SAN PABLO COLLEGES

City of San Pablo

College of Nursing

COURSE CODE: Micro/Para

COURSE TITLE: Microbiology and Parasitology

Faculty: Melchor Felipe Q. Salvosa, R.N., M.A.N.

Consultation Hours: Wednesday 9:00-5:00

CREDIT UNITS: 3 units lecture; 1 unit laboratory

Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in the study of important microorganisms and parasites. It explains the physiology and
pathogenic properties of bacteria, fungi and viruses as an introduction to disease causation, their biology, the infections they
cause, host response to these infections and their mode of transmission, prevention, treatment and nursing responsibilities.
The laboratory experiences provide specimen collection, handling and processing of specimens for isolation and identification of
microorganisms and parasites involved in the infectious processes.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of the course and given actual and relevant simulated situations/ conditions, the student will be able to:
1. Apply the concepts and principles of microbiology and parasitology in the care of individuals.
2. Utilize principles and techniques in the collection, handling of specimens and identification of microorganisms and parasites

involved in the
infectious processes.

TIME

TOPICS

LEARNING OUTCOME/S

METHODOLOGY/
STRATEGIES

RESOURCES

List several ways in which

microbes affects our lives

Lecture
Interactive
discussion
Powerpoint
presentation (PPT)

Computer, Laptop,
Projector, Speaker
(CLPS)
Whiteboard and
Boardmarker (WB)

Recitation

Differentiate the major

characteristics of each
group of
microorganisms.

Interactive lecture
(PPT)

(CLPS)

Identification Quiz

Identify the divisions,

significance and practical
applications of
microbiology.

Lecture
(PPT)

(CLPS)

Identification Quiz

ASSESSMENT

At the end of the learning

experience, the learner will
be able to:
Week 1
to Week
6

I. Scope of Microbiology
1. Organisms that make up the
microbial world and the development
of microbiology

2. Microorganisms

3. Division of microbiology
4. Significance of microbiology
5. Practical applications of

microbiology

6. Evolution of microbiology

TIME

TOPICS

Identify the contributions to

microbiology made by the
different scientists from
past to present.

LEARNING OUTCOME/S

Library Work
Assignments
Interactive Lecture

METHODOLOGY/
STRATEGIES

Notebook

RESOURCES

Output
presentation
Identification Quiz

ASSESSMENT

At the end of the learning

experience, the learner will
be able to:

7. Basic laboratory equipment and

procedures in the study of bacteria

Week 7
to Week
12

II. Microbial Control

1. Techniques for controlling
pathogenic microorganisms

Utilize basic laboratory

equipments and
procedures in the study of
microbes.

Lecture

Micro Lab
Laboratory
materials
Microscope

Identification Quiz
Term examination

Identify several processes

and physical methods used
to inhibit the
growth of pathogenic

Lecture
(PPT)
Demonstration
Laboratory work

(CLPS)

MCQ Quiz

microorganisms.

TIME

2. Surgical and medical asepsis

Apply techniques in
surgical and medical
asepsis to control presence
of microbes.

Lecture
(PPT)
Demonstration
Return
demonstration

(CLPS)

MCQ Quiz

3. Antimicrobial agents in therapy

Compare and contrast

different antimicrobial
agents as to their intended
purpose.

Assignments
Library Work

Notebook

Output
presentation
MCQ Quiz
Term examination

TOPICS

LEARNING OUTCOME/S

METHODOLOGY/
STRATEGIES

RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT

At the end of the learning

experience, the learner will
be able to:
Week 13

III. Infection and Host Resistance

1. Infection and bacterial invasion

2. Host response to infection

a. Non-specific host resistance
b. Specific host resistance

Explain different methods

of disease transmission.

Interactive lecture
Scenarios
(PPT)

(CLPS)

Recitation

Rationalize reasons why

an individual might not
develop an infectious

Interactive lecture
Scenarios
(PPT)

(CLPS)

MCQ Quiz

c. Vaccines
disease

in

the

elimination

of disease after exposure to a

pathogen.

Week 14
to Week IV. Pathogenic Microorganisms and
15
Parasitic Helminthes
1. Normal human microbial flora and
microorganisms pathogenic
to man

2. Protozoan and helminthes diseases

of man

TIME

TOPICS

Differentiate human
microbial flora from
pathogenic
microorganisms.

Interactive lecture
(PPT)

(CLPS)

Identification Quiz

Classify different protozoan

and helminthes diseases of
man.

Interactive lecture
(PPT)

(CLPS)

MCQ Quiz

LEARNING OUTCOME/S

METHODOLOGY/
STRATEGIES

RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT

At the end of the learning

experience, the learner will
be able to:
Week 16 V. Microbial Disease of the Different
to Week Organ System
18
1. Skin and eye

Categorize various

Interactive lecture

(CLPS)

MCQ Quiz

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

TIME

Nervous system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Urinary and reproductive system

TOPICS

infectious diseases by
body
system

Scenarios
Recitation
Term examination

LEARNING OUTCOME/S
At the end of the learning
experience, the learner will
be able to:

METHODOLOGY/
STRATEGIES

RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT

LABORATORY PERIODS

Recognize safety policies

in handling microbes.
Comply with generally
accepted rules for
microbiology laboratory
health and safety, cleanup, decontamination,
disinfection, and handling
and disposal of different
microbes.
Utilize aseptic technique
for all laboratory work.
Satisfactorily perform
aseptic transfers
Observe different
microorganisms and its
growth.

APPROVAL SHEET

Interactive
discussion
Demonstration

Micro Lab
Laboratory Manual
Workbook
Microscopes
Slides
Disinfectant
Sink

Quiz
Examinations
Output
presentation

The Outcomes-Based Syllabus in MICRO/PARA prepared and submitted by Melchor Felipe Q. Salvosa, R.N., M.A.N., Academic Year 2015-2016 has
been approved by: ____________________________________
Prof. Maria Liza C. Brion
Dean

_________________________________
Prof. Jaime Gregorio B Ibaez
Level Chairman, BSN II

________________________
Prof. Rene Manlangit
Chief Librarian

_____________________________________
Dr. Jocelyn A.C. Barradas
VP for Academic Affairs

_________________________________
Date

Required Reading (Textbook):

1. Elliott, T. (2011). Medical Microbiology and Infection 5th ed., Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Oxford, UK.
2. Engelkirk, P.G. (2015). Burtons Microbiology for the Health Sciences 10 th ed., Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelpia, USA.

3. Tortora, G.J. (2013). Microbiology An Introduction 11th ed., Pearson Education Inc. Illinois, USA.
Grading System:
40% - Term Examination
25% - Quizzes
15% - Recitation
10% - Course requirement
5% - Attendance/Decorum
5% - Extracurricular Activities
100%
Classroom Policies:
1. Classes always start on time so do not be late. Being so is a sign of tardiness. Absences are deducted from the percentage to which it is allotted.
2. The prescribed daily uniform with nameplate is worn from Monday to Thursday. Except for new students, who are allowed to attend classes in
civilian clothing but should present a civilian slip from the nursing office.
3. Wash day for the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Caregiving Course are on Fridays and Saturdays. Observe proper clothing attire.
4. Observe good grooming and hygiene. Maintain short and neatly trimmed hair (male students) not touching the uniforms collar and neatly fixed hair
(female students).
5. Maintain proper decorum in class.
6. All electronic devices need to be on silent and vibrate mode during class. Using them during class hours is a distraction, unless they are included
in a specific activity. They are not to be used during quizzes and examinations.
7. Requirements will be announced and should be submitted on due dates and on time. Failure to do so will indicate a deduction of 2 points for every
day it is late. Not being able to submit them indicates a failing grade in course requirement.
8. On quizzes and term examinations: the number and dates of quizzes may vary, however, term examinations are fixed and scheduled. Make up
quizzes and examinations will be decided upon and scheduled by the instructor. Failure to take them indicates a failing grade.
9. Make up classes may be scheduled at a preferred date agreed upon with the students.
10. Ask questions! Be active, not passive! Try to always figure out what to do. So, be persistent because you want to gain depth and not be
superficial.
11. Participate! You are expected to come to class prepared for any of the following: discussions, reports, assignments, readings, and recitations,
including any other relevant activity.