Hazard Community and Technical College
Course Syllabus
BIO 227 4501: Principles of Microbiology w/Lab (83715)
Spring/2016, Online
Instructor Contact Information
Instructor Name/Title: Diane Gibson/Assistant Professor of Biology
Blackboard IM:
W 8-10:30 PM
Th 8-10:30 PM
Phone Number: (606) 487-3247
Office Hours:
F 9:40-2:40
Office Location:
JCC 255, Hazard
Email Address:
[email protected]
Course Information
Course Description
Introduction to fundamental microbiological principles and techniques emphasizing structural, functional
ecological, and evolutionary relationships among microorganisms. Includes laboratory exercises in general
microbiology.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: BIO 112 or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits; Laboratory: 2 credit
Start Date: 1-11-2016
Midterm: 3-14-2016
End Date: 5-6-2016
Textbook Information and Supplies
Nester et. al. Microbiology: A Human Perspective. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill
Late Nite Labs (See Blackboard-> Tools-> Late Nite Labs)
Section Code: 73232951
Course Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1. Use terminology associated with the study of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi,
protozoans, algae, and helminths.
2. Demonstrate understanding of basic chemistry associated with the functions and metabolic
activities of microorganisms.
3. Demonstrate understanding of factors affecting the growth of microorganisms.
4. Demonstrate understanding of principles regarding DNA, protein synthesis, and genetics of
bacteria and viruses and principles of genetic technology (gene splicing and biotechnology).
5. Classify organisms using the characteristics of each major group.
6. Associate a specific microorganism with a specific disease.
7. Demonstrate understanding of specific and nonspecific defenses of the body to microorganism
infection and the major antimicrobial drug types.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the role of microorganisms in food production, chemical
production, agriculture, and seage treatment.
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9. Demonstrate understanding of the effects of microorganisms on lifestyles, health, environment,
industry, and the economy.
10. Demonstrate understanding of the role of selected microorganisms as agents of biological
warfare.
11. Make observations, record data, and critically evaluate information for accuracy, relevance, and
importance.
12. Form conclusions from data collected.
13. Demonstrate proper microscopy, culture, and aseptic techniques.
14. Properly dispose of bacterial cultures.
15. Determine the identity of unknown bacteria.
16. Identify microorganisms including fungi, algae, protozoans, and helminths.
General Education Course Competencies/Student Learning Outcomes
Conduct a hands-on project using scientific principles (category experience).
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods of science inquiry.
2. Explain basic concepts and principles in one or more of the sciences.
3. Apply scientific principles to interpret and make predictions in one or more of the sciences.
4. Explain how scientific principles relate to issues of personal and/or public importance.
Course Structure, Evaluation, and Grading Methods
Course Learning Content
Please review the assignment checksheet for a breakdown of course assignments and points.
Read and Outline Chapter- Part of being an online student is being self-motivated to learn on your
own. You spent spent more than $100 on a book, you should read it. You can either submit an
outline or a concept map.
Discussion Board- There are several discussion board assignments that go with each section.
LearnSmart- A flashcard type of assignment that is completed through connect using the virtual
book and is designed to help you recall information learned from your textbook. This assignment is
best completed after reading and outlining the associated chapter.
Chapter Quizzes- Are interactive-type questions that help you recall information learned from your
chapter and will help prepare you for exams.
Animation Quizzes- Consist of a video cartooning important topics covered in the assigned chapter.
Periodically the video will pause and ask you to answer a question associated with its content.
Concept Map- Are file attachment type assignments where you will link and describe vocabulary
words from the assigned chapter. I have a video posted in the blackboard shell (under videos) for
more information.
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Mini Topic- Are file attachment type assignments where you will choose one topic from the
assigned chapter to do additional research on. I recommend choosing a topic you are having
difficulty understanding or that you find particularly interesting. You should use a minimum of
three scientific references and 500 word count. Please use APA format, I have a quickguide posted
regarding APA format and general essay writing in the resources on blackboard.
Final Paper- Is completed in several steps. You will choose a topic of interest from the content
within the second half of your book. You will submit your topic, create an outline, and turn in two
rough drafts before your final paper is due. The final product will be a minimum of 6 pages with
seven scientific references in APA format.
Vaccine Controversy- Read the material posted in Chapter 28 ‘What Plants Talk About’. Pretend
you are in charge of creating a one paragraph youtube description of the video that is designed to
grab attention and boost the number of video views while being informative. Next, Create a list of
20 questions with answers from different segments of the video.
Exams- There are 6 multiple choice exams with 60 questions to be completed in 50 minutes. The
short time is to discourage use of internet resources or open-book completion. Each exam should
be completed after finishing the course homework assigned for that exam. The exams are
cumulative. Exam 1 covers the first section of three chapters, exam two covers the first two
sections, and so on.
Final- It is the student’s responsibility to contact their preferred testing center information and
work collaboratively with their chosen testing center to set up a time and date to take the closedresource exam. Students need to forward me with their testing center time and date recipt and
must take the initiative to contact me with this information 10 business days before their intended
test date will forefit the chance to take the final which is worth approximately 15% of the grade. It
is the student’s responsibility to schedule the exam on or before the exam due date. This exam
will be a 100 questions, multiple choice, computerized, and content-based with a two-hour time
limit.
To Unlock Learning Content you must complete the syllabus agreement quiz within the first three
days of class otherwise you will be reported as a no-show and may be subsequently removed or
withdrawn from the course without the option to re-enroll.
Lab Learning Content
This course is listed as a hybrid and we may meet up to three consecutive Friday/Saturdays, for a
total of six all day meetings. The meeting dates are yet to be determined. Your final grade will be
deducted 5% per missed lab meeting.
Please review the assignment checksheet for a breakdown of lab assignments and points.
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Assignment
Number of
Assignments
Late Nite Labs
23
Concept Map
9
Biochemical Tests
1
Worksheet
Microbiology Lab Summary
1
Lab Participation
6
Total Points Possible
Points
Each
Total
Points
Possible
100
100
2300
900
100
100
200
6
200
600
4100
NOTE: Please use your KCTCS e-mail account to create your Late Nite Labs account.
For immediate/emergency assistance you can text me at: 318-607-4058
Important Dates:
Jan. 18th You must complete the Introduction to Virtual Biology Labs
Feb. 25th You must complete the Basic Microscopy, Bacteria, Staining, Scientific Method
and Cultivation of Bacteria labs
Feb. 26th First lab meeting on Hazard campus
March 17th You must complete the Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Lab, Extreme Bacteria and
Expanded Extreme Bacteria
April 14th Unknown Identification and Biochemical Characteristics Lab must be complete
April 28th All labs are due before noon
Labs contain multiple parts depending on the lab and will contain reports and/or questions to be
answered. Some labs have more work, some have less; but you are awarded points for each
assignment completed so the labs that have more work associated with them are worth more. All
Labs are due by noon on April 28th (unless noted above in important dates). The due dates
listed above are only recommended.
In-person Lab will be held on Hazard campus. I will send out blackboard announcements when
those will be held. The first lab will be held on Friday, February 26th. Failure to report to lab will
result in a 5% reduction in your final grade.
LearnSmart Labs- These are a collection of virtual labs designed to cover lab learning objectives.
They may take a while to complete, as they are very touchy. It may take several tries at a lab to get
100%.
Concept Map- Are file attachment type assignments where you will link and describe vocabulary
words from the assigned chapter. I have a video posted in the blackboard shell (under videos) for
more information.
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Biochemical Test Worksheets- This is a file attachment assignment where you fill in the worksheet
I have given you and complete it as necessary.
Microbiology Lab Summary- While you are completing the microbiology labs (in-person and
virtual) you should write a paragraph summary of each lab. That would be what you did/the point of
the lab, what the results were, and what you learned. At the end of the semester you will take the lab
summaries and link them together creating a term paper of what you did, what you learned, how the
labs are related.
To Unlock Learning Content you must complete the syllabus agreement quiz within the first three
days of class otherwise you will be reported as a no-show and may be subsequently removed or
withdrawn from the course without the option to re-enroll.
Grading Policy/Scale
90-100%=A
80-89%=B
70-79%=C
60-69%=D
0-59%=E
Assignment due dates- can be found above. Late assignments or exams will not be accepted for
any circumstance, therefore, I strongly encourage you to work ahead of the schedule. The first half
of the lab is due on one date and the second half of the labs are due on another day. If you are
having issues with your computer or accessing a computer in general you can contact your campus
for information on open computer labs or work at the public library. Technology issues will not be
accepted as an excuse for incomplete assignments. It is your responsibility to have access to
properly functioning computers with up-to-date software and plug-ins.
I grade on a weekly basis and this usually happens on Friday. I do not accept assignments via e-mail
because it gets very difficult to keep track of who submitted what. Please e-mail me if you are
having issues submitting assignments.
Plagiarism Class Policy
I will penalize anyone guilty of any form of academic dishonesty, including the possible assigning of
a grade of “E” for the course or a ‘0’ for the assignment. The KCTCS Code of Student Conduct can
be found on-line at:
http://kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/Code_of_Student_Conduct.aspx
(You will need Adobe Reader to open the link and you may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser.)
This includes copy/pasting from your textbook or from internet resources without properly citing
your source and sharing your work with someone else or taking someone elses’ work. This is an
online class and you are responsible for completing all work on your own.
Withdrawal Class Policy/Procedure
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A student may officially withdraw from any class up to and including the date of mid-term with a W
grade assigned to the student’s record. Beyond that assigning a ‘W’ grade is the instructor’s
prerogative.
Accommodations Procedure
Learners needing specific accommodations should contact the local disabilities service
representative to complete an Accommodations Plan which will ensure that the Learner receive full
benefits and that the instructor is aware and can make the proper adjustments in his/her courses. The
HCTC Disabilities Services Representative is Julie Caudill, phone 606-487-3486, email
[email protected].
Appeals Process
Always begin the informal process by talking to your instructor. If issues cannot be resolved, then
talk with the Division Chair (see below for contact information). For information about academic
rights, academic offenses and the Learner’s formal right to appeal, Learners should review the
KCTCS Code of Student Conduct found on-line at http://tinyurl.com/mb4l7kf*
*You will need Adobe Reader to open the link and you may need to copy and paste the link to your web browser.
Division Chair Contact Information:
Supervisor/Division Chair:
Dell Sasser
Phone Number:
606-487-3559
Campus/Office Location/Number:
LCC/ Smith
Admin/101B
Email Address:
[email protected]
Additional Syllabus Information on the HCTC Website:
http://hazard.kctcs.edu/Academics/Syllabus_Information.aspx
(From HCTC Website Click Academics > Syllabus Information)
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