Course: BIO 205 Microbiology (090916)

Dr. Matt Pearcy

S Y L L A B U S Instructor:

Your Course Learning Plan Time January 21st through May 12th (Spring 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 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and Thursday
from 11:00 amto 2:00 pm. Office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on
Thursday will be held in the Learning Center. The rest of my office
hours will be in my office. Office hours will be held at alternate times
by appointment.
Classroom location: Friday from 8:00 am to 10:45 am in VC.L 105

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 tests will be worth
100 points and the last test will be a 200 point comprehensive exam.
There will be 10 quizzes covering the lecture and lab material. The
lab notebooks will be collected and gradedfour times during the
semester. Lastly, each student will write a short paper describing their
learning style.
Grading (credit) criteria: Exams:
3 in class exams at 100 pts apiece ………………………….300 pts.
1 comprehensive final ……………………………............... 200 pts.
Quizzes:
10 quizzes at 20 pts. apiece .………………………………...200 pts.
Labs:
Lab notebooks collected 4 times at 50 pts each time……….200 pts.
Unknown Determinations, 3 at 15 points apiece……………..45 pts.
Presentation:
1 presentation worth 40 points………………………………..40 pts.
Learning Styles Assessment
Learning Styles Assessment Paper…………………………..15 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.

Each student will take a learning styles assessment test and then write a
half page paper detailing their learning style and their plan to be
successful in the class.
Learning Styles:

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 havethe 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 Spring 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 January 18th Chapters 3 and 4
Course Content: Bacterial anatomy and physiology.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe the anatomy and

2 January 25th
Quiz #1 is January 30th
3 February 1st
Quiz #2 is February 6th
4 February 8th
th
Exam #1 is February 13
5 February 15th
Quiz #3 is February 20th
6 February 22nd
th
Quiz #4 is February 27
7 March 1st
Quiz #5 is March 6th
8 March 8th
Exam #2 is March 13th
9 March 15th
10 March 22nd
Quiz #6 is March 27th
11 March 29th
Quiz #7 is April 3rd
physiology of bacteria.
Chapter 5
Course Content: Bacterial nutrition.
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in bacterial metabolism.
Chapters 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.
SPRING BREAK!
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.
 12 April 5th Chapter 21
th
Exam #3 is April 10 Course Content: Cellular Immunity
Learning Outcomes: Describe the interplay between
antigens and antibodies.
13 April 12th Chapter 23
Quiz #8 is April 17th Course Content: Medical Microbiology
Learning Outcome: Describe the biological processes
involved in medical microbiology.
14 April 19th Chapter 24
rd
Quiz #9 is April 24 Course Content: Physical and chemical control of
microorganisms.
Learning Outcomes: Describe and identify control
mechanisms of microorganisms.

15 April 26th Chapters 8 and 27

Quiz #10 is May 1st Course Content: Industrial Microbiology and
Biotechnology.
Learning Outcomes: Identify and describe normal and
useful microbs.

16 May 3rd Class Review and Comprehensive Final Exam

Final Exam is May 8th

BIO 205 General Lab Schedule for Spring 2009

Week Date Topic Covered
1 Lab Safety
January 18th
The Compound Microscope (pg. 23)
2 Negative Stain (pg. 43)
January 25th
Preparation of Bacterial Smear and Simple Stain (pg.
35)
3 The Gram Stain (pg. 49)
February 1st
Pure Cultures (pg. 11)
4 Bacterial Structures (pg. 55)
February 8th
5 Evaluation of Disinfectants and Antiseptics (pg. 125)
February 15th
The Effect of Antibiotics on Bacteria (pg. 135)

6 How many bacteria live in your hamburger

February 22nd
(Handout)

7 The Genus Streptococcus (pg.159)

March 1st
Presentations 1-3
8 The Genus Staphylococcus (pg. 171)
March 8th
The Enteric Bacteria (pg. 179)
Presentations 4-6
9 SPRING BREAK!
March 15th
10 The Genus Bacillus (pg. 191)
March 22nd
Presentations 7-9
11 The Genus Clostridum (pg. 195)
March 29th
Presentations 10-12
12 The Genus Lactobacillus (pg. 201)
April 5th
Presentations 13-15
13 The Genus Neisseria (pg. 167)
April 12th
Presentations 16-18
14 The Genus Mycobacterium (pg. 153)
April 19th
Presentations 19-21
15 Complete Genus Studies
April 26th
Presentations 22-24
16 Lab Cleanup
May 3rd