COURSE STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE: General Microbiology is offered for 4- and 5-unit as a 29-day intensive, face-to-face, immersion course organized into 4 learning periods. Each learning period comprises 2 face-to-face lecture sessions, 2 face-to-face laboratory sessions, and a minimum of 15 hours of self-paced, web-based learning activities. The purpose of General Microbiology is to convey the general concepts, methods, and applications of general microbiology for the health sciences. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to convey the general concepts, methods, and applications of general microbiology for the health sciences. Topics include immunology, bacteriology, virology, and mycology. The course also covers the morphology, biochemistry, and physiology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi; the diseases caused by these microorganisms and their treatments, and the immunologic, pathologic, and epidemiological factors associated with diseases. MEETING TIMES: Please keep in mind that your attendance is required (see below our attendance guideline) when face-to-face classes are held. The course meets for 4 consecutive weekends from 8:30am to 6:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. On the first day of class, your instructor will inform you when breaks will be scheduled. When Lecture is held in the morning, please observe the following course schedule: 8:30am 1:30pm Lecture 2:10pm 6:30pm Laboratory When Laboratory is held in the morning, please observe the following course schedule: 8:30am 12:50pm Laboratory 1:30pm 6:30pm Lecture Exam 2 takes place on the Wednesday after the last weekend of class, starting at 6:30 pm and ending 8:00pm. TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Tortora, G., Funke, B., Case, C. (2015). Microbiology: an introduction. 12th. ed. San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-10: 0-321-929-152 Leboffe, M., Pierce, B. (2012). Microbiology: laboratory theory & application. 2nd. ed. Englewwod, CO: Morton Publishing Company. ISBN-10: 0-895-829-479 Optional preparatory text: Garret, Lori & Penn, Judy (2009). Get ready for microbiology. San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-10: 0-321-683-471 You have additional instructional resources/materials available to you in the course s learning platform. Laboratory experiments and safety instructions are also available in the course s learning platform. 1
COURSE EXPECTATIONS AND OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to be a participatory endeavor among you, your colleagues, and your instructors during lecture and lab with learning as the ultimate goal. We encourage and expect you to take responsibility for your learning, bringing your life and professional experiences and prior knowledge into play in an interactive manner. To help you fulfill this requirement try adopting a growth mindset that involves learning for the sake of learning and personal enrichment rather than learning exclusively for the test or for a desired letter-grade in the course. Attend all lecture and laboratory sessions, be punctual, interact with your colleagues, be curious by asking questions, and provide real-life examples of your experiences related to what is being discussed. Plan to devote a minimum of 15 hours each week outside of class on our web-based platform. Use this time to exchange information among your classmates in the student forums provided. The web-based platform includes several practice quizzes and exercises design to maximize learning. Keep in mind that authentic learning extends beyond mere memorization and involves seeking the underlying meaning behind key concepts. And finally, we expect the following learning outcomes once you re finished with the coursework: 1. Describe the microbial world and its effects, both positive and negative, on humans 2. Distinguish and test microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and helminthes) for detection, morphological structure, the pathophysiology of infection, and the symptoms and diseases they cause. 3. Acquire tools to describe the epidemiologic distribution and ascertain the immune system s response to diseases caused by microorganisms. 4. Describe the immune system and the functions of the immune system as they are used to combat microbes that causes infectious diseases. 5. Apply the science of microbiology to contemporary health issues that include antibiotic resistance, the development of vaccines to zoonotic and parasitic infections, food-borne outbreaks, the intestinal micro biome, and the re-emergence of infectious diseases. 2
LECTURE CONTENT OUTLINE: Sessions Topics 1 The microbial world and its relationship to humans / Microbes, human welfare and human disease / Cell biology of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. 2 Cell biology of Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes (continued) / DNA and RNA / Microbial growth and its control / Microbial genetics, mutation, and recombination. 3 Classification of Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, and viruses / Methods of identifying microorganisms / Domains Bacteria and Archaea. 4 Domains Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminthes / Viruses, Viroids, and Prions. 5 Pathology, Infection, and Disease / Principles of Epidemiology / Microbial mechanisms of pathogenicity / Pathogenic properties of viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, and helminthes. 6 Pathogenic properties of viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, and helminthes (continued) / Microbial diseases: skin, eyes, nervous system, cardiovascular, lymphatic and digestive systems. Microbial diseases (continued): respiratory system, urinary and reproductive systems / Innate immunity / Adaptive immunity / 7 Vaccines / Diagnostic immunology / Disorders associated with the immune system / Antimicrobial drugs / Introduction to environmental and industrial microbiology. 8 Diagnostic immunology (continued) / Disorders associated with the immune system / Antimicrobial drugs / Introduction to environmental and industrial microbiology. 3
LABORATORY CONTENT OUTLINE: Sessions 1 and 2 3 and 4 5 and 6 7 and 8 ABSENTEEISM: Activities Lab A: The Microscope, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Comparisons of Size, Shape and Motility Lab B: Bacterial Staining and Identification Lab A: Aseptic Technique and Transfer of Microorganisms Lab B: Obtaining Pure Cultures From a Mixed Population Lab C:Using Biochemical Testing to Identify Bacteria Lab D: Human Body Ecology (lab experiment handout) Lab A: Direct and Indirect Serological Technique Lab B: Isolation and Identification of diverse microbes. Lab A: Use of Physical Agents, Disinfectants, Antiseptics and Antimicrobial Chemotherapeutic Agents to Control Microorganisms Lab B: Parasitology Keep in mind that this is a face-to-face course. It is not a hybrid or distance learning course, and as such your attendance is expected during all lecture and laboratory sessions. In order to obtain the full number of credits for this course, you must be present in the classroom/laboratory a minimum of 90% of the time. Most importantly, you must register your attendance or register your presence electronically during each session for both lecture and laboratory this is the only acceptable way to prove attendance! On the other hand, there are some situations that can be recognized as excused absences (such as a student s serious illness or a death in the student s immediate family), as long as they are properly documented. Please visit www.integratedscienceprogram.com/academic-policies/ and read our ISP Guidelines on Attendance to get acquainted with detailed provisions on absenteeism. COURSE WITHDRAWAL: You are entitled to cancel enrollment on the course with no financial responsibility (with full refund, except for the non-refundable application and registration fees) if you fill-out an online drop request by the Friday before the second weekend of instruction You can withdrawal from the course at any time and may be entitled to a partial refund. Please visit www.integratedscienceprogram.com/academic-policies/ and read our ISP Guidelines on Course Withdrawal to get acquainted with detailed provisions on course withdrawal. 4
QUIZZES/TESTS/EXAMS GENERAL GUIDELINES: Please make sure you are in class at least 15 minutes before the start of the quiz, test, or exam. If you are late, you will be granted admission to the room provided nobody has finished the quiz/test/exam and left the room; however, if you do arrive late then you will NOT be granted extra time to complete the quiz, test, or exam in question, and the scheduled assessment ending time will stand. It is expected that you abide by the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the performance of academic assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams, avoiding academic dishonesty in all of its forms, including cheating and plagiarism. Should a cheating or plagiarism incident occur, the instructor in charge of the course has the authority to determine the penalty to be applied ranging from taking points off to failing the student for that assignment, quiz, test, or exam. Please visit www.integratedscienceprogram.com/academic-policies/ and read our ISP Guidelines on Cheating and Plagiarism to get acquainted with detailed provisions on academic integrity. If you, for any reason, miss a quiz, test, or exam you should contact your instructor immediately to schedule a make-up. All missed tests must be taken within 8 days, or within 10 days if the missed assessment is Exam 2. Unless you provide verifiable evidence documenting an emergency or educational conflict, you are subject to make-up fees. Please visit www.integratedscienceprogram.com/academic-policies/ and read our ISP Guidelines on Attendance to get acquainted with detailed provisions on quiz/test/exam make-ups. If you are unable to complete the coursework, then you may be entitled to request an incomplete grade to be reflected in your transcript. Please visit www.integratedscienceprogram.com/academic-policies/ and read our ISP Guidelines on Incomplete Grade to learn more about incomplete grade. TAKING THIS COURSE FOR 5 UNITS: If you are taking this course for 5 units, you will need to engage in a Capstone Project since the very first day of the class. You should consult with your instructor before the first day of class to define your capstone. You will be required to dedicate an additional 45 hours of work toward your Capstone and to present a final paper following the AMA format. 5
TEST INFORMATION/SCHEDULE 4 UNITS: What? When? How long? Where? Start Time? What is in it? Points: Quiz 1 Sat. Week 2 30 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 1 of Lecture 45 Lab Report 1 Sun. Week 2 n/a Lab Room/Online By 6:00 pm Lab. Session 1, 2, 3 20 Exam 1 Sat. Week 3 60 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 1 and 2 of Lecture 100 Quiz 2 Sat. Week 4 30 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 3 of Lecture 45 Lab Present/Practicum Sun. Week 4 n/a Lab Room By 6:00 pm Lab. Results from Session 7 20 Exam 2 Wed. after last class 90 min. TBA 6:30 pm Week 3 and 4 of Lecture 100 e-quizzes Tue. Week 2, 3, 4 20 min. each Online By 7:00 pm Weekly notes 20 Online Participation Every week n/a Online n/a Online discussion 20 Lab Participation 30 GRADING SCALE: Total Course Points: 400 360 400 = A 240 279 = D 320 359 = B Below 240 = F 280 319 = C TEST INFORMATION/SCHEDULE 5 UNITS: What? When? How long? Where? Start Time? What is in it? Points: Quiz 1 Sat. Week 2 30 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 1 of Lecture 45 Lab Report 1 Sun. Week 2 n/a Lab Room/Online By 6:00 pm Lab. Session 1, 2, 3 20 Exam 1 Sat. Week 3 60 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 1 and 2 of Lecture 100 Quiz 2 Sat. Week 4 30 min. Lecture Room 8:30 am Week 3 of Lecture 45 Lab Presentation Sun. Week 4 n/a Lab Room By 6:00 pm Lab. Results from Session 7 20 Exam 2 Wed. after last class 90 min. TBA 6:30 pm Week 3 and 4 of Lecture 100 e-quizzes Tue. Week 2, 3, 4 20 min. each Online By 7:00 pm Weekly notes 20 Online Participation Every week n/a Online n/a Online discussion 20 Capstone Paper Wed. after last class n/a Online n/a Capstone Paper 100 Lab Participation 30 GRADING SCALE: Total Course Points: 500 450 500 = A 300 349 = D 400 449 = B Below 300 = F 350 399 = C 6