Course: BIO 205 Microbiology (30629)

Dr. Matt Pearcy

S Y L L A B U S Instructor:

Your Course Learning Plan Time August 24th through December 11th (Fall 2009)
Frame:

A. Instructor Contact and Communications

Phone: 928-649-5486
E-mail address: Matt.Pearcy@yc.edu
Skype address: mattpearcy

Office Location: VC.J 103

Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm, or by
appointment. Monday’s office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm will
be held in the Learning Center. Office hours will also be held
Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Classroom location: Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 106

B. General Course Information

Credit hours: 4.0
Course description: The class provides an introduction to the diverse lifestyles of bacteria,
viruses, fungi, and protozoa, methods of control, ecology, and their
roles in human and animal diseases.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: BIO 156 (Preferred), or BIO 100 or BIO 181, and CHM 130; or
consent of instructor.
Course purpose: To gain an understanding of the microbial world and its interactions
with humans.
Textbooks, software, Fundamentals of Microbiology, Alamco (Eighth Edition) and
supplies, equipment and Alcamos Laboratory Fundamentals of Microbiology both by Jeffrey
tools: Pommerville
C. Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: 1. Bacterial anatomy and physiology
2. Bacterial nutrition and metabolism
3. Bacterial genetics
4. Infection and resistance
 5. Antibodies and antigens
6. Cellular immunity
7. Viruses
8. Fungi and protozoa
9. Physical and chemical control of microorganisms
10. Medical microbiology
11. Normal and useful microbes
Learning outcomes: 1. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of bacteria.
2. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial metabolism.
3. Describe the biological processes involved in bacterial genetics.
4. Describe the biological processes involved in infection and resistance.
5. Describe the biological interplay between antigens and antibodies.
6. Describe the biological processes involved in medical microbiology.
7. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of viruses.
8. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of fungi and
protozoa.
9. Describe and identify control mechanisms of microorganisms.
10. Identify and describe normal and useful microbes.
Assessments: Assessments for the class will include four in class, closed book,
exams covering the lecture material. The first three exams will be
worth 100 points and the last exam will be a 250point comprehensive
exam. There will be 10 quizzes covering the lecture and lab material.
The lab notebooks will be collected and graded four times during the
semester. Each student will give a 15 minute presentation during the
semester
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece …………………….…….300 pts.
1 comprehensive final ……………………………................ 250 pts.
Quizzes:
10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .…………………………….…...200 pts.
Labs:
Lab notebooks collected 4 times at 50 pts each time…….….200 pts.
Presentation:
1 presentation worth 50 points………………………………..50 pts.
Total 1000 pts.
Letter Grades: A = 900 – 1000 pts. B = 800– 899 pts. C = 700– 799 pts. D = 600 –
699 pts. F ≤ 698 pts.
Labs: Labs will be graded based on the quality and completeness of the lab
 notebook, the identification of multiple unknowns and participation in
group problem solving sessions.
Quizzes: The quizzes will cover the material covered in both the lecture and lab
portion of the class.
Exams: There will be three exams worth 100 points throughout the semester.
The fourth exam will be a comprehensive final exam.
Presentation: Each student will give a presentation on a topic assigned by the
instructor. The grades for the presentation will be based on the quality
and completeness of the presentation. The length of the presentation
will have to fall within a defined time period and will have to
incorporate presentation technology such as PowerPoint

Absences: There are no make-ups allowed for labs or quizzes. Exams can be made
up with instructor permission only. If the student misses an exam the
excuse must be accompanied by documentation. (ie, Doctor’s excuse)
No extra credit work is allowed.
Student Resources (as applicable)
Library services: Library services are available at the Prescott Campus and the Verde
Valley Campus libraries. Both libraries are members of a countywide
library network, which provides access to a wide-range of information
and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County. Possession of a
College library card entitles students to access materials housed at
member libraries. Instructors may place required course materials on
reserve in the library or make assignments that require the use of library
resources.
Learning Centers: A Learning Centeris available on the Prescott and Verde Valley
Campuses. These centers provide a variety of learning support for
students including tutoring, adaptive computer and equipment for
students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab.
Tutoring: Call for details: Prescott 776-2085 or Verde Valley 634-6562
Online resources and Online writing tutoring for any academic subject is available at
services: www2.yc.edu/content/learningcenters
Instructor Procedures and Institution Policies
Attendance: Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings,
laboratories, and field trips. A student who expects to be absent due to
another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must
make prior arrangements with the instructor. All course work must be
made up as directed by the instructor. A student who does not adhere to
instructor and College attendance requirements may be dropped from
the course as defined in the Yavapai College General Catalog.
Course withdrawal: After the drop/add period closes, students may withdraw until the
deadline for student-initiated withdrawals. Withdrawals result in a "W"
on the permanent transcript.
 For semester-length classes 14 weeks in length or longer, the withdrawal
deadline is November 1 in the Fall semester, April 1 in the Spring
semester.
For classes of 4 days to 14 weeks in length, withdrawals are permitted
until the class is 50 percent completed.
For classes of 1-3 days in length, withdrawals are permitted until the
class is 50 percent completed.
A "Y" is noted on the permanent transcript for an administrative
withdrawal. More information can be obtained from the Admissions &
Registration Office.
Academic integrity: Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning
environment. The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s
own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating,
plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s
“Student Code of Conduct.” Definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and
violation of copyright and penalties for violation are available in the
Yavapai College General Catalog.
Student code of conduct: Respect for the rights of others and for the College and its property are
fundamental expectations for every student. The “Student Code of
Conduct” outlines behavioral expectations, and explains the process for
responding to allegations of student misconduct.
Disability support services: Yavapai College is committed to providing educational support services
to students with documented disabilities. Academic support services or
accommodations for mobility impaired students must be arranged
through the ADA Coordinator (Prescott Campus: 928.776.2079 or Verde
Valley Campus: (928.634.6563).
Cell phone and pager: Yavapai Collegeis committed to providing a quality learning
environment. All cell phones and pagers must be placed in a non-
audible mode while in classrooms, computer labs, the library, the
learning center, and testing areas. Cell phones and pagers must be used
outside these facilities.
Preventing Harassment: Students are expected to respond and write in a professional and
appropriate manner when activities are assigned to create scenarios,
discuss opinions, present on a selected subject, or post to a web board.
Inappropriate language or objectionable material will not be tolerated
and could result in a failing grade for the class. Students and faculty
each have responsibility for maintain an appropriate learning
environment. Students who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards
may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the professional
responsibility to treat all students with understanding, dignity and
respect, to guide classroom discussion and to set reasonable limits on the
manner in which they and their students express opinions. Professional
courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to
individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion,
politics, sexual orientation, gender variance and nationalities.
 BIO 205 Fall 2009 Tentative Class Schedule
The general course content and learning outcomes addressedfor each class is listed below. The topics covered
will include, but are not limited to, the content listed below. I reserved the right to change the contents listed
below. If the content is changed I will issue a new syllabus and syllabus agreement form to insure that all
students are aware of the changes.
Week Date Topic
1 August 28th Chapters 3 and 4
Course Content: Bacterial anatomy and physiology.

2 September 4th
Quiz #1 is September 4th
3 September 11th
Quiz #2 is September 11th
4 September 18th
th
Exam #1 is September 18
5 September 25th
Quiz #3 is Setember 25th
6 October 2nd
Quiz #4 is October 2nd
7 October 9th
Quiz #5 is October 9th
8 October 16th
Exam #2 is October 16th
9 October 23rd
rd
Quiz #6 is October 23
10 October 30th
Quiz #7 is October 30th
11 November 6th
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of bacteria.
Chapter 5
Course Content: Bacterial nutrition.
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in bacterial metabolism.
Chapter 6
Course Content: Bacterial metabolism.
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in bacterial metabolism.
Chapter 7
Course Content: Bacterial genetics.
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in bacterial genetics.
Chapters 9 and 10
Course Content: Medical Microbiology
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in medical microbiology.
Chapters 13 and 14
Course Content: Viruses.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and
physiology of viruses.
Chapters 15 and 16
Course Content: Fungi.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology
of fungi.
Chapter 17
Course Content: Protozoa.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the anatomy and physiology
of protozoa.
Chapters 18 and 19
Course Content: Infection and Resistance.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the biological processes
involved in infection and resistance.
Chapter 20
Course Content: Antibodies and Antigens.
Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between
antigens and antibodies.
Chapter 21
 Quiz #8 is November 6th Course Content: Cellular Immunity
Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between
antigens and antibodies.
12 November 13th Chapter 22
Exam #3 is November 13th Course Content: Medical Microbiology
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in medical microbiology.
13 November 20th Chapter 23
th
Quiz #9 is November 20 Course Content: Physical and chemical control of
microorganisms.
Learning Outcomes: Describe and identify control
mechanisms of microorganisms.
14 November 27th Chapters 24 and 25
No In-Class Meeting Course Content: Antimicrobial Drugs and Microbiology of
(Thanksgiving) foods.
Learning Outcomes: Medical microbiology. Identify and
describe normal and useful microbes.
15 December 4th Chapter 27 and 8
Quiz #10 is December 4th Course Content: Industrial Microbiology and
Biotechnology.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe normal and
useful microbs.
16 December 11th Class Review and Comprehensive Final Exam
Final Exam is December 11th
BIO 205 General Lab Schedule for Fall 2009
Week Date Topic Covered
1 Lab Safety
August 28th
The Compound Microscope (pg. 23)
2 Preparation of Bacterial Smear and Simple Stain (pg.
September 4th
35)
Pure Cultures (pg. 11)
3 The Gram Stain (pg. 49)
September 11th
Presentations 1 and 2
4 Bacterial Structures (pg. 55)
September 18th
Lab Notebook Collection #1
September 18th
5 Negative Stain (pg. 43)
September 25th
Bacterial Structures (pg. 55) (Continued)
Presentations 3 and 4
6 Evaluation of Disinfectants and Antiseptics (pg. 125)
October 2nd
The Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria (pg. 135)
 Presentations 5 and 6
7 How many bacteria live in your hamburger
October 9th
(Handout)
Presentations 7 and 8
8 The Genus Mycobacterium (pg. 153)
October 16th
The Genus Streptococcus (pg.159)
Lab Notebook Collection #2
October 16th
9 The Genus Staphylococcus (pg. 171)
October 23rd
The Enteric Bacteria (pg. 179)
Presentations 9 and 10
10 The Genus Bacillus (pg. 191)
October 30th
Presentations 11 and 12
11 The Genus Clostridum (pg. 195)
November 6th
Presentations 13 and 14
12 The Genus Lactobacillus (pg. 201)
November 13th
Lab Notebook Collection #3
November 13th
13 The Genus Neisseria (pg. 167)
November 20th
Presentations 15 and 16
14 Thanksgiving! NO CLASS
November 27th
15 Complete Genus Studies
December 4th
Presentations 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

16 Lab Cleanup
December 11th
Lab Notebook Collection #4
December 12th