APPROVED
COURSE OUTLINE
MCB 2010 MICROBIOLOGY ___3__
Prefix Number Course
Title Cr.Hrs.
A. Course
Description:
Prerequisite: BSC 1086 and BSC 1086L or BSC 2010 and BSC
2010L. Corequisite: MCB 2010L. Microbiology consists of the study of
microorganisms and their role in our environment from a cellular and molecular
point of view. Topics include microbial cell biology, microbial genetics,
classification, identification, microbe-host interactions, antimicrobial
agents, microbial control, and infectious disease. 47 contact hours.
B. Major
Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial cell biology and microbial function in various environments.
2. The student will gain an understanding of
microbial genetics.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding
of microbial interactions and the impact of microorganisms on humans.
C. Course
Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
1. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial cell biology and microbial function in various environments by:
a. identifying, comparing, and contrasting
Procaryotic microbes, Eucaryotic microbes, and subcellular viruses and other
agents on the basis of structure and function.
b. explaining the information flow within a cell
and the regulation of cellular activity.
c. identifying and summarizing cell energy
metabolism , growth, and reproduction.
d. characterizing, identifying, and classifying
selected microorganisms.
e. recognizing microbial diversity.
f. defining phylogeny and evaluating current
theories of microbial evolution.
g. describing microbial interactions and their
impact on the environment such as adaptation, natural selection, microbial
recycling, and bioremediation.
2. The student will demonstrate an understanding
of microbial genetics by:
a. explaining the processes of replication,
transcription and translation.
b. illustrating, through case studies or
examples, the central molecular framework of biology; that is, DNAàRNAàproteinàtrait.
c. identifying cause, consequence, and uses of
mutation.
d. explaining exchange and acquisition of
genetic information.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of microbial interactions and the impact of microorganisms on humans by:
a. discussing selected historical events and
their relationship to microbiology.
b. explaining the relationships in various
ecological situations including normal flora, pathogenicity, infection, food
intoxications symbiosis, and parasitism.
c. evaluating host defense mechanisms in
relation to microbial pathogenicity mechanisms
d. characterizing the mode of action and side
effects of antimicrobial drugs and chemotherapy.
e. defining and examining biotechnology and
methods of genetic engineering.
f. working individually or in groups to solve
case studies or problems related to infectious disease and the concepts of
microbial control.
D. Criteria
Performance Standard:
Upon
successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70%
accuracy, demonstrate mastery of the above stated objectives through classroom
measurements developed by individual course instructors.
Revised
8/84 C&I
11/12/02, BOT 12/17/02, Eff20022.
Per
NLS 4/87 BSC
1010/L # changed, effective 20032.
Reviewed
C&I 2/5/91
SCNS
Change 6/24/92
Effective
Session 19931
3
YR C&I Review 8/94
3
YR C&I Review 98-99