Bicol University

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Daraga, Albay

Course Title: Microbiology

Course Number: Biological Science Education 7

Course Prerequisite(s): Bio. Sci. Ed. 1 and 2

Number of Credits: 4

Course Placement: BSED Third Year Biological Science Major

Semester/Term: 1st Semester, SY 2016-2017

Time/Room: TF/ 1:00pm-4:00pm

Course Description: An introduction to the microbial world. It focuses on the major groups of microorganisms. Their vital functions in our environment, their
growth, multiplication and distribution in nature, and how they are studied in the laboratory .

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Every BU graduate should:

a. demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills into solve skills and to support lifelong learning;
b. communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use ICT tools;
c. collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
d. create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.
College Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the College of Education are teachers who can:

a. exhibit comprehensive content, pedagogical and technological knowledge, and understanding of the learner,
b. demonstrate a wide range of skills in curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, instructional delivery, assessment and
research;
c. develop innovative teaching approaches for diverse learners;
d. uphold the dignity of the teaching profession anchored on global perspective; and
e. pursue life-long learning for personal and professional growth.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the BSED Program are teachers who:

a. Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the development of adjacent learners;
b. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge of various learning areas in the secondary curriculum;
c. Create and utilize appropriate materials and assessment tools to enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes;
d. Practice ethical standards of the teaching profession; and
e. Exhibit willingness and capacity to continue learning and render service to the community.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Create timeline documentation of the historical foundations of microbiology.

2. Show understanding through performing laboratory of the basic concepts in microbiology.
3. Identify the distinguishing structural characteristics of the various groups of microorganisms.
4. Explain the role of microbes in the field of medicine, agriculture, industry, soil fertility and water supplies.
5. Expound how microorganisms may contribute solutions to some of the environmental pollutants and adequate food supply.
6. Demonstrate how microorganisms are being studied in the laboratory.
7. Describe the general biochemical processes involved in the use of microorganisms.
8. Design a full blown experimental research in Microbiology.
Course Outline:

Instructional Instructional Time

Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Content Assessment Performance Standard
Delivery Resources Allotment
Discuss the vision, mission, goals ORIENTATION OF Lecture-Review Course Recitation The students can recall 1
and objectives of BUCE. THE VMGO, PEO, PO syllabi,VMGO, 100% of the VMGO of
Quality Policy BUCE
Create commitment to Bicol
University.

Outline significant learning concepts

in Microbiology COURSE Lecture-Discussion Essay The students can 1
ORIENTATION AND Course syllabus discuss/explain at least
Recognize important points for REQUIREMENTS 75% of the concepts
strengths and weaknesses

Explain the study of Microbiology NATURE AND SCOPE Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
involvement in numerous science OF MICROBIOLOGY Discussion Presentation discuss/explain at least
areas Essay 75% of the concepts
Inquiry Approach Hand-outs
Create ideas contributing to
microbial concepts

Synthesize the various ideas in

microbiology
Demonstrate proper handling, using INTRODUCTION TO Demonstration PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
and keeping of microscope MICROSCOPY Presentation locate/describe at least
Lecture-Discussion Practical Work 75% of the concepts
Locate and identify the common Hand-outs
parts of microscope Practical Work
Approach
Describe the functions of each part
of the microscope
Discuss microbial importance to the MAIN THEMES OF Interactive PowerPoint Recitation The students can 6
operation of the Earth’s Ecosystem MICROBIOLOGY Discussion Presentation discuss/explain at least
as Photosynthesis, Decomposers Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
and Recyclers Inquiry Approach Hand-outs
Explain the versatility of microbes in
industrial production, agriculture,
medicine and environmental
protection

Explain the history of microbiology

as marked by numerous significant
discoveries and events in
microscopy, culture techniques and
controlling microbes
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 6
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Culture microorganisms by Hay correctly.
Infusion

Observe different kinds of

microorganisms

Identify common protozoa in the

hay infusion

Create compilation of images of

protozoan microbes

Differentiate microbial growth

against time intervals
Explain the scope of Microbiology GENERAL Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
CHARACTERISTICS Discussion Presentation identify/describe at least
Describe the impact of microbes on OF Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
Earth MICROORGANISMS Hand-outs

Synthesize the Human use of

Microorganisms

Identify the general characteristics

of microorganisms
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Identify general characteristics of correctly.
microbes

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Demonstrate understanding of the HISTORICAL Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can explain at 3
development of microscope FOUNDATION OF Discussion Presentation least 75% of the concepts
MICROBIOLOGY AND Inquiry Approach Practical Work
Demonstrate the step by step TAXONOMY Hand-outs
procedure of scientific method

Explain how experiments break

beliefs of abiogenesis

Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments biogenesis correctly.
and pasteurization

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion

Identify a prokaryotic microbes METHODS OF Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 6
through form and function STUDYING Discussion Presentation identify/describe at least
MICROORGANISMS Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
Differentiate the different types of Hand-outs
media

State the chemical component of

types of media
Describe the methods and tools
used for preparing a culture of
microorganisms
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments on microbial correctly.
culturing techniques

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Describe the characteristics of cell MICROBIAL CELL Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can describe 3
and life STRUCTURE Discussion Presentation at least 75% of the
Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz concepts
Synthesize prokaryotic profiles Hand-outs

Synthesize eukaryotic profile

Differentiate gram positive bacteria

from gram negative bacteria

Explain the functions of different

microbial structure
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments on microbial correctly.
culturing techniques

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Compare a prokaryotic microbe DIVERSITY OF Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 6
from a eukaryotic microbe MICROORGANISMS Discussion Presentation discuss/identify/ explain at
Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz least 75% of the concepts
Identify the general structure of a Hand-outs
prokaryotic cell

Explain the difference between the

Gram – positive Bacteria from a
Gram-negative bacteria

Discuss the generalized structure of

a bacteria

Compare bacteria from Archeans

Identify major taxonomic group of

bacteria

Discuss bacterial identification and

classification system
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments on microbial correctly.
morphology

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Describe a Prokaryotic Cell EUKARYOTIC Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
MICROORGANISMS Discussion Presentation describe/discuss at least
Discuss the Characteristics of Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
Bacteria and its Classification Hand-outs

Discuss the roles played by

Bacteria and Archea
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK: PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments on microbial correctly.
morphology

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Describe a Eukaryotic Cell PROKARYOTIC Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
MICROORGANISMS Discussion Presentation describe/discuss at least
Discuss the Characteristics of Fungi Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
and its Classification Hand-outs

Discuss the roles played by fungi,

algae and some protozoan
Express ideas through written MIDTERM Examination Test papers Examination The students can answer at 1
examination EXAMINATION least 75% of questions
correctly
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK: PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiments on microbial correctly.
morphology

Analyze results and data

Draw comprehensive and factual

conclusion
Identify concepts about virus VIRUSES Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 5
Discussion Presentation identify/explain at least 75%
Explain the significance of viruses in Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz of the concepts
the biological spectrum Hand-outs

Describe structure of a virus

Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK: PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Construct T2 Virus Model and correctly.
Adenovirus Model
Analyze results and data
Draw comprehensive and factual
conclusion
Explain the significance of MICROBIAL Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 5
metabolic enzymes in microbial PHYSIOLOGY Discussion Presentation identify/explain at least 75%
metabolism Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz of the concepts
Hand-outs
Identify concepts of microbial
metabolism
Describe the different process
involving microbial physiology
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiment on microbial correctly.
physiology
Analyze results and data
Draw comprehensive and factual
conclusion
Discuss the different factors that ELEMENTS OF Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 5
have the greatest impact on MICROBIAL Discussion Presentation identify/explain at least 75%
microbes NUTRITION, Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz of the concepts
ECOLOGY AND Hand-outs
Explain the energy sources for GROWTH
microbial growth
Identify elements of microbial
nutrition, ecology and growth
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
Construct experiment on microbial questions for analysis
nutrition and growth correctly.
Analyze results and data
Draw comprehensive and factual
conclusion
Discuss the methods of physical PHYSICAL AND Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
and chemical control of microbes CHEMICAL CONTROL Discussion Presentation discuss/explain at least
OF MICROBES Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz 75% of the concepts
Explain the chemical agents on Hand-outs
microbial control

Identify different ways to control

microbes chemically and physically
Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK: PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiment on microbial correctly.
control
Analyze results and data
Draw comprehensive and factual
conclusion
Compare and contrast primary ENVIRONMENTAL Lecture – PowerPoint Recitation The students can 3
treatment, secondary treatment, MICROBIOLOGY Discussion Presentation describe at least 75% of
advanced treatment, and anaerobic Inquiry Approach Essay/Quiz the concepts
digestion Hand-outs
Describe how septic systems
function
Describe how drinking water is
typically treated
Describe the importance of indicator
organisms, and explain how total
coliforms are detected
 Observe laboratory safety and LABORATORY WORK: PROBEX Laboratory Exercises Laboratory Perform experiment 3
precautionary measures Reports procedure and answer
questions for analysis
Conduct experiment on microbial correctly.
control
Analyze results and data
Draw comprehensive and factual
conclusion
Express ideas through written FINAL EXAMINATION Examination Test papers Examination The students can answer at 1
examination least 75% of questions
correctly
Total 103 hours

Course Requirements:
1. Class Participation
2. Oral Reports
3. Laboratory Reports

System of Computing Grades:

Midterm/Final Examination 40%
Class Standing (Participation, Quizzes) 30%
Laboratory 30%
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100%
Final Rating = 1/3 (midterm grade) + 2/3 (tentative grade)

References:

A. BOOKS

Talaro, Kathleen, et.al, (2012) Foundations in Microbiology 8 th Ed. McGraw Hill Inc.

Engel Kirk P. et al, (2007) Burton’s Microbiology for the Health Science 8 th Ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Inc.
 Talaro, Kathleen, (2005) Foundations in Microbiology 5 th Ed. McGraw Hill Inc.

Sundararaj, A.L et.al (2004), Microbiology. Tamil Nadu Inc.

Perez, Teresa et al. (2000) Laboratory Manual in Microbiology. CEU.

B. WEBSITE

http://www.microbeworld.org/history-of-microbiology
https://sites.google.com/site/rccmicrobiology/chapter-1-the-main-themes-in-microbiology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0qPVxRCI5o (slides)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFeNmssVy-k (slides)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGwsz7XaufA (slides)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o6huiw7u5o (video on prokaryotes and eukaryotes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ms04x6MvMY (video on viruses)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DP-MAhr0YY

Prepared by:
Recommending Approval:
JANETTE N. ARIOLA, MABio.Ed.
Professor MA. LOURDES M. MACASINAG, MST
BSED Department Chairperson

Approved:

LORNA M. MIÑA, Ph.D.

Dean