MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Science

C.	Course Number and Title: BIOL1550 Microbiology for Health Professionals

D.	Course Coordinator: Jeff Taylor, M.S.

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 2 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Microbiology for the Health Sciences

Authors: Burton and Engelkirk

Copyright Year: 2011

Edition:

ISBN #: 978-1605-4767-35

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: Course lab manual provided by instructor.

J.	Course Description: This course is designed for allied health and nursing majors. It explores the major groups of microorganisms and the role they play in the environment and in disease. The host-parasite relationship, human immunity to disease, epidemiology, and the control of microorganisms are also addressed. Laboratory exercises provide the student with the basic techniques of microbial identification, microscopy, sterile technique, and basic infection control.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify the major historical figures and describe their contribution to the development of modern microbiology.	Lecture quizzes and exams the first third of the semester and end of the semester.
2. Identify the major characteristics of bacteria, including morphology, metabolism, and growth characteristics.	Lecture quizzes and exams the first third of the semester and end of the semester. Lab quizzes the first third of the semester.
3. Describe the major characteristics of the non-bacterial microbes including the Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Fungi, and Protozoa.	Lecture quizzes and exams the second third of the semester and end of the semester.
4. Identify the structure of viruses and describe the cycles of viral reproduction.	Lecture quizzes and exams the second third of the semester and end of the semester.
5. Describe patterns and dynamics by which disease spreads through a human population.	Lecture quizzes and exams the second third of the semester and end of the semester. Lab quiz last week of semester.
6. Identify common pathogens that cause disease in humans and describe some of the basic chemotherapeutic treatments for the disease.	Lecture quizzes and exams throughout the semester.
7. Describe the physical and chemical control methods for microorganisms.	Lecture quizzes and exams throughout the semester. Lab quizzes following Lab Exercises 10, 11, 13, and 14 (in Lab Content section).
8. Become acquainted with common staining and culture techniques used to study microorganisms in the laboratory.	Lab quizzes following Lab Exercises 4 - 8 (in Lab Content section).

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

The History and Development of Modern Microbiology

Comparisons of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Survey of Microorganisms and Techniques for Study

Bacterial Morphology

Bacterial Metabolism and Growth Characteristics

Enzymes and energy production

Bacterial nutrition and growth curves

Bacterial genetics

Major Bacterial Diseases in Humans

Rickettsia and Chlamydias

Viruses

Structure and characteristics

Reproductive cycle

Major Viral Diseases in Humans

Fungi

Algae

Protozoans

Epidemiology

Infection and Bacterial Invasiveness

Parasite invasiveness

Host resistance and immunity

Vaccines

Control of Microorganisms

Physical methods

Chemical methods

Antibiotics

Laboratory Content:

Safety in the Microbiology Lab

Use of the Microscope

Growth of Bacteria and Fungi

Smear Preparation

Negative Staining

Simple Staining

Gram Staining

Spore Staining

Pure Culture Techniques

Ultraviolet Light

Disinfectants and Antiseptics Evaluation

Bacterial Population Counts

Effects of Temperature on Bacterial Growth

Kirby-Bauer Antimicrobal Sensitivity Testing

Lactobacillus Activity

Handwashing

Throat Culture/Classes of Hemolytic Bacteria

Epidemiology Lab Exercise

Identification of an Unknown

N.	Course Assignments:

Lecture quizzes

Lecture exams

Lab quizzes

Graded lab handouts

Final exam

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3