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. | connellc@hawaii.edu | 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.
Welcome to micro!

Textbook (required): Microbiology: An Introduction by 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 how these 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

Grades: Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Final exam Assignments Total 100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 100 pts 500 pts Total Points Earned 450-500 400-449 350-399 300-349 299 or below Grade A B C D F

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 point font) 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 and verifiable 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 the 2nd 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.

Fall 2013 MICR 130 Schedule* Week of Aug 26 Topic Introduction The microbial world and you Chemical principles Sept 2 Sept 9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Sept 30 Oct 7 Oct 14 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Dec 2 Dec 9 Mon. Sept 2 No class (Labor Day) Prokaryotic cells Eukaryotic cells Microbial metabolism Metabolism continued Mon. Sept. 23 Exam 1 Microbial growth Control of microbial growth Microbial genetics Part 1 Eukaryotes Viruses Viruses continued Fri. Oct 25 Exam 2 Microbial genetics Part 2 Epidemiology Pathogenicity Mon. Nov 11 No class (Veterans Day) Microbial diseases Microbial diseases continued Fri. Nov 22 Exam 3 Immunology Fri. Nov 29 No class (Thanksgiving break) Immunology continued Environmental microbiology Applied and industrial microbiology Wed. Dec 11 Last day of class Final exam 12:15 2:15 pm, MS 103 21-26 21-26 16 17, 18 27, 28 8b 14 15 1 2 4 4 5 5 6 7, 20 8a 12 13 13 Chapter

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*Subject to modification