Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

BIOL-2420-011 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills; SCIT 1307 recommended

Course Description

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 acellular 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. The lab covers basics of culture and identification of bacteria and microbial ecology.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Microbiology with Diseases by Body System 4e, 2015, Bauman, Pearson
Microbiology Lab Manual, Revised Fifth Custom Edition, 2013, Dolby, Bauman, and Schwarlzlose, Pearson Custom Publishing

MasteringMicrobioloogy (website) available by code provided with your new book or for purchase on line. Available after the second day of class.

Go to MasteringMicrobiology.com (The publisher recommends Chrome browser. If you are using an Apple product, I recommend Firefox instead.)

1.  Register as a student
2. Pick "In USA or Canada"
3. Yes, I have a course id: BAUMANFA2015011 (all caps)
4. If you have an access code, enter it. If you need to buy it, do so. Credit card or PayPal.
5. Accept the legal stuff
6. If you have a Pearson account (for example MyMathLab or MasteringA&P), then enter your login and password. If you aren't sure, click the link. It is critical that you do not set up a new account if you already have an account with the same login. If you don't have an account login, create one.
7. Enter the access code that you got with your book or that you just purchased
8. Once you have registeerd, you will be able to login to MasteringMicrobioogy directly or from your other class (e.g. MyMathLab)

 

 

 

Supplies

Each student must provide 100 examination gloves in a size specified by the instructor in a material suitable for the student (nitrile, latex, vinyl, powdered, unpowedered, etc.). One size-fits all is unacceptable  These can be purchased at many d

Student Performance

\ 1. Describe the major subdivisions of microbiology and describe the types of microorganisms involved in each division.
\ 2. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells on the basis of size, organelles, chromosomal characteristic, reproductive characteristics, and nutritional type.
\ 3. Describe and give the function and basic chemical composition of various cellular organelles.
\ 4. Describe and give examples of the four nutritional types.
\ 5. List the major characteristics of each kingdom of the biological world and viruses.
\ 6. List and describe the various characteristics associated with life.
\ 7. List and describe the major beneficial and destructive activities of the microbial members of each kingdom of the biological world.
\ 8. Describe and compare the various chemical and physical methods used in microbial control.
\ 9. Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, and treatments of major microbial diseases.
\ 10. Give and describe the body's lines of defense in resisting and/or combating disease causing microorganisms.
\ 11. Explain what is meant by nosocomial infections and how to prevent them.
\ 12. Explain how to safeguard themselves and others from infectious disease.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ TEST RULE Do not do anything which would appear to involve cheating. Failure to abide by the test rule will result in a grade of zero.

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\ Please, for consideration of others, place your cell phones and pagers on silent mode.

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Grading Criteria

5 exams  135 points each

bacterial "unknown" identification  100 points

quizzes and on line activities   78 points

group presentation 32

comprehensive final  250 points

Total = 1000 points

900 -1000 = A
800 - 899 = B
700 - 799 = C
600 - 699 = D
Below 599 = F
A grade of "C" or better is required for most medical fields.

No make ups. A grade of zero will be assigned for missed exams, but the lowest exam grade will be dropped.

Bonus quizzes may occur at any time in lecture or lab over material we have covered or over material you are to have read before you come to class. 

One fourth of a point will be deducted for each misspelled word or grammatical mistake.

If you believe that a paper has been graded incorrectly, please return it with a written explanation which must include: 1) your name, 2) the number of the question(s) you wish to have reconsidered, and 3) a detailed explanation of the mistake.

SCIENCE TESTING CENTER (STC):

All tests, excluding take-home exams and final exams, will be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher during normal STC hours.  Tests will be taken outside of class lecture time.  Please note:  No test may be started less than one and a half hours before the STC closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The STC staff will retain your ID while you take your test and will return it to you when you turn in your test. No appointments are necessary.

STC hours: 8 am-10 pm Mon-Thurs, 8 am-4 pm Fri, 9 am-4 pm Sat

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    In an effort to increase retention in Biology courses, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the Final Exam week) must complete a 1 hour mandatory tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center (SEC) or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam.

    Before getting mandatory tutoring, students must first make a tutoring session appointment with the SEC by either calling or visiting. The SEC will do its best to accommodate a student’s schedule within the SEC hours of operation. This may require plenty of advanced notice by the student as time slots fill quickly.

Upon arrival in the SEC, students must inform SEC staff that they are there for mandatory tutoring.

    Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test.

SEC hours: 8 am-8 pm Mon-Thurs, 8 am-3 pm Fri, 9 am-3 pm Sat

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345-5536

CHEATING:

Cheating will not be tolerated in any biology course at Amarillo College. On the first day of class, you will be required to sign and date a Course Contract. Included in the Contract is the following statement: "I fully understand that if I cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test I will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on my permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones*, copying or leaving the Science Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test."

You will not be allowed to take your exams until this contract is signed and on file in the Science Testing Center.

*Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!

Attendance

\ You must make arrangement to make up lab work the day after you miss.

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