MCB 2010CH - Honors Microbiology with Laboratory

College of Natural Sciences

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 92
Effective Term Fall 2020 (580)

Requisites

(Prerequisite BSC 2086 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite BSC 2086L with a minimum grade of C) or
(Prerequisite BSC 2010 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite BSC 2010L with a minimum grade of C) or
(Prerequisite BSC 2010CH with a minimum grade of C and
Acceptance into the Honors College)

Course Description

Microbiology consists of the study of microorganisms and their role in our environment and health from a cellular and molecular point of view. Topics include microbial cell structure and function, microbial genetics and metabolism, bacterial identification, microbe-host interactions, antimicrobial agents, microbial control, and infectious disease. This course will employ interactive learning and research projects beyond the typical Microbiology lecture and laboratory course. The laboratory portion of the course will include preparing stained smears, culturing microorganisms, conducting diagnostic tests, performing tests to identify microorganisms, and studying microbial growth control methods.(Note: Credit is only given for MCB 2010/L or MCB 2010C or MCB 2010CH)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will describe the basic structure of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells by:
    1. observing and describing eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
    2. comparing and contrasting the size and structure of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
    3. explaining the structure and function of the various membrane-bound organelles of the eukaryotic cell and intracellular components of prokaryotic cells.
  2. The student will explain microbial cell biology and microbial function in various environments by:
    1. identifying and summarizing prokaryotic growth and reproduction.
    2. characterizing and classifying selected microorganisms.
    3. describing microbial interactions and their impact on the environment such as adaptation, natural selection, microbial recycling, and bioremediation.
  3. The student will elucidate microbial genetics and the mechanisms of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication, transcription, and translation by:
    1. listing, explaining and illustrating the steps of DNA replication, including initiation, elongation, and termination.
    2. explaining the molecular biology of gene expression, including transcription, translation, and processing of ribonucleic acid (RNA).
    3. identifying cause, consequence, and uses of mutations.
    4. explaining exchange and acquisition of genetic information.
    5. performing laboratory exercises on gene action, including formulating hypothesis, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting and explaining results.
  4. The student will describe microbial interactions and the impact of microorganisms on humans by:
    1. discussing selected historical events and their relationship to medicine and microbiology.
    2. explaining the relationships in various ecological situations including normal flora, pathogenicity, infection, food intoxications symbiosis, and parasitism.
    3. evaluating host defense mechanisms in relation to microbial pathogenicity mechanisms.
    4. characterizing the mode of action and side effects of antimicrobial drugs and chemotherapy.
    5. explaining antibiotic resistance and the role humans play in propagating resistance.
    6. working to solve case studies or problems related to infectious disease and the concepts of microbial control.
  5. The student will practice aseptic techniques to culturing microorganisms by:
    1. understanding and demonstrating proper handing and use of laboratory materials while undertaking a laboratory investigation.
    2. following experimental protocols.
    3. accurately recording and interpreting laboratory data.
    4. demonstrating proper aseptic techniques.
    5. Explaining safe laboratory practices for handling biohazardous materials.
    6. collecting samples from mock or simulated patients without contamination.
    7. measuring effects of environment parameters on microbial growth.
  6. The student will explore the microscopic world around them by:
    1. performing the Gram stain technique on cheek scrapings.
    2. assessing common fomite samples for microbial contamination.
    3. determining antibiotic resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from fomites.
    4. isolating antibiotic producing fungus from soil samples.
  7. The student will develop the skills to perform clinically relevant diagnostic techniques and methods by:
    1. identifying microorganisms by growth habits, nutritional requirements, staining reactions, and biochemical reaction.
    2. evaluating different anti-microbial agents as control mechanisms of microorganisms.
    3. performing pertinent molecular assays to identify bacteria.
  8. The student will accurately perform and interpret scientific tests in problem solving techniques by:
    1. quantitatively analyzing experimental data.
    2. effectively managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done simultaneously.
    3. integrating knowledge and making informed judgments about microbiology in everyday life.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of course objectives through measurements developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2018 (550).
C&I Approval: 02/21/2020, BOT Approval: 03/17/2020, Effective Term: Fall 2020 (580)

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