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BIOL-2420-0020 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)
Tech Supported
Textbook is Microbiology with Diseases by Body System by Robert Bauman 5th Edition.
Microbiology Lecture Notes August 2019, Dr. Nichol Dolby’s notes are recommended and are available as a .pdf version in AC Connect/Blackboard for student access in the "Content" folder of the course. Note: this is copyrighted material made available for currently enrolled students only.
Pens, Printed out PowerPoint notes, Highlighters, 4x6 Index Cards for notes.
Required Materials:
Highly recommended:
Windows based PC (laptop or desktop), Mac Book (compatible for use with AC online testing; contact CTL for assistance in determining compatibility), or preferred tablet (MS Surface, Apple iPad, etc.) having audio and video capability, i.e., a webcam. A printer.
*Web browser for PC/Mac Book used for classwork, lectures, online exams/quizzes must be Google Chrome.
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".
Grievance Procedure:
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. Claudie Biggers), the Dean STEM (Carol Buse), the Vice-President of student affairs (Dr. Tamara Clunis),or the college President, (Dr.Lowery-Hart), IN THAT ORDER.
Food and Drink:
You may bring drink (covered or capped) into the lecture room. I do not recommend any open food or beverage containers in the lab rooms.
Cell Phones and Pagers
Cell phones and pagers are not prohibited; however, please be considerate of others. Please keep all cell phones and pagers on silent or vibrate mode. If it is essential that you answer the call please step outside the classroom to complete the call. Absolutely no call shall be taken during a quiz, exam or lab exam. This will result in a grade of zero on that quiz, exam, or lab practical.
TEXTING: Incidents of constant texting in class by a student shall be addressed by the instructor. If this habit is found to be an issue, the student may be asked to leave the room. Continual abuse of this policy will result with the student being referred to the Dean of Student Services.
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. Please read very carefully: If your cell phone is out or seen at any time during a quiz or exam for any reason, your assessment will be taken up immediately and you will receive a zero for that assessment. If there is a similar repeated incident from the same student, they will receive an "F" for the course. In addition, DO NOT do anything which would appear to involve cheating. Any suspicious behavior during a test will result in a zero for the test and an "F" in the course for a repeated incident.
Special Notes:
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress. Students are expected to read the textbook before and after the material is presented in lecture.
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Grading criteria: 100-89.5%=A; 89.4-79.5%=B; 79.4-69.5=C; 69.4-60=D; <59.5=F Homework/Quizzes: One assignment (homework/quiz) from each chapter, (21 chapters). Quizzes will be over completed chapters. Homework is to answer one question from end of chapter section. Homework and quizzes course grade total 25%. Homework expectations will be demonstrated. Lab Tests: Lab Test 1-5, one droppable, 15%. Lab test 6, not droppable, 10%. Course grade 25% total. Exams: Five-unit exams, one droppable, 25%. Final Exam: Required, comprehensive, 25%. Due to remote nature of course, grading criteria may be adjusted.
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Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Attendance will be taken from the beginning to the end of the semester. Late arrivals (based on the classroom clock) to class during quizzes, tests and lab exams will result in a zero for the respective assessment. Please be aware of the time difference between your personal and classroom clock. The door will always be locked during all assessments. Please respect other students by NOT knocking on the door during any assessments.
Attendance: Will be by logging into your course on M/T and Th/F.
Course Weekly Schedule (Tentative)
APPROXIMATE 8 WEEK MICROBIOLOGY SCHEDULE SUMMER 2023
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Intro to Microbiology BIOL 2420 |
Lab Safety Orientation |
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Unit 1, Introduction to Microbiology Chapter 1 Brief History, Ch. 2, Chemistry, Ch. 3, Cell Structure and Function |
Section 2: The Microscope |
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Unit 1 continued |
Finish Section 2 as needed. Section 3 #1, White Blood Cells (WBCs) |
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Unit 1, Ch. 6 Nutrition and Growth Exam 1, Unit 1; CH 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Exam 1 OPEN 6/16; CLOSE 6/22
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Section 8 #1 & 2: Hand washing. Continue Section 3, #1 WBCs. |
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Unit 2 continued, Ch. 11 Prokaryotes |
Lab Test #1, Sections 1 & 2. Due Date: TBD Section 3, #2, White Blood Cells continued. |
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Unit 2 continued, Ch. 13 Viruses |
Section 3, #2, White Blood Cells continued. Start Section 3, #3, Fungi |
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Exam 2. Unit 2; CH 12, 11 & 13: Opens June 23 Closes June 29th.
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Lab Test #2, Section #3, #2 Exam: TBD Section 4: Ubiquity Sampling, Aseptic Techniques. Start Section 3, #3: Fungi. |
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Unit 3, Ch. 10 Antimicrobials |
Discuss; Colony characteristics, KOH test, Transfers, broth & slant characteristics. |
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Exam 3, Unit 3; CH 14, 9 & 10: Opens June 30, Closes July 6th. Unit 4 continued, Ch. 16 Adaptive Immunity |
Lab Test #3, Section 3, #2, Fungi, Exam: TBD: written without slides. Start Section 3, #4: Protozoa, Discuss: Virtual Bacterial Unknown Identification |
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Unit 4 completed, Ch. 17 Immunization & Immune Testing |
Continue Protozoa & Virtual Bacterial Unknown Identification: Section 6 (see Weekly Folders for details) |
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Exam 4, Unit 4: CH 16, 17, 18 & 19: Opens July 7th, closes July 13th.
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Lab Test 4, Section #3, #4 Protozoa Exam TBD Continue Unknown Identification Start Section 3, #5 Helminths. |
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Ch. 21 Cardiovascular Disease |
Finish Unknown |
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Exam 5, Unit 5: CH 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Opens July Ch. 23 Digestive and Urogenital Tract Diseases |
Lab Test Five, Helminths: Date: TBD Section 5, Gram staining. Catch up lecture if needed, otherwise review. |
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Ch. 22 continued |
Section 8 # 3, 4 & 5, Disinfectants, Antibiotics and UV |
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Exam 4, Unit 4: CH 16, 17, 18 & 19: Opens July 19th, closes July 23rd. Ch. 23 Digestive and Urogenital Tract Diseases |
Lab Test Five, written without slides,Helminths: TBD Section 5, Gram staining. Catch up lecture if needed, otherwise review. |
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Ch. 24 Urogenital Tract Disease |
Review as requested or needed. |
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FINALS WEEK Final: Opens 7/26, Closes 7/29 FINAL GRADES DUE 7/31 |
No labs |
Additional Information
Grading criteria: 100-89.5%=A; 89.4-79.5%=B; 79.4-69.5=C; 69.4-60=D; <59.5=F
Homework/Quizzes: One assignment (homework/quiz) from each chapter, (21 chapters). Quizzes will be over completed chapters. Homework is to answer one question from end of chapter section. Homework and quizzes course grade total 25%. Homework expectations will be demonstrated.
Lab Tests: Lab Test 1-5, one droppable, 15%. Lab test 6, not droppable, 10%. Course grade 25% total.
Exams: Five-unit exams, one droppable, 25%.
Final Exam: Required, comprehensive, 25%.
Due to remote nature of course, grading criteria may be adjusted.
Microbiology Lecture Notes August 2019, Dr. Nichol Dolby’s notes are recommended and are available as a .pdf version in AC Connect/Blackboard for student access in the "Resources" folder of the course. Note: this is copyrighted material made available for currently enrolled students only.
A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory 4th ed, 2011 by Leboffe and Pierce is recommended, but not required, for use as a resource for the laboratory. (Older editions can also be used.)
The AC Connect (Blackboard) site for the class has a syllabus for the class, and a variety of useful resources and links.
Currently not available - MasteringMicrobiology.
Syllabus Created on:
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The instructor reserves the right to change this syllabus as necessary.
Census date:
A grade of W will be given for a student initiated drop or withdrawal on or before Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Dropping after this date requires permission from the Biology Department. You must petition the department, in writing, for review of a late withdrawal. This request will be reviewed by the entire full time faculty of the Biology Department.
Important Dates:
July 4th Independence Day
July 19 Last day to drop
July 20 Last day of class
July 24 - 28 Finals Week
06/06/23 7:45 PM
06/06/23 8:15 PM