Biology 135: Microbiology for the Allied Health Sciences

Biology 135: Microbiology for the Allied Health Sciences Course Syllabus Winter 2015Course Information

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"Meeting time and Place:

Lecture: Monday and Wednesday, 4:10 5:50 pm (room J-160)

Lab: Monday (Section #70) / Wednesday (Section #71), 6:00 7:50 pm (room J-155)

Instructor Information:

E. Olgren, M.S.

Office number: J-114N

Email: eaolgren@hfcc.edu

Telephone: (313) 845-6310 leave a message with the department secretaryTextbooks (required):

Lecture: Foundations in Microbiology. K. P. Talaro and B. Chess. 9th Edition (2015). Lab: Laboratory Manual for Bio 135. C. W. Jacobs.

Other Supplies:

One packet of unopened Scantron Forms (882-E), due to Instructor by January 21st.

One Sharpie-type permanent marker, fine point

One disposable lighter (recommended)

Course Description:

This course is a general microbiology course designed for health service personnel not needing the extensive laboratory experience involved in BIO 251. Emphasis is on the biology of microbes, epidemiology and disease transmission, sterile technique, basics of immunity, the microbiology of wounds, and current regulations regarding blood-borne pathogens and biohazardous wastes.

Prerequisites:Score of 43 or above on ASSET Reading Test or 84 or above on COMPASS Test or satisfactory completion of ENG 081. Course objectives: Students who successfully complete Biology 135 should be able to:

1.Compare the structures of the various classes of microbes, including Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria, fungi, protozooans, viruses, and prions.

2.Given a sample or picture, identify the morphology of bacteria, fungi, viruses.

3. Compare the metabolic processes of various kinds of microbes.

4. Explain how varying environmental factors (temperature, pH, osmotic pressure, etc) can affect microbial growth, and give examples of how these can be used to inhibit or encourage microbial growth.

5.Demonstrate an understanding of the various methods of microbial control, and tell how to use them appropriately to sterilize, disinfect, pasteurize, and otherwise reduce the microbial population in the laboratory or health care setting.

6.Explain the roles of nucleic acids and proteins in cell reproduction and metabolism.

7.Identify examples of transduction, transformation, and conjugation.

8.Explain the roles of barriers, nonspecific immunity, and specific immunity in preventing infections.

9.Explain the process by which vaccination gives rise to resistance to diseases.

10.Give examples of direct transmission and indirect transmission by fomites, carriers, vehicles, and vectors of diseases, and how the principles involved can be used to protect patients and health care workers from the spread of disease infection.

11.Discuss the etiology and control of common disease, particularly bloodborne pathogens and those that cause wound infections.

12.Name commonly used antibiotics, give their modes of action, and give examples of their uses.

13.Explain how genes are cloned and give examples of the application of this technique as it relates to health care.

14.Define and identify the various symbiotic relationships among microbes and their hosts.

15.Explain how microbes adapt to their environment.

16.Explain how overuse of antibiotics can lead to adaptation of microbes by genetic changes, and how this leads to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Instructional Policiestc \l 1 "Instructional Policies"Course Completion requirements and classroom policies:

Students are expected to:

attend all class sessions (both lecture and lab) for the entire scheduled class time.

be responsible for all announcements and material presented in class, and for the completion of all homework and lab assignments.

actively participate in the learning process.

be considerate to your classmates and to your instructor.

come to class on time, ready to ask questions about previous lessons/assignments.

ask pertinent questions; contribute to discussions; avoid private conversations that distract the instructor and other students. read and study the text and other course materials and not rely entirely on the instructor for presenting every detail. turn in original work.

actively seek assistance from the instructor when necessary.

get any material missed due to absence.

turn off all cell phones and other electronic equipment (including laptops) during class. There is NO TEXTING during lecture or lab! inform the instructor about any health conditions which might create a classroom emergency. inform the instructor about any special needs for test taking or other accommodations.

**Any electronic device seen in student's possession during exam or quiz will result in the immediate failure of exam or quiz***Other things to keep in mind:

(Some students find it very helpful to have a study partner for the course.

(Dont expect to understand all of the material the first time you see it. Go over the material as many times and in as many different ways as you need to master it.

(Make full use of your textbook: try the questions in the chapters.

Complete the study guides and help sheets distributed in class.

Ask for help if you need it.

Have a positive attitude and enjoy the class!

Grading policy:

The point distribution for this course is as follows:

3 Lecture exams @ 100 pts each 300 pointsCumulative Final Exam150 points

Lecture assignments 30 points

Professional behavior10 points

Total lecture points possible 490 points

Lab quizzes @ 50 pts each100 points

Lab assignments 30 points

Lab skills demonstrations 25 points

Lab professional points25 points

Unknown lab report30 points

Total lab points possible 210 points

Total lecture points possible

490 points

Total laboratory points possible210 pointsTotal course points possible

700 pointsAssignment due dates will be announced in class. Exam dates are indicated on the course schedule.

Grading Scale:

90-100%A630 - 700 points

80-89.99%B560 - 629 points

70-79.99%C490 - 559 points

60-69.99%D420 - 489 points

Below 60%EBelow 420 points

"Incomplete" grades will not be considered unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent the student from completing the course and the student currently has at least a C grade. Students given an incomplete may only finish work; they may not repeat any work already done.

Attendance policy: Students are expected to attend every class and laboratory section, for the full, allotted time. Students who have conflicts that preclude regular, prompt, and complete attendance should not register for the class. It is the responsibility of the student to get any material missed due to absence. There are no makeup sessions for missed labs. Students are required to be present at the final examination. Henry Ford College requires students to actively participate in their learning with regular and sustained interaction. Since student success depends on active engagement, students who have NOT attended an entire class session by the College's Never Attended deadline will not be permitted into the class even if they are already enrolled in the class. Online students will be considered as "Never Attended" if they have not logged on or if they have only logged on without actively engaging in academically-related activities. All of the above students will be assigned a "Never Attended" grade on their record. Failure to attend class may result in cancellation or delays in financial aid and other benefits.

Missed exams: Lecture exams: Students may make up ONLY ONE lecture exam, but not the final exam. Arrangements for a make-up exam will NOT be made unless the student contacts the instructor immediately and provides a written excuse.

Lab quizzes: Students may make up ONLY ONE lab quiz. Arrangements for a make-up quiz will NOT be made unless the student contacts the instructor immediately and provides a written excuse.

All makeup exams are given at the end of the term. The format of makeup exams may differ substantially from the format of regular exams.

Late Assignments:

Late assignments will be accepted, but a 25% penalty will be deducted for each class session that the assignment is late.

Guidelines for Professional Behavior:

Professional behavior is expected of all students in Biology 135. Students are to conduct themselves in a way that is conducive to learning and which will prepare them for a professional career in their chosen profession and life as an educated citizen. Students will therefore be assessed on the development of their professional attitude and behavior in the classroom and laboratory. Students can lose a fraction or all of their professional points at any time by exhibiting unprofessional behavior. Unprofessional behavior includes, but is not limited to, the following:

being inconsiderate to or disrespectful of your classmates or instructor.

disrupting class through tardiness, leaving early, walking in front of the instructor during lecture, talking out of turn, using a cell phone or other electronic device during class, or inappropriately noisy or distracting behavior.

attempting to coerce the instructor to change established policies.

littering the classroom or laboratory.

failing to follow laboratory guidelines.

Students who consistently behave in a courteous and professional manner will receive all professional points. Students who act unprofessionally may be excluded from activities and may be dismissed from the course.Drop policy:Students who drop the course in the registrar's office on or before the official drop date are automatically assigned a grade of DR. Students wishing to drop the class MUST do so OFFICIALLY through the registrars office. The instructor will NOT drop students after the last official drop date (March 27, 2015).Course Schedules: These schedules are subject to change by the instructor.

Lecture Schedule:

DateTopicReading (

1/12Introduction, Themes of MicrobiologyChapter 1

1/14History of Microbiology Chapters 1, 2.1 - 2.4

1/18Sunday: Last day to withdraw with tuition refund; last day to add classes

1/19NO CLASS MLK DAY

1/21Molecules of Life

Chapter 2. 5- 2.8

1/26Cell structure: Prokaryotic cellsChapter 4

1/28Cell Structure: Eukaryotic cellsChapter 5.1 - 5.4

2/2Survey of EukaryotesChapter 5.5 - 5.8

2/4Survey of EukaryotesChapter 5.5 - 5.8

2/9VirusesChapter 6

2/11VirusesChapter 6

2/16Microbial growthChapter 7

2/18Exam I

2/23Microbial metabolismChapter 8

2/25Microbial metabolismChapter 8

3/2Microbial geneticsChapter 9.1 - 9.3

3/4Microbial geneticsChapter 9.4 - 9.6

3/9-3/15No class Spring Break

3/16Genetic EngineeringChapter 10

3/18Microbial ControlChapter 11

3/23Exam II

3/25Antimicrobial drugsChapter 12

3/27Last day to drop class

3/30Antimicrobial drugsChapter 12

4/1Human Microbial Ecology and PathogenesisChapter 13

4/6EpidemiologyChapter 13

4/8EpidemiologyChapter 13

4/13Food Microbiology

4/15

Nonspecific ImmunityChapter 14

4/20Specific ImmunityChapter 15

4/22Specific ImmunityChapter 15

4/27Immune disordersChapters 15, 16

4/29Exam III

5/4Review

5/6CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM (5:30 7:15 pm)

All readings listed are from the Talaro and Chess Microbiology text.Policy on Academic Dishonesty (Cheating)

Excerpted from HFC Catalog

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Henry Ford College considers academic dishonesty to be a serious offense. It is the policy of the College that determination of and appropriate action in respect to academic dishonesty by a student shall be a matter of individual judgment by the instructor. The instructor may administer a penalty up to and including failure in the particular course. It is the professional obligation of the faculty to enforce academic integrity in their courses.

Academic dishonesty is any activity intended to improve a students grade fraudulently.* It includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Unauthorized acquisition of tests or alteration of grades (such as the stealing of tests, test keys, or grade books from faculty offices or elsewhere, or the purchasing of tests or grade books);

2. Unauthorized use of notes, books, or other prohibited materials during an examination;

3. Open cheating on an examination (such as copying from another students paper);

4. Permitting another person to take a test in the students place or receiving unauthorized assistance with any work for which academic credit is received;

5. Providing unauthorized assistance with any work for which academic credit is received;

6. Revision of graded work in an attempt to receive additional credit fraudulently;

7. Plagiarism (using another persons work without acknowledgment);

8. Any other conduct intended to obtain academic credit fraudulently or dishonestly.

*Any dishonesty involved with exams will result in a grade of zero for this course. If an instructor fails a student in a course for academic dishonesty, the instructor must immediately notify in writing the student and the registrar of the infraction, retaining copies of both notifications.

The registrar maintains a record of all such violations. If a student fails two classes as a result of academic dishonesty, he or she is dismissed from the College for two academic years. In addition, a notation of the reason for academic dismissal is placed on the students transcript. The notation may be expunged at the discretion of the appropriate vice president if the student petitions for its removal after at least two years have elapsed since the disciplinary action.

If a student believes that the accusation is false, he or she may appeal through the Student Complaint Procedure. If the appeal reaches the Student Complaint Board, the Board may consider only whether the charge is justified. The Board may not set aside or change the penalty given by the instructor unless the charge of academic dishonesty is set aside.

*Any action that violates the Student Conduct Policy and Due Process Procedure is also subject to review under that policy.

An Open Letter to HFC Science Students:We have had a sudden increase in incidents of cheating among students in science courses. Cheating is defined in the Policy on Academic Dishonesty, and applies to tests, quizzes and exams, to in-class and out-of-class assignments, and to any other aspect of class for which you receive credit toward a grade. We consider cheating in class to be a very serious offense.

There are many ways students can cheat in class, some of which are quite sophisticated. Here are some recent examples of cheating on Tests, Quizzes, or Exams:

Communicating, or appearing to communicate with another person:

Talking (no matter what you say)

Passing notes (no matter what is on the note)

Using suspicious signals of any sort (hand signals, tapping pencils, sniffing, etc.)

Sharing calculators or other implements (no matter what is on it)

Using cell phones, PDAs or similar items for any reason (even if it is only for the calculator function).

Sharing any items your instructor allows individual students to bring into the exam.

Sharing or appearing to share information:

Copying from another persons paper

Allowing another person to look at your paper

Looking at another persons paper

Appearing to look at another persons paper

Possessing a prohibited item or information (even if you do not use it):

Any notes you are not specifically permitted to bring with you

Any permitted sheet that contains any nonpermissible information (e.g., your instructor says you may have only equations on an equation sheet and you have anything else written on it.)

Notes written on your clothing, your body, or anywhere else (no matter what they say).

Using calculators, etc. other than those specified by the instructor.

Assisting other students:

Creating a diversion that allows other people to cheat by distracting the proctor.

Passing information about an exam to students who have not yet taken it.

Taking an exam for another student.

Contrary to popular belief, the proctor does not have to catch you in the act of cheating they may discover it beforehand, later, or while grading. The same rules apply.

Students who cheat or assist others in cheating will be subject to academic penalties up to and including failure in the course. Incidents of cheating reported to my office will be forwarded to the Registrar for action. Two reports to the Registrar will result in your being debarred from the College.

Instructors have the duty to enforce general test-taking conditions to ensure the integrity of exams. They may use generally accepted security practices in carrying out this duty, including assigning seats, restricting access to the room, setting the rules for answering questions during the exam (or refusing to answer them), enforcing reasonable dress codes (e.g., no ball caps, no jackets, etc.), requiring photo identification, specifying exactly what items you are allowed to have with you at the exam, and examining any items you have with you (whether they are allowed or not). If you do anything that appears to be cheating, they have a duty to confiscate your exam and enforce the cheating policy without further notice.

You have been warned. If you dont do these things, you wont have a problem. If you do these things, you cant plead ignorance.

Janice GillilandAssociate Dean, Math and SciencesStudent Conduct Policy

Excerpted from the HFC Catalog

tc \l 1 "Excerpted from the HFCC Catalog"tc \l 3 ""RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESStudents have the rights and accept the responsibilities of participating in an educational environment when they enroll at HFC. Each student is expected to respect the rights of others and to help create an environment where diversity of people and ideas is valued. A collegiate community should be free from intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, as well as safe from violence. Students are also expected to know and obey federal and state laws and local ordinances, as well as be responsible for following College policies.

Students at HFC have the same rights under the constitutions of our nation and state as other citizens. These rights include freedom of expression, press, religion, and assembly. Freedom of expression, for example, includes the expression of reasoned dissent and the voicing of unpopular views. With every freedom goes the responsibility of according the same right to others. All students have the right to be treated fairly and to have access to College policies. Students are entitled to appropriate due process should they be accused of behavior that is in violation of laws or College policy.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

tc \l 2 "STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT"A. Students at HFC are expected to show respect for order, law, the personal rights of others, and the educational mission of the College, as well as to maintain standards of personal integrity.

B. Behavior or situations that violate these standards include, but are not limited to:

1. interference with normal College or College sponsored activities, including, but not limited to: teaching, College administration, and College Board meetings;2. non-compliance with the directions of College personnel, including campus safety, or with the orders of any College

board, such as the Student Center Board;

3. violation of accepted standards of decency;

4. discrimination against an individual or group in any activity, opportunity, or organization on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status;

5. harassment that interferes with an individuals work or educational performance;

6. physical assault;

7. stalking;

8. threats of injury or harm;

9. arson;

10. theft;

11. gambling;

12. property damage;

13. possession of firearms or dangerous weapons;

14. possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs.

The complete text of this policy is available in the office of the Vice President/Dean of Student Services, 430A Administrative Services and Conference Center.

Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs

tc \l 5 "Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs"Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages and drugs is forbidden on campus. Persons appearing on campus while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and other dangerous drugs, except as expressly permitted by law, will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.

Possession, consumption, sale, or purchase of any controlled substance which is illegal under state or federal law is prohibited on the campus of Henry Ford College.

Campus Attire

Students are expected to use good judgment, good taste, and decency with regard to their selection of dress.

Attendance

No system of cuts operates at Henry Ford College.

Students are expected to attend all the sessions of the classes for which they are enrolled.

Penalties may be imposed, at the discretion of the individual instructor, whenever the quality of the students work has been affected by absence or tardiness.

Students, as a matter of courtesy, should explain the reason for an absence to their instructors. Lack of attendance may affect the students final grade.

Absences in connection with participation in authorized college activities must be considered in the total picture of absences for all purposes, and it is the responsibility of the student to make up work missed.

Students are required to be present at the final examination. In case of absence, it is the students responsibility to contact the instructor in regard to makeup.

Supplemental Information1. Never Attended (NA) Grade

Students who have not attended class and taken an active part in required activities of the course by January 28, 2014 for 15-week classes will receive a grade of never Attended (NA) on their HFC record.

WHAT IS A NEVER ATTENDED STUDENT? Definition, as approved at the College Organization Meeting on 08/21/12:

Henry Ford College requires students to actively participate in their learning with regular and sustained interaction. Since student success depends on active engagement, students who have NOT attended an entire class session by the College's Never Attended deadline will not be permitted into the class even if they are already enrolled in the class. Online students will be considered as "Never Attended" if they have not logged on or if they have only logged on without actively engaging in academically-related activities. All of the above students will be assigned a "Never Attended" (NA) grade on their record.

2. Veterans

We have special services available for our students who are Veterans. For more information please visit http://www.hfcc.edu/campus_life/counseling/veterans.asp3. Learning Lab

Hours and many resources are available online at http://learnlab.hfcc.edu/.

4. E and DR grades

Students in Biology 135 who stop attending class, but do not officially withdraw by March 27, 2015 will receive a grade of E for the class. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Statement of receipt of Course SyllabusI have received a copy of the syllabus for Biology 135 and agree to abide by its terms and conditions.

I have also read and I understand the Policy on Academic Dishonesty, the Student Conduct Policy, and the Open Letter to HFC Science Students.

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Students Signature

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Section #

Copy 1 to be retained by instructor

Ms. Olgren

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