San José State University
Biology Department
MICR 20 General Bacteriology, Fall 2018
Course and Contact InformationInstructor: Phil Hawkins Office Location: DH 335
Telephone: 408-924-4834 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: M&W 3 - 4pm
Class Days/Time: M & W 4:30 – 6:15 PM
Classroom: SH100
Prerequisites: Chem1B or Chem 30A or equivalent with a grade of C or better Lab TAs: Walter Carlson, Hillary Gates, Hoang Nguyen, Barbara Sandoval
Lab Room DH640
Course Website
Googlesite- The greensheet, copies of all assignments, unique lecture powerpoint presentations, and other resources will be posted in a class-specific google site. https://sites.google.com/site/sjsumicro20fall2018/ The website will be the major means of disseminating information, including announcements, assignments. You should log in frequently to obtain any necessary materials for this course. Outside of class I will only answer questions via email at: [email protected] or during office hours.
Course Description
MICR20 is an introduction to the field of microbiology and covers fungi, protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. The course is designed to provide basic information on the cellular, molecular, physiological, morphological and pathological characteristics of these organisms. The accompanying laboratory activities reinforce the lecture material and provide essential hands on skills and techniques used to identify microbes.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
Program Learning Goals (Biological Sciences) MICR20 students will:
demonstrate an understanding of relevant content concerning microbiology. demonstrate laboratory skills in microbiological laboratory.
demonstrate proficiency in scientific writing or oral presentation skills. demonstrate the ability to work effectively in groups.
Course Content Learning Goals
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
CLO1: demonstrate a basic understanding of how the morphological characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms. (MICR 20; Lecture Exam 1, Laboratory Exam 1)
CLO2: discuss diseases associated with parasites and fungi. (MICR 20; Lecture Exam 1, Laboratory Exam 1)
CLO3: demonstrate a basic understanding of how the morphological characteristics of eukaryotic microorganisms. (MICR 20; Lecture Exam 2, Laboratory Exam 1)
CLO4: demonstrate a basic understanding of the nutritional requirements, metabolic processes (including aerobic respiration and photosynthesis), and microbial control methods. (MICR 20, Lecture Exam 2, Laboratory Exam 1).
CLO5: demonstrate a basic understanding of the morphological and biochemical characteristics of bacteria. (MICR 20, Lecture Exam 3, Laboratory Exam 1).
CLO6: demonstrate a basic understanding of diseases associated with bacteria. (MICR 20, Exam 3, Laboratory Exam 1).
CLO7: demonstrate a basic understanding of the identification protocols used to identify pathogenic bacteria. (MICR 20, Exam 3, Laboratory Exam 2).
CLO8: demonstrate a basic understanding of chemotherapeutic methods and the human immune system, including innate and specific immunity as well as immune disorders. (MICR 20, Exam 4, Laboratory Exam 2).
CLO9: demonstrate the ability to perform literature searches to find articles for a review paper. (MICR 20; unknown bacterium report & research paper or presentation)
CL10: demonstrate basic laboratory skills necessary for investigation of microbial pathogens. (MICR 20; lab participation)
Required Texts/Readings Textbook
Lecture : Foundations in Microbiology 10th edition; K.P Talaro and B. Chess, ISBN: 9781308-120515 (make sure to purchase “Connect,” as explained next page)
Laboratory : Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, 11th edition, James Cappuccino & Chad T. Welsh ISBN: 978-1-259-70521-2.
Lecture textbook is available at the SJSU bookstore (you can place order online; select MICR for the Department and 20 for the Course #). The Lab manual can be purchased anywhere.
McGraw Hill Connect
A code will be provided when you purchase the lecture textbook or opt to use the online electronic textbook. Homework and quizzes, along with the due dates, will be accessed at this site. To access Connect go to http://connect.mheducation.com/class/p-hawkins-sjsu-fall-2018-microbology-20 You will be prompted through the registration procedure and then able to utilize all the available resources for understanding the textbook material. Questions regarding Connect can be addressed to Customer Service: 800-331-5094.
Other equipment / material requirements
For lecture: 5 Scantron test forms #882 and #2 pencils For laboratory: 5 Scantron test forms #2020-C and #2 pencils
Course Requirements and Assignments
SJSU classes are designed such that in order to be successful, it is expected that students will spend a minimum of forty-five hours for each unit of credit (normally three hours per unit per week), including preparing for class, participating in course activities, completing assignments, and so on. More details about student workload can be found in University Policy S12-3 at
http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S12-3.pdf .
Grading Policy Lecture:
Homework assignments have been made for selected lectures/chapter, and are available for approximately one week and will be available at the beginning of each week (typically due that Sunday night at 11:59 PM).
Exams will require Scantron test forms #882 and a #2 pencil, and will include multiple-choice/true-false/matching questions. The exams will primarily cover your knowledge of what has most recently been covered in lecture and the assigned reading. HOWEVER, the course material builds upon information as we go. Thus, you cannot forget everything covered on previous exams. This will become obvious as we progress through the lectures.
Laboratory:
Quizzes will cover the most recent exercises performed in lab. They are each worth 25 points. There will be four (4) of them.
Exams will be given as practical exams, meaning that stations will be set up around the lab. Specific questions will be asked regarding whatever is located at the station. Students will progress through all the stations to complete the exam. Each exam is worth 100 points. An unknown bacterium report sheet will be turned in listing all the biochemical,
microbiological and cultural characteristics used to identify your bacterial unknown. This is worth 30 points
A brief research paper on one of the microorganisms discussed in lab will be turned in at the end of the semester. It is worth 20 points.
The Participation points are assigned based on your attendance in the lab, your prompt (or otherwise) arrival, your development of laboratory skills, your adherence to safety
regulations, and your performance of the assigned exercises. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every laboratory session.
Your final grade in MICR 20 will be determined as follows:
Lecture – 60% Max points Laboratory – 40% Max points
Connect Homework (15), 5-10 pts ea 100 4 Quizzes x 25 pts each 100
3 Midterms @ 100 pts ea 300 1 Unknown Report 30
1 Final Exam (comprehensive ) 200 1 Paper/Presentation 20
Participation 50
2 Lab Exams @ 100pts 200
Total points 600 Total points 400
GRADING SCALE:
Letter grades (with +/-) will be determined using the following scale (standard rounding rules apply where .1-.49 is rounded down, .5-.99 is rounded up):
% % % % %
A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D+ = 67-69 F = below 60
A = 93-96 B = 83-86 C = 73-76 D = 63-66
A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82 C- = 70-72 D- = 60-62
NOTE:
This course must be passed with a C or better as a CSU graduation requirement and in order to apply to the School of Nursing.
A minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 SJSU Studies (R, S, & V) shall be required of all students as a graduation requirement.”
Classroom Protocol
1. Attend all lectures and labs. This is extremely important for lab since time is limited and there is much to complete. Attendance will be taken at laboratory meetings. Any quizzes or
assignments you miss due to an unexcused absence or lateness cannot be made up and will count as a grade of zero.
2. Please turn-off your cell phone ringer. During lecture, the most important thing you can do is to be present and pay attention.
3. Feel free to interrupt us during class if you don’t understand something. If you don’t understand something, there is a very good chance other students don’t understand it either. 4. Do not talk during the lecture component of the class. If you have a concern please ask us
directly.
5. Please do not spend the lecture period surfing the web or on facebook. It is distracting for those around you.
6. Do the assigned reading beforehand. It will help you understand the material.
7. Try to review your notes after each lecture (try rewriting them), and before doing the homework assignments on Connect. This will help you organize the material and identify problem areas that require additional reading or questions to us.
8. Think about the material. Do not rely strictly on memorization because the exam will require more of an understanding of the material.
9. The quizzes on Connect are to be treated as if you were taking the quizzes in class. You have an assigned amount of time and need to complete the quiz in one sitting. Books and/or notes should not be used.
11. Come to our office hours to discuss the lectures and class information. You can make an appointment with us if you cannot make the regular office hours. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule. You can also communicate with us via e-mail.
12. Please note that if you arrive late for an exam you may not be able to take the exam and there are no make ups. You will not be able to take the exam if you arrive after the first student has left the exam.
The lecture and lab instructors’ responsibilities to you are:
1. Come prepared, and on time to class, and present you with microbiology concepts. 2. Be available during office hours or at appointed times.
3. Grade exams fairly. This doesn't mean giving you easy multiple-choice exams. It means that all of the exam questions will be graded using the same standard (rubric).
4. Return graded exams promptly (typically within a week).
5. Have the exam key available for your perusal. The exam key will be available in DH 335 but will NOT be posted. You can examine it during office hours or by appointment.
6. Be responsive to your needs in class. We will gladly answer any questions you may have about the material.
Your responsibilities are:
1. Come prepared, and on time, to class. 2. Read the material before hand and study.
3. Pass this class. The responsibility (and obligation) of learning, studying, passing, and doing well in this class (like any other university class), resides completely on you! It is completely your responsibility to get passing grade in this class, if you need that to get into a nursing program or graduate school. It is not appropriate to expect things to be easier in this class because of your career goals. I will do my best to teach you the concepts and skill necessary to pass my exams and learn the material, but I can’t learn the concepts for you.
4. Keep up with the schedule for homework and quizzes on Connect. If there are problems accessing the website you need to contact the Connect Technical Support. I am also an end user and have no ability to correct your password or reconnect you to the site.
5. If you do experience difficulty completing homework or quizzes due to technical problems, please do contact me. I may be able to allow you another opportunity to complete the assignment.
6. Save ALL assignments and paperwork returned to you. This will serve as your proof of any missing assignments or potential grade discrepancies at the end of the semester
7. Be respectful of the lecturers. We are very approachable, if treated with respect. 8. Ask questions directly if you don't understand the material.
9. Talk to us directly if you have concerns about the class. If you do, we may be able to address your concerns in a timely manner.
Lab Safety Rules and Compliance (Read, Complete the Last Page, Turn it in to TA)
The County of Santa Clara and the CSU requires that each student attending a laboratory course at SJSU understands the safety regulations and what to do in case of an emergency. Please read the Safety Rules document in the link below. Then print the last page of the document, complete the required information, sign it, and give the original copy to your TA.
http://www.sjsu.edu/biology/docs/Safety%20Rules%20for%20Teaching%20Laboratories%20120115.pdf
You can also reach this safety document from the Biology Department webpage (under Quick Links; right side):
http://www.sjsu.edu/biology/ Make-ups for missed work
There will be no make-ups given for any laboratory quiz. There will also be no make-ups given for lecture assignments or exams, unless the absence is excused. Deadlines for turning in assignments will be strictly enforced. You should notify your instructor of expected absences before the absence. Unexpected, but excused, absences need to be reported within 48 hours of absence so arrangements can be made for you to complete any missed work. Make-up exams will be ScanTron or verbal exams at the discretion of the instructor.
University Policies
University Polices have moved to the webpage below. Per University Policy S16-9, university-wide policy information relevant to all courses, such as academic integrity, accommodations, Student Counseling and Psychological Services, Peer Connections, Writing Center, Student Technology Resources, Consent for Recording and Sharing Instructor Material, among others, are available on Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs’ Syllabus Information web page at
http://www.sjsu.edu/gup/syllabusinfo/”
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures.
Quick Reference and Location of Services. Writing Center: Clark Hall Suite 126
Counseling Center: Student Wellness Center, Room 300B
Lecture Schedule (MW 4:30 - 6:10 PM)
DATE LECT # LECTURE Text
Chapter LearnSmart Assignments
22-Aug 1 Green Sheet /Intro to Microbiology 1 1
27-Aug 2 Chemistry of Biology 2 2
29-Aug 3 Intro to Laboratory Tools 3
3-Sep LABOR DAY- CAMPUS CLOSED
5-Sep 4 Survey of Eukaryotic Cells 5 5
10-Sep 5 Protists: Algae 12-Sep 6 Protists: Protozoa
17-Sep 7 Fungi - I 22 22
19-Sep 8 Fungi - II
24-Sep 9 Exam #1 Review 26-Sep -- Exam #1 - 1, 2, 3, 5, 22
1-Oct 10 Parasites - I 23
3-Oct 11 Microbial Control- I 11 11
8-Oct 12 Microbial Control-II 12
10-Oct 13 Survey of Prokaryotic Cells 4 4
15-Oct 14 Microbial Nutrition 7
17-Oct 15 Microbial Metabolism – I 8 8
22-Oct 16 Microbial Metabolism – II / Review 24-Oct -- Exam #2 – 4, 7, 8,11, 12, 23
29-Oct 17 Microbial genetics 9 9
31-Oct 18 Identifying pathogens 17
5-Nov 19 Bacteria - Cocci 18 18
7-Nov 20 Bacteria - Bacilli 19/20
12-Nov 21 Veterans day –Campus closed
--14-Nov 22 Exam #3 review --
19-Nov -- Exam #3 - 9, 17, 18, 19, 20
21-Nov Non-Instructional Day ( No Classes held)
26-Nov 23 Bacterial agents of disease 21 21
28-Nov 24 Survey of Viruses 6 6
3-Dec 25 Microbe-Human interactions 13 13
5-Dec 26 Innate Immunity 14 14
10-Dec 27 Adaptive Immunity 15
19-Dec -- FINAL Exam –TUES DEC 19th: 2:45 – 5pm
20-Aug 1 Lab Safety/ Ubiquity of Microbes Front cover, xiii, xv, (1-5)
27-Aug 2 Introduction to Microscopy Ex.4: (33-39), Ex.5: (41-42)
(Stained Slides/ Pond water)
3-Sep 3 Microscopy (Protozoa) Ex.32: (217- 219),
QUIZ #1 Ex.33: (225-229)
10-Sep 4 Microscopy (Fungi and Molds) Ex.34: (233-235), Ex. 35: (243)
17-Sep 5 Photosynthetic organisms HANDOUT
24-Sep 6 Simple staining (47-50) Ex.7: (57-61),
QUIZ #2 Ex.8: (63-65)
1-Oct 7 Differential staining Ex.9: (67-73), Ex. 11: (81)
8-Oct 8 EXAM1 Ex.1 (7-17)
15-Oct 9 Start Bacterial Unknowns HANDOUT, Ex.1 (7-17 Ex.13
(99-103),
Unknowns (Streak for Isolation) Ex.63 (433-438)
24-Oct 10 Pathogenic cocci/Bacterial Unknowns Ex.13: (100), Ex. 23 (167-169),
(Stock and working slants)
QUIZ #3 Ex.24: (179-180)
31-Oct 11 Enteric Bacteria, Bacterial Unknowns
5-Nov 12 Aerotolerance/ Bacterial Unknowns Ex.17: (125-128)
12-Nov 13 Quantitative analysis of water/Bacterial
Unknowns Ex.48: (338-340)
QUIZ #4
19-Nov NA No Labs Non-instructional Day (Wednsesday)
26-Nov 14 Antibiotic sensitivity/Bacterial Unknowns Ex.42: (289-297)
3-Dec 15 LAB FINAL EXAM/Unknown ID Due)/Lab
