
discuss the problem with the instructor as soon
as possible.
*This schedule
is subject to change.
|
DATE |
CHAPTER/ LESSON |
CONTENT |
ASSIGNMENTS TESTS |
Lab Schedule |
|
August 18-21
Week 1 |
Chapter 1 Microbiology: Then and Now
Chapter 2 The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
|
First day of class/Introduction to Course—Syllabi, Outline, Rules, Regulation Coverage |
Read Chapter 1
Read Chapter 2 |
Orientation to the Microbiology Laboratory
Microscope Assignments |
|
August 25-28
Week 2 |
Chapter 3 Concepts and Tools for Studying Microorganisms
|
|
Read Chapter 3 |
Exercise 1 The Microscope |
|
September 1-4
Week 3 |
Chapter 4 Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function
|
|
Read Chapter 4
Exam 1 Chapters 1-3 (September 3) |
Exercise 2 Handling and Examining Cultures
|
|
September 8-11
Week 4 |
Chapter 5 Prokaryotic Growth and Nutrition |
Read Chapter 5
|
Exercise 3 Hanging-Drop and Wet Mount Preparations
|
|
|
September 15-18
Week 5 |
Chapter 6 Metabolism of Prokaryotes
|
|
Read Chapter 6 |
Exercise 4 Simple Stains |
|
September 22-25
Week 6 |
Chapter 7 Prokaryotic Genetics
|
|
Read Chapter 7
Exam 2 Chapters 4-6 (September 24) |
Exercise 5 Gram Stain
|
|
September 29-October 2
Week 7 |
Chapter 8 Gene Transfer, Genetic Engineering, and Genomics
|
|
Read Chapter 8
Laboratory Exam 1 (October 1) |
Exercise 6 Acid-Fast Stain |
|
October 6-9
Week 8 |
Chapter 9 Airborne Bacterial Diseases
Chapter 10 Foodborne and Waterborne Bacterial Diseases
|
Read Chapters 9 and 10 |
Exercise 7 Special Stains |
|
|
October 13-16
Week 9 |
Chapter 11 Soilborne and Arthropodborne Bacterial Diseases
Chapter 12 Sexually Transmitted, contact, and Miscellaneous Bacterial Diseases
|
|
Read Chapters 11 and 12
Exam 3 Chapters 7-10 |
Exercise 8 and 9 Culture Media and Streaking Techniques to Obtain Pure Cultures |
|
October 20-23
Week 10 |
Chapter 13 The Viruses and Virus-like Agents
Chapter 14Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract and Skin
|
|
Read Chapters 13 and 14 |
Exercise 10 Pour-Plate and Subculture Techniques |
|
October 27-30
Week 11 |
Chapter 15 Viral Infections of the Blood, Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, and Nervous Systems
Chapter 16 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Fungi
|
Read Chapters 15 and 16 |
Exercise 11 Culturing Microorganisms from the Environment | |
|
November 3-6
Week 12 |
Chapter 17 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Parasites
|
|
Read Chapter 17
|
Unknowns |
|
November 10-13
Week 13
|
Chapter 18 Infection and Disease
|
|
Read Chapter 18 Examination 4 Chapters 11-17 (November 12) |
Unknowns |
|
November 17-20
Week 14 |
Chapter 23 Physical and Chemical Control of Microorganisms
|
|
Read Chapter 23
Laboratory Examination 2 (November 19) |
TBA |
|
November 24-25 and December 1-4
Week 15 |
Review
|
|
Cumulative Final Examination (December 3rd)
|
Review |
Campus Emergencies:
In the event the fire alarm is sounded, everyone must evacuate the building at once and in a calm and orderly fashion - DO NOT RUN - using the nearest exit. In the event of a severe weather warning, which will be delivered verbally, everyone must proceed immediately to the nearest designated shelter area which are marked by a small tornado symbol. All severe weather shelter locations are posted on the EGC website. Each student should, on the first day of class, determine the location of the nearest exit and the nearest designated shelter area for each of his or her classrooms. If you have difficulty locating either ask you instructor to assist you.
MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY SAFETY AND RULES
Name:
Microscope number:
STUDENT CONDUCT
1. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before leaving the laboratory each day.
3. Read laboratory assignments carefully before coming to class.
4. Each student will need matches, bibulous paper, and lens paper.
5. Reduce conversation only to the task at hand.
SAFETY
1. All students should wear a protective laboratory coat.
2. All students should wear eye protection.
3. Tie long hair back. This is a source of contamination as well as a fire safety concern.
4. If you are pregnant or immuno-suppressed see your instructor immediately. It may be in your best interest to take the course at a later date.
5. Wear disposable latex gloves while handing cultures.
6. Wash your hands or other body parts thoroughly with soap and water if you are exposed to a spill.
7. Place all used slides in the bio-hazard waste bag.
8. Never pickup or move a hot loop sterilizer.
9. Always wipe the desktop with disinfectant before and after each lab period.
10. Report all spills to the instructor immediately.