BIOL 2714: Microbiology

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Subject
Biology
Credit Hours 4.0 Lecture Hours 3.0 Lab Hours 3.0
Type of Credit
Baccalaureate/Transfer
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Course Description
This course will focus on the life of micro-organisms to include their organization, functions, metabolic processes, growth, control, genetics, evolution, and ecology. A study of diseases caused by pathogens, the host immunological response, and the role of microorganisms in the environment also will be examined, along with advances in their use in biotechnology. In the laboratory, students will focus on the physical and biochemical requirements and characteristics used for the identification of unknown bacteria. Students will be expected to identify unknown bacteria by performing and demonstrating effective use of the techniques learned in lecture and laboratory classes. AAS: Life science (laboratory science) elective.
Prerequisite(s)
A grade of C or better in one of the following: BIOL 1514, BIOL 1564, CHEM 1614; or appropriate high school chemistry or anatomy and physiology course - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Relate historical and current scientific contributions that led to the use of genetic and molecular analysis techniques of microbes, and how the information gained influences our ever-changing scientific understanding of life.
  • Correctly perform and interpret the various staining techniques and biochemical tests used in the microbiology lab and apply these skills to microbial identification.
  • Differentiate the various methods of metabolism used by microbes and relate the genetic basis necessary for essential proteins used to carry out these processes.
  • Relate the dynamics of the human immune system to the various types of host-microbe interactions and the scientific testing methods used to evaluate immune system function.
  • Correlate how the development of Koch’s Postulates changed and continues to influence epidemiology and modern medicine.
  • Relate the understanding of microbial function to various natural and man-made environments and the impact on humans.
Topical Outline

1. Microbial World and You                                                           
2. Observing Microorganisms through a Microscope             
3. Functional Anatomy of Pro and Eukaryote Cells                  
4. Microbial Metabolism                                                                 
5. Microbial Growth                                                                         
6. Control of Microbial Growth                                                     
7. Microbial Genetics                                                                       
8. Classification                                                                                 
9. Bacteria and Archaea                                                                  
10. Fungi, Protozoans and Multicellular Parasites                      
11. Viruses                                                                                            
12. Diseases, Transmission & Pathogenicity                                
13. Host Defenses                                  
14. Antimicrobial Drugs                       
15. Diseases and Body Regions          
16. Environmental and Industrial Microbiology