MBIO 1310 Microbes and Society An A + CE Course Fall, 2016 CRN:10092 Instructor: Dr. Poonam Gulati Office: N819 Phone: 713-221-8066 Email: gulatip@uhd.edu Office Hours: M: 11 am noon, 1 3 pm, F: 11am noon, 1 3 pm and by appointment Textbook: Weeks, Benjamin S and Alcamo, Edward I, Microbes and Society, 4 th edition, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2014. Lab Manual: Pommerville, Jeffrey C, Alcamo s Laboratory Fundamentals of Microbiology, 10 th edition, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2011 WELCOME TO MICROBIOLOGY! Course Description: this combined lecture/lab course explores the roles and significance of microorganisms in everyday life. Microorganisms are involved in processes of great value to humans, including food manufacturing, genetic engineering, vitamin and antibiotics production, soil fertility, production of biofuels, recycling of key nutrients, and bioremediation. A few microorganisms cause damage such as infectious diseases, food spoilage and corrosion of metal pipes. Other important areas that may be studied are biological warfare and bioterrorism. Course Objectives 1. Identify the main characteristics of microbes, including bacteria, archea, fungi, protists and viruses 2. Understand and be able to discuss the impact of microbes on society. 3. Perform lab techniques that enable the study of microbes in a laboratory setting. Standard Course Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Utilize scientific processes to identify questions pertaining to natural phenomena 2. Develop hypotheses, collect and analyze data using quantitative and qualitative measures. 3. Effectively communicate the analysis and results using written, oral and visual communication. 4. Collaborate in the evaluation of the quality of scientific evidence from multiple perspectives toward the goal of reaching a shared objective. What is an A + CE Course: an A+CE course is enhanced with the study of course-relevant community issues. In this course, we will analyze the use and abuse of antibiotics, reflect on the long term usefulness of antibiotics, and consider the consequences of diminishing antibiotics. A + CE Student Learning Outcome: Students will be able to analyze community issues with respect to different perspectives, theories, or solutions.
A + CE Requirements Students will do the assigned readings, view the relevant videos, and participate in discussions about the use and abuse of antibiotics Students will complete a Signature Assignment related to this issue. Students will also write a critical reflection after the Signature Assignment. Guidance will be provided for the Signature Assignment and the critical reflection. POLICIES 1. ACADEMIC HONESTY: the Honesty Code is followed by all members of the UHD academic community. It states: WE WILL BE HONEST IN ALL OUR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND WILL NOT TOLERATE DISHONESTY. The link to the UHD Honesty Policy Statement is http://www.uhd.edu/about/hr/ps03a19.pdf. Students are obligated to read the policy and understand all the academic honesty violations listed in there. 2. DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES: The University of Houston-Downtown complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with a disability. In accordance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, UHD strives to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them. If you believe that you have a documented disability requiring academic adjustments/auxiliary aids, please contact the Office of Disability Services, One Main St., Suite 409-South, Houston, TX 77002. (Office) 713-226-5227 (Website) www.uhd.edu/disability/ (Email) disabilityservices@uhd.edu 3. CLASS BEHAVIOR: Please don t be noisy by eating, talking on phone (please silence your phones) or to a neighboring student. If you are exhibiting rude or immature behavior I reserve the right to ask you to leave the class. 4. CLASS ATTENDANCE & ENROLLMENT: Your failure to attend class or make contact with faculty to adequately explain your absence by the 10 th class calendar day of the semester will result in your being administratively dropped from this course. Being dropped from this course may affect your enrollment status and/or your financial aid eligibility. 5. LAB SAFETY: You are required to wear a lab coat and closed-toed shoes to the lab at all times. You are also required to wear gloves and safety glasses when handling any microbial cultures. You can purchase a lab coat and safety glasses at the bookstore. 5. PREREQUISITES: None 5. GRADING STRUCTURE: Your final grade will be determined as follows. 4 Lecture Quests (lowest dropped) 30 Points
A + CE Signature Assignment 10 Critical Reflection 5 Food Fair Assignment 5 In class Forum 5 Lecture Final 15 Lab Quizzes, Work Sheets and Report 15 Lab Final 10 Attendance and Participation 5 Total 100 Your total points earned will be assigned as A for 90s, B for 80s, C for 70s, D for 60s and F for less than 60. 6. LATE POLICY: All assignments should be turned in at the beginning of the class period. No assignments will be accepted late. 7. HOW CAN I DO WELL IN THIS CLASS? a. Attend all classes to get the most out of the course. Lab is mandatory, they can't be set up again. b. Read the book and take notes it is very important to read the book as the lectures will not cover everything in detail. c. Form study groups: this is encouraged, but each person must do his/her own work. NO PLAIGERISM WILL BE TOLERATED - see Academic Honesty policy above d. Prepare for and take all tests and quizzes e. Hand in all assignments on time f. Follow the Honor Code 8. IMPORTANT DATES Lecture Quest 1 Sep 10 Quest 2 Sep 26 Quest 3 Oct 15 Quest 4 Oct 31 Final Dec 10 Lab Final Dec 5 Last date to drop without Sep 11 a grade
Last date to withdraw with Oct 31 a W LECTURE SCHEDULE (approximate) Topic Chapter Part I The Microbial World 1 Classification of Microbes, Microscopy 2 Molecules of Cell, DNA Story 3, 4 Bacteria 5 Viruses 6 Protists 7 Fungi 8 Microbial Growth and Control of Growth 9, 11 Part II Microbes and Food 12 Microbes and Industry, Biotechnology 14 A + CE Signature Assignment Microbes and Agriculture 15 Microbes and the Environment 16 Diseases 17-19 LAB SCHEDULE DATE EXERCISE EXER # Aug 27 Introduce Lab; Safety Info. Page IX Watch Lab Safety Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdfcpukxalw 29 Aseptic Transfer Discussion 1 Sep 3 Quiz 1 - Lab Safety Aseptic Transfer, Streak Plate 1, 2 5 Results of Exer.1, 2 10 Contamination Lab Blackboard 12 Results of Contamination Lab
Worksheet 17 Use of Microscope 3 19 Use of Microscope 3 24 Quiz 2 Microscope Start Koch s Postulates Blackboard 26 Gram Stain 6 Worksheet Stains Oct 1 View Structural Stns, Motility Test 7 3 Motility test result, finish struc stains Worksheet Stains 8 Throat Cultures Blackboard 10 Prepared Slides of Fungi, Protozoa 9 Worksheet 15 Prepared Slides of Fungi, Protozoa 9 17 Simulated Epidemic 10 22 Physical Agents against Bacteria 11 A Heat 24 Chem Agents and Antibiotics 12, 14 against Bacteria Worksheet 29 Complete Worksheet with results 31 Biochemical Characteristics 26 Selected Nov 5 Biochemical Characteristics 26 Selected 7 Results of Exer 26 12 Quiz 3 - Biochemicals, Virus Demo 14 Koch Postulates Report Due Slide Agglutination 30 A 19 Microbiology of Food 32 E - Yogurt 21 Results of Yogurt Prep 26 Microbiology of Water 33D 28 Results of Water Expt Dec 3 Review 5 Lab Final