Department of Biology, Ave Maria University
BIOL 401: Microbiology with lab, Spring 2008
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COURSE: |
BIOL401 |
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PREREQUISITES: |
BIOL211, BIOL212 |
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CREDIT HOURS: |
4 |
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PROFESSOR: |
Dr. Stephen Cronin |
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OFFICE HOURS: |
Monday 12:10pm-1:50pm, Thursday 1pm-1:50pm, Academic Building Room 3051 |
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PHONE: |
(239) 280-1617 |
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E-MAIL: |
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SEMESTER: |
Spring 2008 |
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TIME AND PLACE: |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:10pm to 3:10pm, Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm in Academic Building Room 2032 |
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
BIOL401 is general study of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), emphasizing morphology, physiology, ecological relationships, and the nature of disease and its control. Consideration is also given to viruses. The laboratory portion of the class is a general study of microbiological techniques and applications.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the end of this course, students should be able 1. Grow, maintain and identify microbial cultures using standard techniques. 2. Draw conclusions about the physiology of microorganisms from the results of laboratory tests. 3. Communicate accurately and intelligibly general knowledge about microbial physiology, morphology, ecology and role in disease transmission. 4. Research, understand, and evaluate current literature in microbiology at a basic level.
IV. REQUIRED COURSEWORK:
1. Tests will consist of questions that need to be answered in paragraph format.
2. Final exam The final exam will be similar to the in class tests but will be longer. The final will be cumulative.
3. Lab assignments are take-home assignments relating to laboratory exercises.
4. Current microbiology assignment is a written review of a current paper in microbiology.
V. EVALUATION PROCESS
VI. GRADING
Your grade for the lecture portion of BIOL401 will be worth 50% of the total grade. The grade for the laboratory portion will count for the other 50% of the class. However, to pass BIOL401, you must have a passing grade in both the lecture and the laboratory sections of the class. Lecture and laboratory sections will be graded out of 200pts.
1. Five in class tests 25% 100pts
2. Comprehensive final 25% 100pts
3. Laboratory assignments 40% 160pts
4. Current microbiology 20% 40pts
In order for you to receive credit for work:
1. You must do the work. Unless otherwise instructed, tests and exams will be taken individually. No one else may take test or exams for you. Representing the work of others as your own is plagiarism. You should seriously read the section of the student handbook on plagiarism.
2. You must do the work on time. Tests and exams must be taken during the scheduled time. If a test is missed due to illness, you must take the test as soon as possible afterward. Assignments must be handed in at the assigned time. Tests missed for unauthorized reasons may be taken for ˝ credit. Assignments turned in late will lose 10% of the grade for each day the assignment is late.
3. You must do the work using only authorized material, communication, aid and assistance. If you are unsure about whether assistance is authorized, you should ask. Students are expected uphold the honor code.
VII. REQUIRED TEXTS:
Willey, Sherwood, and Woolverton, Microbiology, 7th ed. 2008 McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-0-070299291-5
Harley Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology 7th ed. 2008 McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-299293-9
VIII. SCHEDULE:
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January |
14 |
Introduction Chapter 1 in Willey et al. |
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15 Lab |
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16 |
Prokaryotic Cell Structure Chapter 3 in Willey et al. |
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18 |
Prokaryotic Cell Structure Chapter 3 in Willey et al. |
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21 |
Last Day to Add Microbial Nutrition Chapter 5 in Willey et al. |
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22 Lab |
Dilutions, Microscopy EX 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 in Harley, Chapter 2 sections 2.1, 2.2 in Willey et al. |
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23 |
Microbial Nutrition Chapter 5 in Willey et al. |
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25 |
TEST1 |
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28 |
Last Day to Drop Microbial Growth Chapter 6 sections 6.1, 6.2in Willey et al. |
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29 Lab |
Culturing Bacteria, Lab Ex 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 in Harley, Chapter 5 sections 5.7, 5.8 in Willey et al. |
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30 |
Microbial Growth Chapter 6, sections 6.5, 6.6 |
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February |
1 |
Control of Microorganisms Chapter 7 |
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4 |
Metabolism of Microbes Chapter 8 sections 8.1-8.6 |
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5 Lab |
Staining Techniques EX 6, 7, 8, 10 in Harley et al. Chapter 2, section 2.3 in Willey et al. |
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6 |
Ash Wednesday Metabolism of Microbes Chapter 8 sections 8.6-8.10 |
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8 |
Catabolism Willey et al. chapter 9 sections 9.1-9.4 |
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11 |
Catabolism Willey et al.chapter 9 sections 9.4-9.8 |
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12 lab |
Oxygen and determining bacterial numbers EX 17, 18,19 in Harley, Chapter 9 sections 9.6 and 9.7 in Willey et al. |
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13 |
Catabolism Willey et al.chapter 9 sections 9.8-9.12 |
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15 |
TEST2 |
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18 |
Last Day to Withdraw Without Penalty Biosynthesis Willey chapter 10 sections 10.1 to 10.4 |
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19 lab |
Carbohydrate & Lipid Metabolism EX 20,21,22 in Harley |
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20 |
Biosynthesis Willey chapter 10 sections 10.4 to 10.7 |
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22 |
Viruses Willey chapter 16 sections 16.1 to 16.4 |
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25 |
Viruses Willey chapter 16 sections 16.4 to 16.7 |
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26 lab |
Carbohydrate & Lipid Metabolism Day 2 EX 20,21,22 in Harley Protein Metabolism EX 25-34 in Harley |
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27 |
Bacteriophage Willey chapter 17 sections 17.1 to 17.3 |
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29 |
Bacteriophage Willey chapter 17 sections 17.4 to 17.6 |
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March |
3 |
Midterm reading day, No class |
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4 lab |
Protein Metabolism Day 2 EX 25-34 in Harley Bacterial Genetics EX 61, 62, 63 in Harley |
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5 |
Eukaryotic Viruses Willey chapter 18 sections 18.1-18.2 |
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7 |
Eukaryotic Viruses Willey chapter 18 sections 18.3-18.5 |
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10 |
TEST3 |
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11 lab |
Bacterial Genetics Day 2 EX 61, 62, 63 in Harley
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12 |
Innate Immune Responses Willey chapter 31 sections 31.1-31.4 |
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14 |
Innate Immune Responses Willey chapter 31 sections 31.5-31.6 |
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17 |
Adaptive Immunity Willey chapter 32 sections 32.1-32.4 |
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18 lab |
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19 |
Adaptive Immunity Willey chapter 32 sections 32.5-32.7 |
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21 |
Good Friday, No Classes |
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24 |
Easter week, No Classes |
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25 |
Easter week, No Classes |
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26 |
Easter week, No Classes |
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28 |
Easter week, No Classes |
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31 |
Adaptive Immunity Willey chapter 32 sections 32.8-32.11 |
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April |
1 lab |
Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth EX 39, 40, 41 in Harley |
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2 |
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4 |
TEST4 |
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7 |
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8 lab |
Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth EX 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 in Harley |
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9 |
Pathogenicity Willey chapter 33 sections 33.1-33.4 |
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11 |
Pathogenicity Willey chapter 33 sections 33.4-33.6 |
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14 |
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Willey chapter 34 sections 34.1-34.5 |
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15 lab |
Effects of Environmental Factors on Growth EX 42, 43, 44 in Harley |
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16 |
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Willey chapter 34 sections 34.6-34.9 |
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18 |
Epidemiology Willey chapter 36 sections 36.1-36.5 |
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21 |
Epidemiology Willey chapter 36 sections 36.6-36.11 |
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22 lab |
Determination of Bacterial Growth Rate EX 45 in Harley |
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23 |
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25 |
TEST 5 |
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28 |
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29 lab |
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30 |
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May |
1 |
Reading day |
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2 |
Reading day |
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3-8 |
Final exams |