MICROBIOLOGY
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Math/Science Division
Waterbury, CT
Biology -H232
Instructor - Mr. Yannielli 596-2165 (voice mail) Office E421 / E mail:
lyannielli@nvcc.commnet.edu
NVCTC Microbiology Web Page:
http://155.43.16.5/MathScience/Science/Micro/biol232m.asp
Credits - 4
Course Prerequisite: BIO 103 or equivalent, or permission of Division Director.
Course Description: This course introduces the student to bacteria and other microorganisms. Particular emphasis is placed on the biology of bacteria and bacterial diseases. Fungi, viruses and protozoans are also studied. Immunology, microbial genetics and biotechnology are discussed. The emphasis in the laboratory is on the identification , safe handling and cultivation of microbes. Activities include staining techniques, identification of unknowns, electrophoresis, computer simulations and growth experiments with comparative analysis of results.
BASIC GOALS OF THE COURSE: The student will have a current knowledge base in Microbiology and be able to creatively apply it to both our species and the environment.
TEXTBOOK - FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY
by I. Edward Alcamo, 6th edition, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, [ISBM 0-7637-1599-9].
COURSE OUTLINE AND SKILL OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to develop scientific thinking skills in Microbiology. The following topic outline will be used. At the end of the course the student should have a reasonable knowledge base in the following areas,
A. the diverse array of microorganisms in the biosphere.
B. the scientific method i.e., problem delineation, hypothesizing, experimental design, inferring from data.
C. the evolutionary framework of microbiology including theory and evidence.
D. the detailed structure and cellular dynamics of the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell.
E. biotechnology including genetic engineering and its ethical implications.
F. the interactions between humans and microbes in health and disease states.
G. the interrelationships between microbes and the environment.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
"STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WHO MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE COLLEGE HEALTH OFFICE. STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES WHO MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. AFTER DISCLOSING, STUDENTS ARE URGED TO DISCUSS THEIR NEEDS WITH INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTORS. THIS SHOULD BE DONE IN THE BEGINNING OF EACH SEMESTER. INSTRUCTORS IN CONJUNCTION WITH APPROPRIATE COLLEGE OFFICIALS WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND/OR ACCOMMODATIONS ONLY TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THIS PROCESS."
EVALUATION: Four announced tests, including multiple choice, short answers and essays, will be given during the lecture portion of the course. Material from lecture/discussion, handouts, audio-visuals, computer software, the text and other required readings on reserve in the library may be included. The three highest evaluations will be counted. Accordingly, make-ups will not be necessary. Study groups will investigate bacterial diseases and will orally present their findings. There will be occasional writing assignments (mandatory, v+, v, v-, i) and circle discussions (extra credit, v+, v). Field trip(s) and guest lecture(s) may be offered for extra credit. Clippings of current events in microbiology will be available for extra credit.
While lecture tests are non cumulative, the final exam is cumulative.
3 Lecture Tests = 50%
Laboratory = 25%
Final Exam = 25%
A = 93 - 100 D+ = 67 - 69
A- = 90 - 92 D = 63 - 66
D- = 60 - 62
B+ = 87 - 89
B = 83 - 86 F = 59 or below
B- = 80 - 82
NC = no credit
C+ = 77 - 79
C = 73 - 76 I = Incomplete
C- = 70 - 72
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC HONESTY
"At NVCC we expect the highest standards of academic honesty. Academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the Board of Trustees' Proscribed Conduct Policy in section 5.2.1 of the BOT Policy Manual. This policy prohibits cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, unauthorized access to examinations or course materials, plagiarism, and other proscribed activities. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another's idea(s) or phrase(s) and representing that/those idea(s) as your own, either intentionally or unintentionally."
POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Students are expected to attend all lecture/discussions and lab sessions on time.
Microbiology is classroom driven. What is done in class "counts".
2. If absenteeism cannot be avoided, call the college (203-596-2165) and leave a
message for the instructor.
3. In the event of a school cancellation (listen to local radio stations) on an
announced test/quiz day, it will be administered on the next regularly scheduled
lecture/lab period.
4. If the instructor is absent, the students are expected to continue with the
assignments indicated on this outline.
5. The last day to withdraw from the course with a transcript notation of "W" is ,
(see credit couse schedule pamphlet) . Failure to do so officially at the Registrar's
Office will result in a transcript notation of "NC".
6. Appointments can be arranged with the instructor for individual/group
assistance.
7. Make use of the computers, CDROMS ie. "Microbes In Motion" and video tapes in the
SCIENCE EXPLORATION CENTER. Besides our web page, try the following for practice
tests + great links:
http://www.med.virginia.edu/"cvf5g/microbiology/home.html
8. Reserve three hours of study time for every hour of class time.
9. Enjoy the adventure of Microbiology!!!
Lecture/Test Schedule *
UNIT TOPICS READING
I Introduction, West Nile Virus Preface, iv-vii
Epidemics & Pandemics ix-x, Pg. 529 *Test dates are firm. Units
Endemics & topics may vary.
I Black Death, AIDS, 264-267, 405, 412-14
II, III Taxonomy, History of 61-67
Microbiology Chapter 1
****** Test I ******
III, IV History cont., Origin of Chapter 1
IV Microorganisms
V The Eukaryotic and 51-61,
V Prokaryotic Cell 87-99
VI, VII Bacterial Reproduction 104-111
and Growth / Spore & 100-102
Antibiotics / Resistance 699-717
****** Test II ******
VIII Microbial Metabolism 121-139
VIII Microbial Metabolism 746-751
IX Microbes and Disease/ STUDY GROUP REPORTS 520-538
IX Microbes and Disease/REPORTS CONT. Refer to Chapters 7,8,9,10
IX, X REPORTS CONT. / Microbial Genetics, Chapter 6
****** Test III ******
X Biotechnology/Genetic Engineering 144-152, 781-783
XI The Immune Response Review 538-542, C#18
XI The Immune Response Cont. Monoclonal Antibodies 607-609
XII Viruses / TMV 322-333
XII HIV Retrovirus 406-409
ELISA Test 606-607
XIII Lyme Disease - CT's endemic 267-270
XIII Electrophoresis Lab Book 102-104, 111
XIV Protista: Malaria, 461-463, 482-484
Giardiasis 472-473
XV Environmental Microbiology 755-756
- Soil, Water 770-772, 756-76
XVI, XVII Marine Microbiology - Hydrothermal Vent Ecosystems
Yellowstone's Thermophiles - A Biotechnology Dilemma
********Test IV**********
Review Session for Final Exam
*******FINAL EXAM************
Suggested WEB pages:
http://www.msu.edu/unit/mic/www-mic.html
4000 Years of Women in Science
http://crux.astr.ua.edu/4000WS/
Recommended Reading by veteran Microbiology students:
FLU - Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 by Gina Kolata ISBN: 0-965-04326-6