Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Course Syllabus

PS Number: 81933 Semester: Spring Year: 2017

Faculty Name: Agus Sofyan Title: Associate Professor

Course Prefix and Number: BIO 225-8501 Course Credit Hours: 4

Course Prerequisites: BIO 137 and BIO 139 or equivalent

Course Title: Medical Microbiology

Catalog Course Description: The characteristics of microorganisms and their relationship to health and disease are studied.

Instructor Contact Information:

Campus Location: Mayo Campus, Paintsville

Building & Room: F Room 218

Office Hours: See attachment with syllabus

Office Phone Number: 606-788-2815 Alternate Number: 606-886-3863 ext 82815

Best Times to Call: See attachment with syllabus

KCTCS Email: asofyan0001@kctcs.edu

Special Instructions: Please communicate with instructor using KCTCS email to confirm appointment times.

Supervisor Contact Information:

Name: Lisa J. Music

Campus Location: Prestonsburg Building & Room: Pike 107F

Office Phone Number: 606/889-4760 EXT. 94760

KCTCS Email: lisa.music@kctcs.edu

Text and Supplies:

1. Text book: Foundation in Microbiology, Talaro, 9th edition, ISBN: 978-0-07-352260-9 2. Lab book: Medical Microbiology Lab., Agus Sofyan, 3rd edition, 2012 (ISBN: 978-1-256-55164-5) 3. Lab Coat. 4. 1 ‘’ or 1 ½ ‘’ 3-ring binder.

KCTCS General Education Competencies

Students should prepare for twenty-first century challenges by gaining: A. Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural worlds through study in the sciences and

mathematics, social sciences, humanities, histories, languages, and the arts. Method to Achieve Competency:

B. Intellectual and practical skills, including

inquiry and analysis

critical and creative thinking

written and oral communication

quantitative literacy

information literacy

teamwork and problem solving Method to Achieve Competency:

C. Personal and social responsibility, including

civic knowledge and engagement (local and global)

intercultural knowledge and competence

ethical reasoning and action

foundations and skills for lifelong learning Method to Achieve Competency:

D. Integrative and applied learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized skills.

Method to Achieve Competency:

Course Specific Competencies (Student Outcomes):

Upon completion of this course, the student can: 1. Demonstrate correct use of a microscope. 2. Demonstrate proper aseptic laboratory technique. 3. Describe the major groups of microorganisms. 4. Prepare bacterial and fungal cultures for study. 5. Identify and characterize bacterial and fungal cultures. 6. Prepare and interpret bacterial slides. 7. Demonstrate the proper use of laboratory apparatus. 8. Describe methods of physical and chemical control of microbial growth. 9. Compare and contrast procaryotic and eucaryotic cells. 10. Explain microbial metabolism and genetics.

11. Explain the mechanisms of pathogenicity. 12. Describe the symptoms, treatment, and control of common infectious diseases. 13. Describe specific and non-specific host defenses. 14. Discuss the role of parasites in human disease.

Lab Competencies (Student Outcomes): (Enter N/A if this does not apply.)

1. Understand basic lab protocols to screen for presence of specific microbes. 2. Identify key technological advantages/discoveries in microbiology. 3. Understand basic concept of antiseptic, disinfectant, and antibiotic effects on microbes.

Course Outline:

Module I: Introduction to Microbiology 1. Chapter 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology 2. Chapter 3: Tools of the Laboratory: The Methods for Studying Microorganisms 3. Chapter 17: Procedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing Infections 4. Exam 1: Chapters 1,3, and 17 (100 points)

Module II: Cell Types and Introduction to Viruses

1. Chapter 4: A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms 2. Chapter 5: A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms 3. Chapter 6: An Introduction to Viruses 4. Chapter 24: Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses 5. Chapter 25: Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The RNA Viruses 6. Exam 2: Chapters 4, 5, 6, 24, and 25 (100 points)

Module III: Microbial Nutrition and Microbial Controlling Agents: Physicals, Chemicals, and Drugs

1. Chapter 7: Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth 2. Chapter 11: Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control 3. Chapter 12: Drugs, Microbes, Host - The Elements of Chemotherapy 4. Exam 3: Chapters 7, 11, and 12 (100 points)

Module IV: Microbes-Human Interactions and Body’s Defense Mechanisms

1. Chapter 13: Microbes- Human Interactions 2. Chapter 14: Nonspecific host Defense 3. Chapter 15: Adaptive specific Immunity and Immunization 4. Chapter 16: Disorders in Immunity 5. Exam 4: Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 16 (100 points)

Module V: Survey of Bacteria, Fungi, and Parasites of Medical Importance

1. Chapter 18: The Cocci of Medical Importance 2. Chapter 19: The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance 3. Chapter 20: The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance 4. Chapter 21: Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease 5. Chapter 22: The Fungi of Medical Importance 6. Chapter 23: The Parasites of Medical Importance 7. Final Exam (Exam 5): Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 (100 points)

Laboratory meetings will feature the study of bacterial inoculation, incubation, isolation, inspection, and identification. Antiseptic, disinfectant, antibiotic sensitivities will also be tested for different types of bacteria. Each student is required to give power-point presentation about infectious disease for maximum 25 points. The presentation score will be included for grade calculation.

Course Structure:

Lecture material will be presented in a traditional manner and online. Topics surveyed will be enhanced by consistent use of transparencies/ancillary materials. The laboratory will consist of at least 6 experiments that will elaborate the 5 basic methods in Microbiology such as inoculation, isolation, incubation, inspection, and identification.

Technology/Media Component:

Instructional delivery will be enhanced by the use of Power Point presentations, Blackboard online, and videos. Information will be supplied to students regarding Medical Microbiology related websites.

Service-Learning:

Course Requirements and Evaluation:

Lecture (700 points): The lecture portion of the course will constitute 68% of the grade assigned with 5 examinations (500 points), 5 assignments (125 points), 5 announced quizzes (50 points), and attendance (25 points). Laboratory (325 points): The laboratory portion of the course will constitute 32% of the grade assigned. Within the scope of the 32% value, the following items will be incorporated: 3 laboratory exams (150 points); 5 lab reports/assignments (75 points); 5 announced Quizzes (50 points), 15 minutes presentation (25 points), and attendance (25 points).

Grading Policy:

The scale below shows the relationship between your semester percent average and the letter grade you will receive. 922-1025 points = 89.5-100% = A 820-921 points = 79.5-89.4% = B 717-819 points = 69.5-79.4% = C 615-716 points = 59.5-69.4% = D Below 615 points = Below 59.5% = E

Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to attend all lectures and laboratory sessions; 50 points of the student’s grade will be based on attendance. There will be two point deductions for missing each lecture or laboratory session.

Missed Exam Policy:

Students who miss an exam for any reason must report the reason for their absence to the instructor and a make-up test will be offered to the student with a legitimate excuse. Make-up tests will be given in ESSAY type questions and have to be taken BEFORE the FINAL EXAM. There are no make-ups for quizzes.

Late Assignment Policy:

There will be 5 points deduction for each late assignment. There will be 3 points deduction for each late lab report.

Withdrawal Policy:

Students will be allowed to withdraw from the course and get a grade of “W”. No withdraws are allowed after the final exam or the last day possible, as designated on BSCTC calendar, whichever occurs earlier.

Additional information can be found at the following site: http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu/en/Academics/Office_Hours_Schedules_and_Syllabi.aspx