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BIO-2120-VM01 - Elements of Microbiology Synonym: 187170 Location: Montpelier - Meets Online Credits: 4 Day/Times: Tuesday, TBA - Semester Dates: 05-26-2020 to 08-17-2020 Last day to drop without a grade: 06-11-2020 - Refund Policy Last day to withdraw (W grade): 07-14-2020 - Refund Policy Faculty: Melanie Meyer | View Faculty Credentials Materials/Lab Fees: $125.00 This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration Course Description: This course offers the student an opportunity to examine organisms that are too small to see with the naked eye and is a comprehensive study of the basic principles of microbiology. A brief survey of the history of the science is given. Emphasis is placed on understanding the variety and differences of microbes and their relationship to humans. Prior successful completion of BIO 2012 Human Anatomy and Physiology II is recommended. Essential Objectives: The successful student will be able to: 1. Compare the theoretical aspects of historical development in the field of microbiology to current concepts of microbiology. 2. Identify macroscopic and microscopic morphology of common microbial isolates. 3. Apply the theoretical and practical aspects of physical and chemical methods used to control microorganisms. 4. Explain the relationships that can exist between host and microorganism. 5. Discuss the disease process as it relates to common microbial pathologies. 6. Model and explain the theoretical and practical aspects of culturing and staining bacteria. 7. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating, and applying quantitative data and information. Lab Objectives: 1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to construct hypotheses, predictions, and lab reports and to design, analyze, and/or critique experiments found throughout peer-reviewed research and laboratory notebooks. 2. Utilize mathematical techniques necessary to properly collect and interpret data (i.e., unit conversions, standardization, and scaling necessary for data collection, graphing and charting). 3. Apply proper techniques in using common scientific tools to collect data and describe how they work (i.e., microscopes, spectrophotometers, UV sterilizers, etc.). 4. Identify and demonstrate lab safety techniques that are in line with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Textbooks: Summer 2020 textbook data will be available on April 6. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be for this course only. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks. Additional Instructor Pre-Assignments/Notes/Comments: Please note that the textbook ordered for this course is an e-book with an access code to a program called Mastering Microbiology which we will be using on a weekly basis. Students will be required to have the access code by the first week of class to complete weekly online assignments. An electronic textbook is included in the cost of the Mastering Microbiology access through Pearson. Textbook info is included here: Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText (Standalone Access Card) forMicrobiology with Diseases by Body System 5th Edition by Robert W. Bauman, PhD ISBN for the access card with etext included: 9780134618470 (Please do not register for the text on the Pearson site. We will have a link on our Canvas page to the homework site and you'll register there directly. Instructions to assist you in this process will be posted to our Canvas page in Week 0.) NOTE: For those that prefer having a physical copy of the text as well, feel free to buy a hard copy of the text in any edition but note that you will still need the access card and online access to our Mastering Microbiology page to complete weekly homework assignments. Pearson also offers the option of purchasing a paper copy of the text when you register for the Mastering Access with your code. Quizzes will be posted weekly and taken on Canvas. They will be timed at 60 minutes. All quizzes will be due Monday night before 11:59pm. Research project (Monographs) will involve both a paper and presentation. These present a wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into a topic that we'll be covering and share your expertise with your peers! We'll select projects early in the semester to give you plenty of time to complete the projects. Please use the vast library resources to help you complete a successful, academicaly sound paper. Methods: Weekly (Optional) Lecture Videos Weekly (Optional) ZOOM Q&A meetings for you to ask questions, get to know your classmates better, and discuss course content Class Discussion Boards Online Micro Lab Assignments Quizzes Midterm and Final Examinations Research Project and Online Presentations Evaluation Criteria: 20% Quizzes 20% Midterm & Final Exams 20% Homework & Lab Assignments on Mastering Microbiology 20% Discussion Boards 20% Research Project and Online Presentation Grading Criteria: A+= 97-100 A= 93-96 A- = 90-92 B+ = 87-89 B= 83-86 B-= 80-82 C+ = 77-79 C=73-76 C-= 70-72 D = 60-69 F = <60 Attendance Policy: Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential components of a student's success in college and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. Students will demonstrate attendance in the course each week through participation in weekly discussion boards. Contact Faculty: Email: Melanie Meyer Hiring Coordinator for this course: Ryan Joy Notes: Please email me with any questions about the course. melanie.meyer@ccv.edu I respond quickly to email! Syllabus: Week 1: 05/26 Chapter 1 A Brief Hx of Microbiology Chapter 2 Cell Structure and Function Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 1 Week 2: 06/02 Chapter 4 Microscopy, Staining, & Classification Chapter 6 Microbial Nutrition & Growth Chapter 7 Microbial Genetics Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 2 Week 3: 06/09 Chapter 9 Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment Chapter 10 Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 3 Week 4: 06/16 Chapter 11 Prokaryotes Chapter 12 Eukaryotes Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 4 Week 5: 06/23 Chapter 13 Viruses Chapter 14 Epidemiology Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 5 Highlight Discussion: The Epidemiology of COVID-19 Week 6: 06/30 Midterm Exam--Covering Weeks 1-4 Chapter 15 Innate Immunity Chapter 16 Adaptive Immunity Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 6 Week 7: 07/07 Chapter 17 Immunization and Immune Testing Chapter 18 AIDS and other Immune Disorders Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 7 Documentary & Discussion on Vaccine Controversy Week 8: 07/14 Chapter 19 Diseases of Skin/Wounds Chapter 20 Diseases of Nervous System/Eyes Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 8 Week 9: 07/21 Chapter 21 Diseases of Cardiovascular System and Systemic Inf. Chapter 22 Diseases of the Respiratory System Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 9 Documentary and Discussion: TB--The Silent Killer Week 10: 07/28 Chapter 23 Diseases of Digestive System Chapter 24 Diseases of Urinary Tract and Reproductive Systems Lab: Mastering Micro Lab 10 Week 11: 08/04 Monograph Student Research Presentations Review for final exam on ZOOM (Optional) Week 12: 08/11 Final Exam Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities: CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/ Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process. Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College. Course description details subject to change. Please refer to this document frequently.