Biology 135: Microbiology for the Allied

Health Sciences
COURSE SYLLABUS Winter 2015

Course Information
MEETING

TIME AND

PLACE:

Lecture: Monday and Wednesday, 4:10 5:50 pm (room J-160)

O Lab: Monday (Section #70) / Wednesday (Section #71), 6:00 7:50 pm (room J-155)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
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E. Olgren, M.S.
Office number: J-114N
Email: eaolgren@hfcc.edu
Telephone: (313) 845-6310 leave a message with the department secretary

TEXTBOOKS (REQUIRED):
o Lecture: Foundations in Microbiology. K. P. Talaro and B. Chess. 9th Edition (2015).
o Lab: Laboratory Manual for Bio 135. C. W. Jacobs.

OTHER SUPPLIES:
o One packet of unopened Scantron Forms (882-E), due to Instructor by January 21st.
o One Sharpie-type permanent marker, fine point
o One disposable lighter (recommended)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is a general microbiology course designed for health service personnel
not needing the extensive laboratory experience involved in BIO 251. Emphasis is on
the biology of microbes, epidemiology and disease transmission, sterile technique,
basics of immunity, the microbiology of wounds, and current regulations regarding
blood-borne pathogens and biohazardous wastes.

PREREQUISITES:
Score of 43 or above on ASSET Reading Test or 84 or above on COMPASS Test or
satisfactory completion of ENG 081.

COURSE

OBJECTIVES:

Students who successfully complete Biology 135 should be able to:

1. Compare the structures of the various classes of microbes, including Gram
negative and Gram positive bacteria, fungi, protozooans, viruses, and prions.
2. Given a sample or picture, identify the morphology of bacteria, fungi, viruses.
3. Compare the metabolic processes of various kinds of microbes.
4. Explain how varying environmental factors (temperature, pH, osmotic pressure,
etc) can affect microbial growth, and give examples of how these can be used
to inhibit or encourage microbial growth.

5.

Demonstrate an understanding of the various methods of microbial control, and

tell how to use them appropriately to sterilize, disinfect, pasteurize, and
otherwise reduce the microbial population in the laboratory or health care
setting.
6. Explain the roles of nucleic acids and proteins in cell reproduction and
metabolism.
7. Identify examples of transduction, transformation, and conjugation.
8. Explain the roles of barriers, nonspecific immunity, and specific immunity in
preventing infections.
9. Explain the process by which vaccination gives rise to resistance to diseases.
10. Give examples of direct transmission and indirect transmission by fomites,
carriers, vehicles, and vectors of diseases, and how the principles involved can
be used to protect patients and health care workers from the spread of disease
infection.
11. Discuss the etiology and control of common disease, particularly bloodborne
pathogens and those that cause wound infections.
12. Name commonly used antibiotics, give their modes of action, and give
examples of their uses.
13. Explain how genes are cloned and give examples of the application of this
technique as it relates to health care.
14. Define and identify the various symbiotic relationships among microbes and
their hosts.
15. Explain how microbes adapt to their environment.
16. Explain how overuse of antibiotics can lead to adaptation of microbes by
genetic changes, and how this leads to the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Instructional Policies
COURSE COMPLETION

REQUIREMENTS AND CLASSROOM POLICIES:

Students are expected to:

attend all class sessions (both lecture and lab) for the entire scheduled class
time.
be responsible for all announcements and material presented in class, and for
the completion of all homework and lab assignments.
actively participate in the learning process.
be considerate to your classmates and to your instructor.
come to class on time, ready to ask questions about previous
lessons/assignments.
ask pertinent questions; contribute to discussions; avoid private conversations
that distract the instructor and other students.
read and study the text and other course materials and not rely entirely on
the instructor for presenting every detail.
turn in original work.
actively seek assistance from the instructor when necessary.
get any material missed due to absence.
turn off all cell phones and other electronic equipment (including laptops)
during class. There is NO TEXTING during lecture or lab!
inform the instructor about any health conditions which might create a
classroom emergency.
inform the instructor about any special needs for test taking or other
accommodations.

**Any electronic device seen in student's possession during exam or quiz will
result in the immediate failure of exam or quiz***
Other things to keep in mind:
Some students find it very helpful to have a study partner for the course.
Dont expect to understand all of the material the first time you see it. Go
over the material as many times and in as many different ways as you need
to master it.
Make full use of your textbook: try the questions in the chapters.
Complete the study guides and help sheets distributed in class.
Ask for help if you need it.
Have a positive attitude and enjoy the class!

GRADING

POLICY:

The point distribution for this course is as follows:

3 Lecture exams @ 100 pts each
300
Lab quizzes @ 50 pts each
points
Lab assignments
Cumulative Final Exam
150 points
Lab skills demonstrations
Lab professional points
Lecture assignments
30 points
Unknown lab report
Professional behavior
10 points
Total lab points possible
Total lecture points possible 490 points

100 points
30 points
25 points
25 points
30 points
210 points

Total lecture points possible

490 points
Total laboratory points possible 210 points
Total course points possible
700 points
Assignment due dates will be announced in class. Exam dates are indicated on the
course schedule.

GRADING SCALE:
90-100%

630 - 700 points

80-89.99%

560 - 629 points

70-79.99%

490 - 559 points

60-69.99%

420 - 489 points

Below 60%

Below 420 points

"Incomplete" grades will not be considered unless there are extenuating circumstances
that prevent the student from completing the course and the student currently has at least
a C grade. Students given an incomplete may only finish work; they may not repeat any
work already done.

ATTENDANCE

POLICY:

Students are expected to attend every class and laboratory section, for the full, allotted
time. Students who have conflicts that preclude regular, prompt, and complete attendance
should not register for the class. It is the responsibility of the student to get any material
missed due to absence. There are no makeup sessions for missed labs. Students are
required to be present at the final examination. Henry Ford College requires
students to actively participate in their learning with regular and sustained interaction.
Since student success depends on active engagement, students who have NOT attended an
entire class session by the College's Never Attended deadline will not be permitted into the
class even if they are already enrolled in the class. Online students will be considered as
"Never Attended" if they have not logged on or if they have only logged on without actively
engaging in academically-related activities. All of the above students will be assigned a
"Never Attended" grade on their record. Failure to attend class may result in cancellation or
delays in financial aid and other benefits.

MISSED

EXAMS:

Lecture exams: Students may make up ONLY ONE lecture exam, but not the final
exam. Arrangements for a make-up exam will NOT be made unless the student
contacts the instructor immediately and provides a written excuse.
o Lab quizzes: Students may make up ONLY ONE lab quiz. Arrangements for a makeup quiz will NOT be made unless the student contacts the instructor immediately
and provides a written excuse.
All makeup exams are given at the end of the term. The format of makeup exams may
differ substantially from the format of regular exams.
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Late assignments will be accepted, but a 25% penalty will be deducted for each class
session that the assignment is late.

GUIDELINES

FOR

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR:

Professional behavior is expected of all students in Biology 135. Students are to conduct
themselves in a way that is conducive to learning and which will prepare them for a
professional career in their chosen profession and life as an educated citizen. Students will
therefore be assessed on the development of their professional attitude and behavior in
the classroom and laboratory. Students can lose a fraction or all of their professional
points at any time by exhibiting unprofessional behavior. Unprofessional behavior
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
being inconsiderate to or disrespectful of your classmates or instructor.
disrupting class through tardiness, leaving early, walking in front of the instructor
during lecture, talking out of turn, using a cell phone or other electronic device
during class, or inappropriately noisy or distracting behavior.
attempting to coerce the instructor to change established policies.
littering the classroom or laboratory.
failing to follow laboratory guidelines.
Students who consistently behave in a courteous and professional manner will receive
all professional points. Students who act unprofessionally may be excluded
from activities and may be dismissed from the course.

DROP

POLICY:

Students who drop the course in the registrar's office on or before the official drop date
are automatically assigned a grade of DR. Students wishing to drop the class MUST do
so OFFICIALLY through the registrars office. The instructor will NOT drop students
after the last official drop date (March 27, 2015).

COURSE SCHEDULES: These schedules are subject to change by the instructor.

Lecture Schedule:
Date

Reading '

Topic

1/12

Introduction, Themes of Microbiology

Chapter 1

1/14

History of Microbiology

Chapters 1, 2.1 - 2.4

1/18

Sunday: Last day to withdraw with tuition refund; last day to add classes

1/19

NO CLASS MLK DAY

1/21

Molecules of Life

Chapter 2. 5- 2.8

1/26

Cell structure: Prokaryotic cells

Chapter 4

1/28

Cell Structure: Eukaryotic cells

Chapter 5.1 - 5.4

2/2

Survey of Eukaryotes

Chapter 5.5 - 5.8

2/4

Survey of Eukaryotes

Chapter 5.5 - 5.8

2/9

Viruses

Chapter 6

2/11

Viruses

Chapter 6

2/16

Microbial growth

Chapter 7

2/18

Exam I

2/23

Microbial metabolism

Chapter 8

2/25

Microbial metabolism

Chapter 8

3/2

Microbial genetics

Chapter 9.1 - 9.3

3/4

Microbial genetics

Chapter 9.4 - 9.6

3/9-3/15

No class Spring Break

3/16

Genetic Engineering

Chapter 10

3/18

Microbial Control

Chapter 11

3/23

Exam II

3/25

Antimicrobial drugs

3/27

Last day to drop class

3/30

Antimicrobial drugs

Chapter 12

4/1

Human Microbial Ecology and Pathogenesis

Chapter 13

4/6

Epidemiology

Chapter 13

4/8

Epidemiology

Chapter 13

4/13

Food Microbiology

Chapter 12

4/15

Nonspecific Immunity

Chapter 14

4/20

Specific Immunity

Chapter 15

4/22

Specific Immunity

Chapter 15

4/27

Immune disorders

Chapters 15, 16

4/29

Exam III

5/4

Review

5/6

CUMULATIVE FINAL EXAM (5:30 7:15 pm)

All readings listed are from the Talaro and Chess Microbiology text.

Policy on Academic Dishonesty (Cheating)

Excerpted from HFC Catalog

Henry Ford College considers academic dishonesty to be a serious offense. It is the policy of
the College that determination of and appropriate action in respect to academic dishonesty
by a student shall be a matter of individual judgment by the instructor. The instructor may
administer a penalty up to and including failure in the particular course. It is the
professional obligation of the faculty to enforce academic integrity in their courses.
Academic dishonesty is any activity intended to improve a students grade fraudulently.* It
includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Unauthorized acquisition of tests or alteration of grades (such as the stealing of
tests, test keys, or grade books from faculty offices or elsewhere, or the purchasing of
tests or grade books);
2. Unauthorized use of notes, books, or other prohibited materials during an
examination;
3. Open cheating on an examination (such as copying from another students paper);
4. Permitting another person to take a test in the students place or receiving
unauthorized assistance with any work for which academic credit is received;
5. Providing unauthorized assistance with any work for which academic credit is
received;
6. Revision of graded work in an attempt to receive additional credit fraudulently;
7. Plagiarism (using another persons work without acknowledgment);
8. Any other conduct intended to obtain academic credit fraudulently or dishonestly.
*Any dishonesty involved with exams will result in a grade of zero for this
course.
If an instructor fails a student in a course for academic dishonesty, the instructor must
immediately notify in writing the student and the registrar of the infraction, retaining copies
of both notifications.
The registrar maintains a record of all such violations. If a student fails two classes as a
result of academic dishonesty, he or she is dismissed from the College for two academic
years. In addition, a notation of the reason for academic dismissal is placed on the
students transcript. The notation may be expunged at the discretion of the appropriate

vice president if the student petitions for its removal after at least two years have elapsed
since the disciplinary action.
If a student believes that the accusation is false, he or she may appeal through the Student
Complaint Procedure. If the appeal reaches the Student Complaint Board, the Board may
consider only whether the charge is justified. The Board may not set aside or change the
penalty given by the instructor unless the charge of academic dishonesty is set aside.

*Any action that violates the Student Conduct Policy and Due Process Procedure is
also subject to review under that policy.
An Open Letter to HFC Science Students:
We have had a sudden increase in incidents of cheating among students in science courses. Cheating is defined in the Policy on
Academic Dishonesty, and applies to tests, quizzes and exams, to in-class and out-of-class assignments, and to any other aspect of
class for which you receive credit toward a grade. We consider cheating in class to be a very serious offense.
There are many ways students can cheat in class, some of which are quite sophisticated. Here are some recent examples of
cheating on Tests, Quizzes, or Exams:
Communicating, or appearing to communicate with another person:
Talking (no matter what you say)
Passing notes (no matter what is on the note)
Using suspicious signals of any sort (hand signals, tapping pencils, sniffing, etc.)
Sharing calculators or other implements (no matter what is on it)
Using cell phones, PDAs or similar items for any reason (even if it is only for the calculator function).
Sharing any items your instructor allows individual students to bring into the exam.
Sharing or appearing to share information:
Copying from another persons paper
Allowing another person to look at your paper
Looking at another persons paper
Appearing to look at another persons paper
Possessing a prohibited item or information (even if you do not use it):
Any notes you are not specifically permitted to bring with you
Any permitted sheet that contains any nonpermissible information (e.g., your instructor says you may have only equations
on an equation sheet and you have anything else written on it.)
Notes written on your clothing, your body, or anywhere else (no matter what they say).
Using calculators, etc. other than those specified by the instructor.
Assisting other students:
Creating a diversion that allows other people to cheat by distracting the proctor.
Passing information about an exam to students who have not yet taken it.
Taking an exam for another student.
Contrarytopopularbelief,theproctordoesnothavetocatchyouintheactofcheatingtheymaydiscoveritbeforehand,later,or
whilegrading.Thesamerulesapply.
Students who cheat or assist others in cheating will be subject to academic penalties up to and including failure in the course. Incidents
of cheating reported to my office will be forwarded to the Registrar for action. Two reports to the Registrar will result in your being
debarred from the College.
Instructors have the duty to enforce general test-taking conditions to ensure the integrity of exams. They may use generally accepted
security practices in carrying out this duty, including assigning seats, restricting access to the room, setting the rules for answering

questions during the exam (or refusing to answer them), enforcing reasonable dress codes (e.g., no ball caps, no jackets, etc.), requiring
photo identification, specifying exactly what items you are allowed to have with you at the exam, and examining any items you have
with you (whether they are allowed or not). If you do anything that appears to be cheating, they have a duty to confiscate your exam
and enforce the cheating policy without further notice.
You have been warned. If you dont do these things, you wont have a problem. If you do these things, you cant plead ignorance.
Janice Gilliland
Associate Dean, Math and Sciences

Student Conduct Policy

Excerpted from the HFC Catalog

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students have the rights and accept the responsibilities of participating in an educational
environment when they enroll at HFC. Each student is expected to respect the rights of others and
to help create an environment where diversity of people and ideas is valued. A collegiate
community should be free from intimidation, discrimination, and harassment, as well as safe from
violence. Students are also expected to know and obey federal and state laws and local ordinances,
as well as be responsible for following College policies.
Students at HFC have the same rights under the constitutions of our nation and state as other
citizens. These rights include freedom of expression, press, religion, and assembly. Freedom of
expression, for example, includes the expression of reasoned dissent and the voicing of unpopular
views. With every freedom goes the responsibility of according the same right to others. All students
have the right to be treated fairly and to have access to College policies. Students are entitled to
appropriate due process should they be accused of behavior that is in violation of laws or College
policy.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
A. Students at HFC are expected to show respect for order, law, the personal rights of others, and the
educational mission of the College, as well as to maintain standards of personal integrity.
B. Behavior or situations that violate these standards include, but are not limited to:
1.interference with normal College or College sponsored activities, including, but not limited to:
teaching, College administration, and College Board meetings;
2. non-compliance with the directions of College personnel, including campus safety, or with the
orders of any College
board, such as the Student Center Board;
3. violation of accepted standards of decency;
4. discrimination against an individual or group in any activity, opportunity, or organization on the
basis of race,
ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability,
height, weight, or marital status;
5. harassment that interferes with an individuals work or educational performance;
6. physical assault;
7. stalking;
8. threats of injury or harm;
9. arson;
10. theft;
11. gambling;
12. property damage;
13. possession of firearms or dangerous weapons;
14. possession, use, or distribution of alcohol or illegal drugs.
The complete text of this policy is available in the office of the Vice President/Dean of Student Services,

430A Administrative Services and Conference Center.

Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs
Use, possession, or distribution of alcoholic beverages and drugs is forbidden on campus. Persons
appearing on campus while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and other dangerous
drugs, except as expressly permitted by law, will be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
Possession, consumption, sale, or purchase of any controlled substance which is illegal under state or
federal law is prohibited on the campus of Henry Ford College.
Campus Attire
Students are expected to use good judgment, good taste, and decency with regard to their selection of
dress.
Attendance
No system of cuts operates at Henry Ford College.
Students are expected to attend all the sessions of the classes for which they are enrolled.
Penalties may be imposed, at the discretion of the individual instructor, whenever the quality of the
students work has been affected by absence or tardiness.
Students, as a matter of courtesy, should explain the reason for an absence to their instructors. Lack
of attendance may affect the students final grade.
Absences in connection with participation in authorized college activities must be considered in the
total picture of absences for all purposes, and it is the responsibility of the student to make up work
missed.
Students are required to be present at the final examination. In case of absence, it is the students
responsibility to contact the instructor in regard to makeup.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Never Attended (NA) Grade
Students who have not attended class and taken an active part in required activities of the course by January 28, 2014 for
15-week classes will receive a grade of never Attended (NA) on their HFC record.
WHAT IS A NEVER ATTENDED STUDENT? Definition, as approved at the College Organization Meeting on 08/21/12:
Henry Ford College requires students to actively participate in their learning with regular and sustained interaction. Since
student success depends on active engagement, students who have NOT attended an entire class session by the College's
Never Attended deadline will not be permitted into the class even if they are already enrolled in the class. Online students
will be considered as "Never Attended" if they have not logged on or if they have only logged on without actively engaging
in academically-related activities. All of the above students will be assigned a "Never Attended" (NA) grade on their
record.
2. Veterans
We have special services available for our students who are Veterans. For more information please visit
http://www.hfcc.edu/campus_life/counseling/veterans.asp
3. Learning Lab
Hours and many resources are available online at http://learnlab.hfcc.edu/.
4. E and DR grades
Students in Biology 135 who stop attending class, but do not officially withdraw by March 27, 2015 will receive a grade of
E for the class.

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STATEMENT

OF RECEIPT OF

COURSE SYLLABUS

I have received a copy of the syllabus for Biology 135 and agree to abide by its terms
and conditions.
I have also read and I understand the Policy on Academic Dishonesty, the Student
Conduct Policy, and the Open Letter to HFC Science Students.
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Date
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Section #

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Students Signature
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Students Name (printed)

Copy 1 to be retained by instructor

Ms. Olgren
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