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MICR 130 General Microbiology Syllabus

CRN 53228 MWF 1:00 1:50 pm, MS 103

Leeward Community College, Fall 2013

Lecturer: Christina Connell, M.S. | [email protected] | 455-0290

(when emailing, please include MICR130 1pm in subject line)

Office hours (PS 102): MWF 12:00-12:50 pm, or by appointment

Course description: MICR 130 covers the fundamentals of

microbiology and the role of microorganisms in the

environment and in human affairs. Viruses, bacteria, algae,

protozoa and fungi are described and their economic

importance is discussed. Other topics include cell structure

and metabolism; microbial genetics; medical, food, water,

and soil microbiology. Emphasis is given to medical aspects, including bacterial and viral

diseases, immunology and chemotherapy. Class meets 3 hours per week. 3 credits.

Textbook (required):Microbiology: An Introductionby Tortora, Funke, & Case, 11th Ed (2013).

Older editions are acceptable.

Visit Laulima (https://laulima.hawaii.edu) to access course resources & announcements.

Student learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the different kinds of microorganisms, especially their similarities

and differences at the biochemical and cellular levels.

2. Compare and contrast the growth requirements of various microorganisms and apply

these principles to the control of microbial growth.

3. Examine how the principles of microbial genetics have a significant impact on the

exchange of genetic information between microbes and the creation of new abilities via

mutations.

4. Evaluate the implications of genetic engineering and biotechnology to the field of

microbiology and their impacts on humanity.

5. Apply the basics of epidemiology to the etiology of microbial diseases.

6. Investigate the various virulence factors of microscopic pathogens and demonstrate howthese virulence factors contribute to their ability to cause disease.

7. Apply an understanding of the immune system to its ability to ward off microbial

pathogens.

8. Apply an understanding of the immune system to the development of medical procedures

such as vaccination and immunologically-based diagnostic tests.

9. Illustrate how the basic principles of microbial metabolism and biochemistry form the basis

for the use of microbes in industrial applications

Welcome to micro!


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Grades:

Exams:4 multi-format examinations will be administered. Questions will be derived from material

covered in class and reading assignments. A portion of the final exam will be cumulative.

Assignments: 20% of your grade will be based on your performance on various in-class and

homework assignments. Details pertaining to each assignment will be provided as the semester

progresses.

Bonus opportunity: For 5 bonus points, locate a news article pertaining to a current event in

microbiology. Submit a 1-page typed or handwritten response (if typed - double spaced, 12 pointfont) along with the original article. At time of submission, share the event with your classmates

through a brief oral presentation (1-2 mins). Your written and oral responses should summarize

the event and, whenever possible, discuss its relevance to what you have learned in MICR 130.

You may complete this assignment 2x for a maximum of 10 bonus points.

Course policies:

Attendance: Regular and prompt attendance is expected. If you miss class, you are responsible

for all material missed and are encouraged to obtain notes from a classmate.

Exam make-ups: No exam make-ups will be permitted, except in the case of unavoidable andverifiable emergencies. In such cases, I must be notified as soon as possible and documentation

from the appropriate individual must be provided (e.g. doctors note). Conflicting appointments,

work schedules, and travel plans are not valid excuses. If you require a make-up due to an official

college-sponsored event, please notify me as soon as you learn of the anticipated absence so

that reasonable accommodations may be made. Make-up tests may differ from the regular tests.

Academic integrity: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. If there is evidence of cheating or

plagiarism, all students involved will receive no credit, and further action may be taken.

Learning Resource Center (LRC) : The LRC offers free tutors to help with MICR 130 concepts

and study strategies. For more information or to make an appointment, stop by the LRC on the2nd floor of the Learning Commons, call 455-0412, or visit http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc.

Student Disability Statement:According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no student shall be denied the benefits of an education

"solely by reason of a handicap." Students with documented disabilities who may need

accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Kakoo Ike (KI) program as soon as

possible. The KI Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Learning Commons building (to the right

of the main entrance). Students may also contact the coordinator by phone at 455-0421.

Exam 1 100 pts

Exam 2 100 pts

Exam 3 100 pts

Final exam 100 pts

Assignments 100 ptsTotal 500 pts

Total Points Earned Grade

450-500 A

400-449 B

350-399 C

300-349 D299 or below F


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Fall 2013 MICR 130 Schedule*

Week of Topic Chapter

Aug 26 Introduction

The microbial world and you

Chemical principles

1

2

Sept 2 Mon. Sept 2 No class (Labor Day)

Prokaryotic cells 4

Sept 9 Eukaryotic cells

Microbial metabolism

4

5

Sept 16 Metabolism continued 5

Sept 23 Mon. Sept. 23 Exam 1

Microbial growth 6

Sept 30 Control of microbial growth 7, 20

Oct 7 Microbial genetics Part 1 8a

Oct 14 Eukaryotes

Viruses

12

13

Oct 21 Viruses continued

Fri. Oct 25 Exam 2

13

Oct 28 Microbial genetics Part 2

Epidemiology

8b

14

Nov 4 Pathogenicity 15

Nov 11 Mon. Nov 11 No class (Veterans Day)

Microbial diseases 21-26

Nov 18 Microbial diseases continued

Fri. Nov 22 Exam 3

21-26

Nov 25 Immunology

Fri. Nov 29 No class (Thanksgiving break)

16

Dec 2 Immunology continued 17, 18

Dec 9 Environmental microbiology

Applied and industrial microbiologyWed. Dec 11 Last day of class

27, 28

Dec 18 Final exam 12:15 2:15 pm, MS 103

*Subject to modification

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