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- Or by appointment
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BIOL-2420-040 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Required Texts: Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems, 5th ed., 2015, Robert W. Bauman, Benjamin Cummings
Microbiology Laboratory Manual Revised Fifth Edition, 2014, R. Bauman, Jr. Ph.D., N. Dolby Ph.D., S. Schwarzlose, M.S. is required for the laboratory.
Additional assigned text, as required by the instructor
One box of non-latex gloves in your size for lab. A Sharpie pen, preferably one with a fine point. One lab coat in your size.
By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives (below) with a minimum of 60 percent competency level based on the completion of the required examinations and other work as required by the instructor.
LEARNING/ PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (MINIMUM COMPETENCIES):
After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following:
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Safety: Students must complete the Safety Quiz with a 100% within the first week of class to be allowed to continue on in lab. MSDS sheets are available in all labs.
Cell Phone Use: Cell phones must be in silent mode during lectures, and texting is not allowed during class. If you need to respond to a phone call or text, please quietly exit the room to do so. Cell phones are not allowed on laboratory benches, for your safety, and must be left in your backpack during lab. DURING EXAMS: Cell phones must be in silent mode, face down on the desk, no exceptions. If your phone goes off during the Exam, or if you touch your phone during the Exam, you will be asked to leave and given a grade of zero for that Exam. Smart watches are not permitted on quiz/exam days.
Plagiarism / Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty or plagiarism will not be tolerated in this class. Students caught cheating on a quiz, exam, or lab practical will be given a grade of zero on that assignment and referred to the Dean of Student Services, (Mr. Robert Austin).
Due Dates: Class work is to be submitted no later than the scheduled completion date; please see the class calendar. Any late work (if accepted) will result in point deductions.
All lab work must be completed during the lab period.
Exams and Quizzes: LECTURE: There will be four exams, including a final exam.
LAB: Quizzes will be practical in nature. There will be a midterm and a final exam.
Laboratory Conduct: No food or drink are allowed in the labs and must be left in the hallway. No open-toed shoes, hats, or hoods may not be worn in the lab due to safety concerns.
Please remain respectful and courteous of others.
You must clean your equipment and work stations before you leave the lab. Failure to do so will result in you not receiving credit for your lab work.
Grievance Procedures: If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try to resolve any such problems with the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Biology Department Chairman (Dr. Richard Hobbs).
Lecture: There will be 3 exams and a comprehensive final, based on the material discussed in class. Exams are worth 85 points, and the final is worth 130 points.
There will be 5 quizzes given in class, each worth 5 points. Students who are absent/late to class on quiz day will not be permitted to make it up, no exceptions.
There will be four Case Studies worth 5 points each.
The written reading assignment and discussion is worth 45 points.
Lab: There will be one practical “midterm” exam, and a research paper that will count as your final exam. Both are designed to test your mastery of microbiological techniques. The “midterm” is worth 30 points and the research paper is worth 50 points.
There will be two practical lab quizzes worth 10 points each.
The identification of the “unknown bacteria” is worth 30 points.
Food Safety Lab is worth 20 points.
Total: 625 points
- A: 560 - 625
- B: 497 - 559
- C: 435 - 496
- D: 379 - 434
- F: 378 and below
Extra credit: If there is any extra credit offered, it will be assigned in class.
* Grades are not curved. Make-up exams/quizzes are only offered for excused absences. Please see the Attendance Policy below.*
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.
MANDATORY TUTORING:
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.
It is highly recommended you attend each class/lab and arrive on time. In the event you are absent, read over the assignment and contact me with any questions.
Late arrivals are not tolerated, as it is disrespectful and disruptive, not only to the instructor, but to your classmates who have made arriving to class on-time a priority. The door to the lab will be closed and locked 5 minutes after lecture begins, and 5 minutes after lab begins. If you are not in the lab, you are absent.
- You are permitted 2 UNEXCUSED absences during the 8 weeks. You must email me within 24 hours of the missed class to be able to make up any missed work. This does not apply to exams or pop quizzes.
- After you have used your 2 unexcused absences, any further absences will require a doctor’s note, work release, etc. in order to make up any missed work.
- If you are late on an exam day, you will not be allowed into the class after the first person has finished, and you will not be permitted to make up the test.
- If you miss an exam due to a school sponsored event or illness, proper documentation is required stating the reason for your absence (such as a doctor’s note or signed letter from your coach/professor) in order for you to make up the missed exam. Documentation must be provided within 24 hours for this to apply.
- If you know you will miss an exam, please give a minimum of one week prior notice so that arrangements can be made for you to take the exam. You will be required to take exams within the time period I provide you.
- Make up exams will be in a different format from the original.
Lecture: Room 109: 1 – 2:15pm Lab: Room 109: 2:30 – 3:45pm
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WEEK 1 Jan. 20 – 24 |
Intro |
Lab Safety Orientation Take Lab Safety Quiz |
Jan. 20: NO CLASS Choose books for Reading Assignment |
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WEEK 2 Jan. 27 – 31 |
Ch. 1, 2, 3 |
Sections 1 & 2 Pond water, wet mounts |
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WEEK 3 Feb. 3 – 7 |
Ch. 4, 5, 6 Exam 1 Review |
Helminths, Fungi, Protozoa |
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WEEK 4 Feb. 10 – 14 |
EXAM 1 Ch. 11 |
Clinical Sample Testing Ubiquity Sampling |
Feb. 10: EXAM 1 |
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WEEK 5 Feb. 17 – 21 |
Ch. 12, 13 |
Aseptic Techniques Streak Plates Colony Characteristics KOH Testing |
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WEEK 6 Feb. 24 – 28 |
Ch. 7, 9 |
Transfers Broth/Colony Characteristics |
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WEEK 7 March 2 – 6 |
Ch. 9, 10 Exam 2 Review |
Quiz 1 Lab Practical Testing Disinfectants & Antibiotics Disinfectants & Antibiotic Results Smears & Stains |
Mar. 2: Lab Quiz Practical |
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WEEK 8 March 9 – 13 |
EXAM 2 Contagion |
Smears & Stains Lab Midterm Practical |
Mar. 9: EXAM 2 Mar. 9: Lab Midterm |
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WEEK 9 March 16 – 20 |
SPRING BREAK – NO CLASS |
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WEEK 10 March 23 – 27 |
Ch. 14, 15
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Quiz 2 Lab Practical Begin Unknown Identification |
Mar. 23: Lab Quiz Practical |
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WEEK 11 March 30 – April 3 |
Ch. 16, 17 |
Unknowns |
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WEEK 12 April 6 – 10 |
Ch. 18 Case Study 1 Exam 3 Review |
Finish Unknowns
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Apr. 8: Unknowns Due |
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WEEK 13 April 13 – 17 |
EXAM 3 Ch. 19 |
Food Safety Lab |
Apr. 13: EXAM 3 Apr. 15: Food Safety Lab Due |
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WEEK 14 April 20 - 24 |
Ch. 20, 21 Case Study 2 |
Student Research |
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WEEK 15 April 27 – May 1 |
Ch. 22, 23 Case Study 3 |
Student Research |
Apr. 30: Rough Draft to SEC/WC |
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WEEK 16 May 4 – 8 |
Ch. 24 Case Study 4 Final Review |
Finish Student Research |
May 6: Student Research Due May 7: Reading Assignment Due |
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WEEK 17 May 11 - 15 |
Field Trip: Food Safety Lab (tentative) FINAL EXAM |
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May 11: Field Trip MAY 13: FINAL EXAM |
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** Las day to withdraw is April 23rd ** |
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* I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME *
In the event a change must be made, I will alert you via CourseMail.
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