| Originator: | Hansen, Kris Status: Approved Department: BIO Biology | |
| Date Created: | 08/19/2014 Submitted: 08/19/2014 Completed: 12/17/2014 | |
| Effective Semester: | Fall | |
| Catalog Year: | 2015-16 | |
| Course Prefix: | BIO | |
| Course Number: | 205 | |
| Course Full Title: | Microbiology with Lab | |
| Reason for Evaluation: | Competencies Change Description Change Prerequisite Change | |
| Current Credit: | 4 | |
| Lecture Hours: | 3 | |
| Lab Hours: | 3 | |
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| SUN Course?: | Yes | |
| AGEC Course?: | No | |
| Articulated?: | Yes | |
| Transfer: | ASU NAU UA | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIO 100 or BIO 181 or an appropriate score on the BIO 100 Challenge Exam | |
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| Catalog Course Description: | An in-depth study of microscopic organisms with emphasis on their form and function, and interactions with controlled and non-controlled environments. Topics to be studied include: Anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, microbial metabolism and growth, microbial genetics and biotechnology, classification of microorganisms, viruses and prions, microbial epidemiology and pathogenicity, host defenses and immunology. | |
| Course Learning Outcomes: | 1.Use scientific facts about the microbial world to improve upon their personal, local and global environments.(3,4)
2.Grow successful isolated colonies of a variety of microbs using various control mediums.(5) 3. Interpret results of bacterial growth grown in a multiplicity of environments. (3,5) 4. Analyze the importance each of our immune systems make to protect us from our environment and of their synergistic interactions. (3,5) 5. Use different staining techniques for observing a variety of microbial specimens and their biological makeup. (5) 6. Detect, through experimentation and observation, techniques and agents that would be most effective at protecting ourselves and others from infection. (3,4,5) |
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| Course Competencies: | Competency 1 Discover the evolution of discovery of the microbial world.
Objective 1.1 Compare nomenclature applied to various classes and species of microorganisms. Objective 1.2 Contrast the concept of cell theory with the theories of spontaneous generation and intelligent design. Competency 2 Discover principles of chemistry that apply to the biochemistry of the cell. Objective 2.1 Distinguish between the different bond types that create molecular coherence. Objective 2.2 Compare a synthesis reaction with a decomposition reaction in a living creature. Objective 2.3 Analyze how the characteristics of the water molecule make it an excellent solvent or medium for living cells. Objective 2.4 Contrast the microbial growth exhibited by different microbial specimens grown in mediums with a varied PH. Objective 2.5 Contrast the microbial growth exhibited by various microbial specimens grown in medium with a varied oxygen content. Objective 2.6 Report on cultural characteristic of microorganisms grown in nutrient broth, nutrient gelatin , agar plates and agar slants and deeps. Competency 3 Differentiate between the molecular makeup and biochemical uses of the different macro nutrient molecules. Objective 3.1 Identify the monomers of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Objective 3.2 analyze the structure and biochemical uses of carbohydrate molecules. Objective 3.3 Analyze the structure of and biochemical uses of lipid molecules. Objective 3.4 Analyze the structure of and biochemical uses of protein molecules. Competency 4 Analyze bacterial genetics and recombinant DNA technology as it relates to microorganisms. Objective 4.1 Analyze the mechanisms of horizontal and vertical gene transfer. Objective 4.2 Outline the process by which genetic information is modified through recombinant DNA technology. Objective 4.3 Provide examples of genetically modified organisms. Objective 4.4 Detect the health and environmental concerns regarding recombinant DNA technology. Competency 5 Contrast the structural differences or similarities between the prokaryote and eukaryotic cells. Objective 5.1 from microscopic observation report on the different structures found on bacterial surfaces. Objective 5.2 Appraise the need or purposes of the various structures observed on bacterial surfaces. Objective 5.3 Demonstrate the staining techniques for Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Objective 5.4 Outline the various molecules and structures that make up the eukaryote cell membrane. Objective 5.5 Outline the differences in the structural components found within the prokaryote cell verses the eukaryote cell. Objective 5.6 List the possible organelles along with their functions that are found within eukaryote cell Objective 5.7 Report on the differences seen in the motility of various bacteria as observed through experimentation. Objective 5.8 Use different staining techniques on different microbial specimens to accentuate different cell structures. Competency 6 Discover the different methods by which nutrients and other molecules pass in and out of cell membranes. Objective 6.1 Report on observations made on how molecular size affects the rate of diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane. Objective 6.2 Measure the effect of various hypertonic solutions on the rate of osmosis. Objective 6.3 Analyze the function and purpose of the sodium-potassium pump. Competency 7 Analyze the characteristics and biological importance of enzymes. Objective 7.1 Evaluate the importance of enzymatic structure as to its reactivity with co-enzymes, co-factors, and substrates. Objective 7.2 Report on the presence or non-presence of enzymatic activity exhibited by various bacteria through experimentation. Objective 7.3 Evaluate the effect of competitive inhibitors on normal enzymatic activity and the role of non-competitive inhibitors on negative feedback. competency 8 Outline the structural components involved in the make up of chromosomes and how they function in the processes of protein synthesis and DNA replication. Objective 8.1 List the control areas, molecules used, and processes involved during protein synthesis. Objective 8.2 List the molecules used and steps that are involved with DNA replication. Objective 8.3 Analyze how the different types of mutations can occur. Objective 8.4 Compare the different methods of genetic recombination that occurs in bacteria to the recombination that occurs in animal haploid cells. Objective 8.5 Analyze the benefits and negative possibilities that genetic engineering does or might present. Competency 9 Demonstrate how different environmental factors influence the virulence or morbidity of different microbial types. Objective 9.1 Report on the results determined by experimentation using different known disinfectants and sterilizing agents to determine their effectiveness at inhibiting different microbial growths. Objective 9.2 Report on how temperature. PH, and osmotic pressure effects bacterial growth. Objective 9.3 Report on how mechanical removal of bacteria is successful on hand washing while adjusting types of soaps or cleaners used and length of time hands were scrubbed. Competency 10 Classify microbial specimens into classes of bacteria, fungi,algae, protozoa and helminths. Objective 10.1 Outline various disease processes that occur from infection by specific pathogenic microbs. Objective 10.2 From the various classes of microbs, analyze specimens that are beneficial to us or the environment. Competency 11 Evaluate the various mechanisms or methods bacteria utilize to cause disease in the host. Objective 11.1 Evaluate how bacteria use the nutrients of the host. Objective 11.2 Evaluate the mechanisms used by bacteria to cause direct damage in local infections. Objective 11.3 Evaluate mechanisms used by bacteria for producing toxins that can cause systemic infections. Objective 11.4 List the differences between exotoxins and endotoxins. Objective 11.5 Evaluate bacterial involvement in hypersensitivity reactions. Objective 11.6 List the 4 different hypersensitivity reactions that can occur in humans and their characteristics. Competency 12 Evaluate the nonspecific defenses of humans against microbial infection. Objective 12.1 List the multiple ways in which our epidermis and mucus membranes and attached structures protect us from disease. Objective 12.2 Observe the different types of white blood cells. Objective 12.3 List the specific duties or functions of the different WBCs. Objective 12.4 Analyze the purpose of the 4 phases of phagocytosis. Competency 13 Outline the different types of acquired immunity. Objective 13.1 Analyze the effect of different acquired immunities on lifetime immunity. Objective 13.2 Compare the different methods of making vaccines and their different effects on lifetime immunity. Competency 14 Integrate the different immune systems interactions. Objective 14.1 List the steps involved to activate and utilize the humeral system to defend against infection. Objective 14.2 List the different immunoglobins and their functions or roles in controlling infection and disease. Objective 14.3 List the different types if T cells and their functions or roles when cell mediated immunity is activated to fight against infection or disease. Objective 14.4 Evaluate the importance of the different pathways used by the compliment system to control infection and disease. |
| Document | Document Name | File Type |
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| Review Document | Bloom's Taxonomy Worksheet - 2014-08-20 21:18:58 Etc/GMT | application/msword |
| Review Document | Bloom's A Different View - 2014-08-25 23:57:14 Etc/GMT | application/msword |