The History and Future of Microbiology The Study of Bacteria Introducing Staining and Culture Introducing Taxonomy

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SYLLABUS

SCI/250 Microbiology

Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.

Course Description

This course explores the basic principles of microbiology. Case scenarios and classroom discussions will allow the student to apply the framework and concepts of microbiology within the work place.

Course Dates

Jun 10, 2014 – Jul 28, 2014

Faculty Information

Name :	DARLENE MILLER (PRIMARY)
Email Address :	kemba2@email.phoenix.edu
Phone Number :	See Policies

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Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website):

•Academic Policies

•Instructor Policies

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Program Information

•Student Program Handbooks and Forms

•AACN Essentials

•QSEN Competencies

Get Ready for Class

• Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course.

Instructions

Black, J. G. (2008). Microbiology: Principles and explorations (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Course Materials

All electronic materials are available on your student website.

Week1 Jun, 10 – Jun, 16

The History and Future of Microbiology The Study of Bacteria Introducing Staining and Culture Introducing Taxonomy

Tasks

•Download the new and improved Phoenix Mobile app.

•All assignments must be submitted to WritePoint and Plagiarism Checker. Students are expected to integrate all appropriate feedback into the final assignment before posting.

Objectives/Competencies

1.1Define the scope of microbiology.

1.2Explain factors that influence bacterial growth.

1.3Identify the techniques and principles of staining.

1.4Classify bacteria according to taxonomic criteria.

Required Learning Activities

• Week One Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week One Read Me First.

Support Material

Week One Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 1

•Microbiology, Ch. 3

•Microbiology, Ch. 6

•Microbiology, Ch. 9

•Week 1 Learning Team Activity Team Charter

Instructions

Hi Teams,

Please select and post your choice for your Epidemiology Presentation in your week 1 Team forum.

Thanks

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week One Participation	Individual	Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM	2
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.

Cell Division Template	Individual	Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Appendix A
Examine cell division in bacteria to determine how it relates to growth.
Complete Appendix A located on the student website to explain the
following in your own words:
• The phases of growth in a bacterial culture
• Methods used to measure bacterial growth
• Physical and nutritional factors affecting bacterial growth
• The processes of sporulation
• The function of bacterial endospores
SupportingMaterial:Appendix A – Cell Division Template
Staining Lab and Quiz	Individual	Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Review Ch. 3 of Microbiology.
Review “Staining Bacteria: The Gram Stain” simulation
(http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/black/0471420840/animati
ons/ch03/ch3Staining_Bacteria/index.html).
This simulation is also found on the student website.
Complete the open book quiz. The quiz will be provided by your
instructor.
SupportingMaterial:Staining Bacteria: The Gram Stain
SimulationMicrobiology, Ch. 3
Identifying Bacteria	Individual	Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Review Figure 6.25 and Table 9.5 of Microbiology.
Access the “Identifying Bacteria” multimedia scenario
(http://www.microbelibrary.org/microbelibrary/files/ccImages/Articleimag
es/shoeb/api20.html) to gain an understanding of the processes
involved with identifying and classifying bacteria.
Complete Appendix B located on the student website to classify
bacteria and identify a strain of bacteria responsible for a simulated
food poisoning outbreak.
SupportingMaterial:Appendix B – Identifying BacteriaMicrobiology, Ch.
6Microbiology, Ch. 9
Team Charter	Individual	Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Team Leader should post Team Charter to Assignment
Thread

Week2 Jun, 17 – Jun, 23

Microorganisms and Parasitology Microbes and Disease Processes Epidemiology

and Nosocomial Infections

Objectives/Competencies

2.1Discuss characteristics of parasites, fungi, helmiths, and arthropods.

2.2Explain host–microbe relationships.

2.3Analyze different diseases and their relationship to human life.

2.4Describe the disease process and its impact on humans.

2.5Describe the scope of epidemiology.

2.6Define the epidemiology of nosocomial infections.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Two Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Two Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Two Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 11

•Microbiology, Ch. 14

•Microbiology, Ch. 15

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Two Participation	Individual	Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM	3
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.
Parasitology Matrix	Individual	Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Appendix C
Complete Appendix C located on the student website to differentiate
among parasites, fungi, helminths, and arthropods.
SupportingMaterial:Appendix C – Parasitology Matrix

Epidemiology Presentation	Learning	Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM	10
Instructions:	team
Define epidemiology, in your assigned Learning Team, explaining its
purpose and methods of study.
Select an emergent disease to research.
Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that
includes the following details within speaker’s notes:
• An explanation of the purpose and methods of study for
epidemiology
• A thorough description of the selected infectious agent
• Incubation period
• Signs and symptoms
• Related diagnostic tests
• Precautions that should be taken against the
• A summary slide
Week3	Jun, 24 – Jun, 30

Viruses and Their Relationship to the Human Body Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Objectives/Competencies

3.1Identify characteristics of viruses.

3.2Describe the classification of viruses.

3.3Discuss viral replication in microbiology.

3.4Describe virus-like agents.

3.5Identify the relationship between viruses and cancer.

3.6Define antimicrobial chemotherapies and their impact on humans.

3.7Describe general properties of antimicrobial agents in relation to the human body.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Three Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Three Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Three Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 10

•Microbiology, Ch. 13

•Microbial Resistance Debate

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Three Participation	Individual	Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM	2
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.

Virus Matrix	Individual	Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Appendix D
Watch the “Viruses” animation
(http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/black/0471420840/animati
ons/ch10/ch10_Viruses/index.html). This animation is also located on
the student website.
Describe the characteristics of viruses by filling out the matrix in
Appendix D located on the student website.
Learning
Team Summary-Microbial Resistance Debate	Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Submit Team summary on the discussion of microbial	team
resistance.

Week4	Jul, 01 – Jul, 07
Innate and Adaptive Host Defenses Basic Principles of Immunology

Objectives/Competencies

4.1Identify nonspecific and specific host defenses.

4.2Define types of immunity.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Four Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Four Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Four Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 16

•Microbiology, Ch. 17

•Microbiology, Ch. 18

•Learning Team Activity-Allergens- the Good and the Bad!

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Four Participation	Individual	Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM	2
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.

Innate Defenses Matrix	Individual	Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Appendix E
Complete the matrix in Appendix E located on the student website to
contrast types of innate host defenses. Be sure to include specific
information about how each can affect the human body.
SupportingMaterial: Appendix E – Innate Defenses Matrix
Immunity Activity	Individual	Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Appendix F
Using the template in Appendix F, located on the student website,
define the following in your own words:
• The difference between adaptive and innate immunity
• The difference between cellular and humoral immunity
• The factors that stimulate an immune response
• The difference between active and passive immunizations
SupportingMaterial:Appendix F – Immunity Activity
Learning
Learning Team-Allergens-The Good and the Bad	Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Summary Team summary on the discussion and response	team
to “Allergens.

Week5 Jul, 08 – Jul, 14

Skin and Eye Diseases, Wounds, and Bites Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Objectives/Competencies

5.1Identify diseases related to the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.

5.2Identify diseases related to wounds and bites.

5.3Describe components of a healthy urogenital system.

5.4Distinguish between sexually and non-sexually transmitted microbial urogenital diseases.

5.5Discuss components of a healthy digestive system.

5.6Identify major microbial diseases that impact the gastrointestinal system.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Five Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Five Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Five Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 19

•Microbiology, Ch. 20

•Microbiology, Ch. 22

•Learning Team Activity-Smallpox-To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate?

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Five Participation	Individual	Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM	2
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.
Integumentary System Lab and Quiz	Individual	Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Integumentary System Lab
Complete the Integumentary System Lab located on the student
website.
Complete the open book quiz about diseases of the integumentary
system. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
SupportingMaterial:Integumentary System Lab
STD Informational Pamphlet – Appendix G	Individual	Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resources: An information pamphlet from a doctor’s office and
Appendix G
Create a tri-fold pamphlet, such as one you would find at a doctor’s
office, about a sexually transmitted disease of your choice using the
template provided in Appendix G located on the student website.
Address each of the elements in the grading form provided in the
document titled Appendix G Rubric located on the student website, and
answer the following questions:
• Is the disease transmitted exclusively through sexual contact or can
it be spread nonsexually?
• What are its symptoms, and how can it can be diagnosed? (Be sure
to compare a healthy system to one affected by the infection or
disease.)
• What epidemiological and clinical impact does the disease or
infection have?
• How can the infection or disease be prevented?
Note. Feel free to modify the template by changing font sizes and colors
and adding graphics or pictures. If, however, you use graphics or
pictures, please be sure to cite their sources according to APA
standards. Formatting help is available at http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/default.aspx
SupportingMaterial:Appendix G – STD Informational PamphletAppendix
G – Rubric
Learning
Learning Team Activity-Smallpox-To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate	Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Respond to Critical Thinking #3, Chapter 19-Does the team	team
agree with the eradication?

Week6	Jul, 15 – Jul, 21
Respiratory System Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases

Objectives/Competencies

6.1Identify components of a healthy respiratory system.

6.2Identify major microbial diseases of the respiratory system.

6.3Identify components of a healthy cardiovascular system.

6.4Identify major microbial diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Six Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Six Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Six Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 21

•Microbiology, Ch. 23

•Cardiovascular vs Respiratory Microbial Infections–What’s the Connection?

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Six Participation	Individual	Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM	2
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.
Respiratory System Lab and Quiz	Individual	Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Respiratory System Lab
Complete the Respiratory System Lab located on the student website.
Complete the open-book quiz about the respiratory system and
associated diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
SupportingMaterial:Respiratory System Lab
Cardiovascular System Lab and Quiz	Individual	Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Cardiovascular System Lab
Complete the Cardiovascular System Lab located on the student
website.
Complete the open-book quiz about the cardiovascular system and
associated diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
SupportingMaterial:Cardiovascular System Lab
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems in Health and Infections	Individual	Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Summary of discussion on the interrelatedness of function
and infections of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Week7	Jul, 22 – Jul, 28
Nervous System Diseases The Application of Microbiology

Objectives/Competencies

7.1Identify components of a healthy nervous system.

7.2Identify major microbial diseases of the nervous system.

7.3Apply microbiology to daily living.

Required Learning Activities

• Week Seven Read Me First

Instructions

Read the Week Seven Read Me First.

Support Material

Week Seven Read Me First

•Microbiology, Ch. 24

•Microbiology, Ch. 26

•Learning Team Activity=vCJD vs CJD-Who’s At Risk?

See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.

Assignments

Title	Type	Due	Points
Week Seven Participation	Individual	Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:
Participate in class discussion.
Nervous System Lab and Quiz	Individual	Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM	5
Instructions:
Resource: Nervous System Lab
Complete the Nervous System Lab located on the student website.
Complete the open-book quiz about the nervous system and associated
diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
SupportingMaterial:Nervous System Lab
Final Exam	Individual	Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM	10
Instructions:
Complete the final exam. The final exam will be provided by your
instructor.
Learning
Learning Team Activity-vCJD vs CJD	Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM	1
Instructions:Submit Team summary on the discussion on the	team
differences between vCJD and CJD

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