MICROBIOLOGY 150

Microbiology 150 Tentative Schedule Summer 2015

Instructor: Katie Curnyn Email: kcurn001@ucr.edu Text: Microbiology, An Introduction, 11th edition, by TortoraAssigned HW: www.MasteringMicrobiology.comCourse ID: CURNYN2015MICRO150

INTRODUCTION CHAPTERThe Microbial World and You 1Chemical Principles 2Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells 4EXAM 1 (6/22)

MICROBIAL PROCESSESMicrobial Metabolism 5Microbial Growth 6Microbial Genetics 8 EXAM 2 (6/29)

SURVEY OF THE MICROBIAL WORLDClassification of Microorganisms 10Bacteria 11Fungi, Protozoans and Multicellular Parasites 12 Viruses, Viroids and Prions 13EXAM 3 (7/13)

IMMUNOLOGYNon-Specific Defenses of the Host 16Specific Defenses of the Host 17Disorders Associated with the Immune System 19

CONTROL OF MICROBESControl of Microbial Growth 7Antimicrobial Drugs 20 EXAM 4 (7/27)

DISEASESPrinciples of Disease and Epidemiology 14Diseases of the Respiratory System 24Diseases of the Digestive System 25Diseases of the Urogenital System 26EXAM 5 8/6

Grading Scale90% - A80% - B70% - C60% - D

Tentative EvaluationLectureLaboratory

5 Exams - approx. 100 - 200 points eachLab Reports - 5 points each (55 points total)4-5 page research paper 75 points1st Unknown - 10 pointsHW online 5% of total grade2nd Unknown - 100 pointsQuizzes: (15-25pts)Lab exams (3) - approx. 50 - 150 points eachCourse descriptionStudy of microbiology-the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, helminthes and viruses. Introduces fundamental principles of medical microbiology including microbial cultivation, metabolism, genetics, growth and control. Principles of epidemiology, disease transmission and a survey of communicable diseases are also included.

Microbiology 150 Student Learning Outcomes (Partial list)AreaSpecific outcomes

Lab safety skillsCorrectly use aseptic techniques and display a habit of good laboratory practices which extends to relevant situations in the students home.

Information competency/written communication skillsRetrieve, evaluate and use contemporary microbiologic information. Use the information to synthesize a research paper on a topic in microbiology.

Cell theoryCompare and contrast the characteristics of various microbes (including viruses, prions, bacteria, protozoans, fungi and helminthes)

Critical thinking/problem solvingCollect information from Bergeys Manual and create a flow chart. Navigate thru the flow chart to determine the identity of a bacterial unknown

ImmunologyArticulate the role of the immune system in challenging infections.

Microbial geneticsSummarize basic bacterial genetics principles

Laboratory culturesMake no mistake! Live materials are used in the laboratory & are not to be removed UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!! If I become aware that a student has removed any organisms they will receive an F in the class and be dismissed from the college.

Make up exams, quizzes, assignments, laboratoriesExams will always be announced in advance. If you are aware of a conflict, notify me as soon as possible! If you are ill, or have an emergency, notify me as soon as possible! Make up exams are only given if prior arrangements are made and you have an acceptable excuse (such as illness with a Doctors note or jury duty with evidence). I am serious! If you do not have an acceptable excuse, you get a 0!. You must make prior arrangements to make up an exam. Each student can only make up one lecture exam. The format of the makeup exam is at the instructors discretion.

Quizzes may not be made up under any circumstances. Due to the nature of lab, exams and lab experiments are not able to be made up under any circumstances. Missed lab exams will be recorded as a zero, if you are absent for one of the graded lab reports, you also receive a 0 for that lab. Late assignments are not accepted.

Arriving on Time/Attendance PolicyAll students are expected to arrive on time to class. This means the student should be seated and ready to learn by 7:30 am. Students will be allowed to enter class up to 10 minutes late, but no later, and this counts as a tardy! I expect you to be on time to class. If you arrive after this time you will have to arrange to get notes from another student. Two tardies equal one absence. This policy applies to both lecture and laboratory.

Only one absence is allowed - after which the student will not be allowed to return. If you do not want to receive an F for the course, then you need to drop the course before the deadline! You are responsible for dropping the course, not me.

CheatingCheating in ANY form will not be tolerated. A single incident of cheating will result in expulsion from class and a grade of F. At the instructors discretion the student may also be dismissed from the college and have a permanent notation placed on their transcript. Cell phone and pagers TURN THEM OFF BEFORE ENTERING THE CLASSROOM!ResourcesTutoring: Students are encouraged to utilize instructors office hours for tutoring or academic advisement services. Please make an appointment if you require assistance at another time. Tutoring is available to students free of charge at the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Phone: (909) 389-3312 LRC Website: http://www.craftonhills.edu/Student_Resources/Learning_Center

Disabled Student Programs & Services: DSPS provides a number of services to students including: readers, note takers, interpreters for the deaf, tutoring and much more. Phone: (909) 389-3325 DSPS Website: http://www.craftonhills.edu/Student_ResourcesBlackboardClass documents and announcements will be posted on Blackboard. Speak to Registration to get your CHC user name and password to access Blackboard. I expect you to check blackboard daily.

Mastering Microbiology WebsiteThis is a great tool, in addition to the HW assignments which are required, I suggest you use their study tools to prepare for exams. www.masteringmicrobiology.com you must register using the registration code that comes with your textbook and the Course ID: CURNYN2015MICRO150

Research PaperEach student is required to write a research paper on the micro flora of either the gut or the skin. This is a major growing field, as the advent of high-throughput sequencing is making it possible to study microorganisms that are not able to be cultured in the lab. We will focus on the human micro flora, although microbial ecology includes ocean, soil, and any other environment you can name!

1.Here are the particulars of the assignment: Value 75 points maximum (see below for a more complete breakdown of the possible points) 4-5 pages, single spaced. The paper is due: July 13th Your paper must be referenced (numerical in text citations). Be sure to carefully and completely reference your paper. 1 margins on all sides of the paper, single spaced, 12 font size Times New Roman or equivalent You are not required to include a table of content or figures but if you do they do not count as part of the 4-5 pages, and figures must be on a separate page at the end of the paper. You may use a variety of sources but at least two of them must be from journals (for example, AEM=Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology) that are no more than 3 years old. You may not use Wikipedia as a source.

2.In your paper you may address the following: a. What is known about the microbial community, richness vs. diversity (define these terms)Does geographic location or ethnicity play a role? For skin, differences between body areas (scalp, nose, back, feet, elbow/knee, vagina) For gut, difference between large and small intestine, and even smaller anatomical regions okay toob. What general methods are used to detect microbial communities of the gut or skinc. What are the normal (non disease) host-microbe interactions (how do we benefit from them, how do they tolerate our pH, temperature, what happens when they are disturbed)d. Demographics of diseases (gender, age, ethnicity, underlying conditions, the pathology if disease is pathogenic)e. Prevention of disease, if any f. Risk factors for developing diseaseg. Detection/ symptoms and diagnosis of diseaseh. Treatment options, effectiveness, side effects, antibiotic resistance or overusei. Factors that may influence treatment choicesj. Long-term effects, if anyk. How does this disease and its treatment effect the patients immunity (if known)l. What is the disease burden or disease adjusted life years (DALY) m. Are there any new treatments being tested?n. Technology

3.You may want to focus in on two or three specific microbes or diseases/disorders 4.Some additional information about the research paperA.An acceptable paper meaning it meets all of the minimum requirements can earn a maximum of 55 points. This means an ADEQUATE paper meeting the MINIMUM requirements can earn a maximum of 55/75 points (73%)B.If you would like to earn a letter grade of B or A you will need to perform above average. You have a couple of options: The more sources the better, and good integration (use) of sources More topics and thorough coverage. Good flow of the paper, well organized. Have some ideas of your own, like, possible sources of errors (analysis of research methods), ideas for future work and why it would be beneficial, have some support for your ideas.What should I expect this summer and how can I succeed in microbiology? Attend every lecture and lab. Come prepared (read the text book, print out any handouts, do the HW) TAKE GOOD NOTES. Getting notes from another student is NOT effective. Lecture notes are very personal and they are not especially useful when shared.

This is summer, we only have 8 weeks (usually~18) and we cover everything that is covered in the full semester, so be prepared to work hard and long hours. DONT GET BEHIND; you wont have time to catch up!

Pay attention in class. Be engaged. That means you are not only listening to your professor but you are actively taking notes and asking questions when appropriate.

Read the syllabus and check it often for due dates and guidelines.

Check Blackboard frequently. Print the documents loaded on Blackboard and bring them to class. I will NOT have copies available in class.

Complete the HW online (mastering microbiology) and try their study tools (not assigned) and other resources, this is an excellent source! Use the calendar on the main page to see when these HW assignments are due, I expect you to do this on your own and on a regular basis. Typically I give 2 days for each assignment starting the day we cover it in lecture. I do not accept late assignments. Those points add up in a hurry and will have a detrimental effect on your grade if they are not turned in.

Dont turn in junk. If the quality of your work is poor, I may decline to accept it.

Be prepared for your lab quizzes, these points add up fast!

How much time should you expect to spend on microbiology per week to be successful in class? The formula is 3 hours per week per unit in ADDITION to the time we spend together in class. That means Micro 150 students will spend 15 hours a week in addition to our class meetings.

Be engaged. I know Ive already mentioned this but it bears repeating. Students take microbiology for many reasons. Give yourself up to microbiology. Immerse yourself in the course. Do the work and you will be happy with your grade at the end of the semester.

Let me know how I can help. I genuinely want you to succeed in microbiology, in your career, and in life.