Standard |
BIO 197 - Introductory
Microbiology
Provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases. Topics include: characterization, classification, and description of microorganisms; use of compound microscope; morphology and fine structure of bacteria; gram positive and gram negative bacteria; reproduction and growth of bacteria; viral diseases; host-parasite relationship; host defense mechanisms; epidemiology; antimicrobial and chemotherapeutic agents; control of microorganisms; and laboratory safety.
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Competency
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Characterization, Classification, and Description of Microorganisms |
Class |
3 |
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Use of Compound Microscope |
D. Lab |
4 |
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Morphology and Fine Structure of Bacteria |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria |
Credit |
5 |
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Reproduction and Growth of Bacteria |
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Viral Diseases |
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Host-Parasite Relationship |
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Host Defense Mechanisms |
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Epidemiology |
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Antimicrobial and Chemotherapeutic Agents |
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Control of Microorganisms |
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Laboratory Safety |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
BIO 193 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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Class |
D.Lab |
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CHARACTERIZATION,
CLASSIFICATION, AND DESCRIPTION OF MICROORGANISMS |
5 |
11 |
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Characterization |
Explain characterization of organisms. |
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Classification |
Classify organisms. |
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Staining techniques |
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Use staining techniques to classify specific organisms. |
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Identification |
Identify common microorganisms from their chemical and physical properties. |
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USE OF COMPOUND MICROSCOPE |
1 |
5 |
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Operation |
Operate a compound light microscope. |
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Maintenance |
Maintain a compound light microscope. |
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MORPHOLOGY AND FINE STRUCTURE OF BACTERIA |
2 |
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Summarize the morphology of bacteria. |
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Fine structure |
Explain the fine structure of bacteria. |
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GRAM POSITIVE AND GRAM NEGATIVE
BACTERIA |
3 |
5 |
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Bacteria |
Identify common gram negative and gram positive bacteria. |
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Properties and morphology |
Describe bacteria with unusual properties and complex morphology. |
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REPRODUCTION AND GROWTH OF
BACTERIA |
3 |
5 |
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Reproduction |
Explain the reproduction of bacteria. |
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Growth |
Describe bacteria growth. |
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Cultivation |
Cultivate specific microorganisms in various media. |
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Determine the exact number of microorganisms in a culture medium by both direct and indirect methods. |
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VIRAL DISEASES |
3 |
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Replication |
Explain the replication of viruses. |
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Structure and function |
Describe the structure and function of viruses. |
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Pathogenic viruses |
Discuss significant viral pathogens. |
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Respiratory system |
Describe the characteristics of viruses that affect the human respiratory system. |
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Describe factors impacting respiratory system viral disease development. |
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HOST-PARASITE RELATIONSHIP |
2 |
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Infection |
Describe factors that affect the ability of the host to resist infection. |
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Describe host innate or natural defense mechanisms. |
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Discuss the effects of immunosuppressive drug therapy, concurrent disease, and aging on the host-parasite relationship. |
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Antibodies |
Discuss the role of antibodies and cellular immunity. |
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Mode of entry |
Explain ways in or conditions under which a pathogenic agent can enter the body. |
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Evasion |
Describe the evasion mechanisms of the pathogen. |
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HOST DEFENSE MECHANISMS |
2 |
0 |
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Host response |
Discuss nonspecific host defenses that offer resistance to microorganism establishment. |
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Discuss specific host defenses that offer resistance to microorganism establishment, including antibody formation, active and passive immunity, and natural and acquired immunity. |
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Discuss the disorders of the immune system. |
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Differentiate between innate and acquired immunity. |
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EPIDEMIOLOGY |
2 |
0 |
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Epidemiology |
Discuss incidence versus prevalence. |
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Describe serum epidemiology. |
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Describe indirect and direct disease transmission methods. |
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ANTIMICROBIAL AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS |
3 |
4 |
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Antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents |
Discuss the methods by which various antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents affect microorganisms. |
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