SYLLABUS FORM WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Valhalla, NY lo DATE OF LAST REVISION 3. NAME OF REVISOR: Dr. Angela Casella Fall 06 Spring

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1 SYLLABUS FORM WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Valhalla, NY lo595 l. NAME OF COURSE: Basic Microbiology 2. DATE OF LAST REVISION 3. NAME OF REVISOR: Dr. Angela Casella Fall 06 Spring 4. NUMBER OF CREDITS: 3 5. NUMBER OF CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK: 2 lecture, 2 Lab 6. APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY OF OFFERING THIS COURSE Fall semester, Spring semester 7. PREREQUISITES OR ENTRY LEVEL SKILLS Anatomy & Physiology I 8. COREQUISITES None 9. PLACE OF THIS COURSE IN CURRICULUM: x Required for Curriculum Required for College Core x Elective Part of Required/Recommended Sequence with (Number of Course) 10. IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR TRANSFER? Yes x No 11. COURSE OBJECTIVES: List the course s learning objectives and describe how each objective/outcome will be measured. Objective - Upon successful completion, the student will be able to: 1. Present the historical landmarks in the development of the science of Micro 2. Identify & characterize the major groups of microorganisms. 3. Distinguish among viral, prokaryotic & eukaryotic structure, organization, metabolism, and environmental needs. 4. Explain & demonstrate basic techniques for visualization, cultivation & identification of a variety of microorganisms. 5. Explain how microorganisms cause disease. 6. Express the role of the normal flora in health & disease. This outcome will be measured by one or more of the following:

2 7. Characterize the body s defense against infectious agents. 8. Explain the fundamental mechanisms of the human immune response. 9. Relate the physical & chemical means used to control microbial growth & contamination. 10. Explain the bases for the use of microbial drugs. 11. Characterize the major microbial pathogens of man, especially those of the respiratory tract. 12. Discuss the determinants of disease within specific human populations. 13. Express the professional implications of the following: healthy carrier, compromised host, medical & surgical asepsis. 14. Explain how infectious disease may be transmitted by apparatus used in respiratory care. 15. Explain how to limit disease transmission via this apparatus. 16. Demonstrate understanding & appreciation of the role & responsibility of the health care giver as an agent of public health.

3 12. COURSE GRADE Based on the above measures, how will the final course grade be calculated? Two in class Lecture Exams Final Exam Lab Midterm Written Exam Lab Final Written Exam Practical Portion: Gram Stain Technique ** Lecture Portion of the Course is worth 67% (Each exam comprises 22.3% towards your final grade). ** Laboratory Portion of the course is worth 33% (Each exam comprises 16.5% towards your final grade). 13. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: List the different instructional methods you might use, in the course of the semester. List supplementary learning options, if any a. Lectures b. Group Discussion c. Outside Reading Assignments d. Classroom Participation e. Laboratory Exercises Performed by the Student f. Preparation of a Lab Report g. Independent Investigation/ Written & Practical Exams 14. CROSS-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES: A. General Education Enrichment: Does this course provide opportunities to draw upon examples or concepts from outside the main objectives of this area of study? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments. B. Information Management: Does this course provide opportunities to teach and/or require the students to apply information management skills? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments. C. Critical Thinking: Are there components of this course which teach and/or require students to demonstrate Critical Thinking? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments. D. Student Engagement: Does this course provide opportunities for students to participate in individual or group presentations or interactions? If yes, please briefly describe the content, activities or assignments. Opportunities General Education Activities or Assignments Information Management Critical Thinking Student Engagement

4 15. TOPIC OUTLINE 1. Introduction to Microbiology 2. History of Microbiology 3. Scope of Microbiology 4. Classification of Microbes 5. Survey of the Microbial World 6. Environmental needs of microbes 7. The Differences between Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes 8. Characterization of Microorganisms: Pure vs. Mixed Cultures 9. Microscopes: Applications/Uses 10. Preparing microbes for Light Microscopy 11. Morphology & Arrangement of Bacteria 12. Ultra-structures of Prokaryotic Organisms EXAM I (Topics 1-12 above) 13. Mechanisms of the Gram Stain 14. General features of the cytoplasmic membrane 15. Osmotic conditions in an aqueous environment 16. Bacterial Inclusions 17. Dormant forms of Prokaryotes: spores & cysts 18. Gross morphological characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms 19. Cellular organelles 20. Dormant forms of eukaryotic microorganisms 21. Nutritional requirements & Microbiological Media 22. Nutritional Classifications of Microorganisms EXAM II (Topics above) 23. Media for Fungi, Protozoa, Algae 24. Physiological groups of bacteria (Anaerobes, aerobes, etc.) 25. Differential & Selective Media 26. Microbiological Assays/MIC 27. Tissue Cultures 28. Effects of Temperature on the growth of microorganisms 29. Ultraviolet Radiation-Bactericidal Effects? 30. Psychrophiles, Mesophiles, Thermophiles: Definitions & examples 31. Environmental effects on bacterial growth: ph, hydrostatic pressure, etc,. 32. Types of reproduction: sexual vs. asexual reproduction 33. Growth of microorganisms 34. Growth of bacterial cultures: Growth Curves 35. Control of Microorganisms: Principles & Physical Agents FINAL EXAM (Topics above) 16. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF COURSE (such as equipment, specified software, space requirements, etc.)

5 APPENDIX I: REQUIRED TEXTS AND/OR MATERIALS REQUIRED BY THE STUDENT (Include Supplementary Readings) TEXTBOOK: Microbiology, Principles and Explorations by Jacqueline G. Black Wiley Publishers LABORATORY MANUAL: Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology by Johnson and Case APPENDIX II: - CATALOG DESCRIPTION: (Approximately 65 words or less) Biol 203,204 BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3 CREDITS The more important bacteria, yeasts, molds, and their occurrence, nature, growth, control; sanitary practices in the preparation, service, and storage of foods. Relationship of micro-organisms to each other and their place in the living world; medical microbiology; common pathogens of man and their destruction, removal, and inhibition. Special attention given to respiratory pathogens. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2