Microbiology

Southern Utah University

Course Number: BIOL 2060-2065 *
Course Description: Biology of Microorganisms and their Effects on Human Activities.
Pre-requisites: None
*Lab must be taken concurrently with lecture

Meeting Time and Location:
        Lectures: MWF 11:00-11:50 Centrum 229
        Lab: W 1:00-2:50 pm, 3:00-4:50, and 5:00-6:50 pm

Instructor:
    Dr. Ron Martin,
    Office 110 Science Building
    Office Hours: MWF 9-10 am (or anytime I am in my office. Just knock. )
    email: martin@suu.edu (please contact me via email rather than phone when possible)

Course Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of: 1) the history and development of microbiology and the scientific methods utilized in medical sciences, 2) the basic principles of chemistry and cell anatomy, 3) the basic principles of photosynthesis and respiration, 4) industrial applications of microbiology, 5) Role of microorganisms in the environment, 6) the basic principles of microbial growth and factors affecting growth, 7) the bacterial diseases of mankind, 8) the viral and parasitic diseases of mankind, 9) the basic principles of epidemiology, 10) the basic principles of immunology.

Required Text: Microbiology by Nester.
Reading: Readings that coincide with each topic are noted on the posted study guides.

WebCT: Study/lecture guides and assignments will be posted on WebCT .

Lecture/Reading Topics (May be subject to change with advance notice)
    1. Microbial World
    2. Discovery of Germs
    3. Molecules of Life
    Test 1

    4. Prokaryotic Cell Structure
    5. Cell Growth
    Test 2

    6. Metabolism
    7. Environmental Microbiology
    8. Microbes as Food
    Test 3

    9. Epidemiology
    10. Bacterial Diseases
    Test 4

    11. Viral Diseases
    12. Fungal Diseases
    13. Parasitic Diseases
    Test 5

    14. Immunology
    15. Microbial Genetics
    Test 6

Final (test 6): Tue Dec 13 11:00 am – 12:50 am

Classroom etiquette: The following behaviors are disruptive to the classroom learning environment:
    1) visiting during lectures,
    2) tardiness without prior consent,
    3) leaving early without prior consent (this includes during movies),
    4) confrontational behavior.
The instructor reserves the right to lower your grade for repeated disruptive behavior.

Grading System: Study guides can be found at the given internet address and contain lecture and reading guides. Students will be tested on all material from lectures and study guides. Grade will be based on an average of test scores. (A) 94%-100%, (A-) 90%-93%, (B+) 87%-89% (B) 84%-86% (B-) 80%-83%... Points can be removed for disruptive behavior in class.

Scholastic dishonesty policy: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy. All assignments are to be done individually unless otherwise instructed. Copying each other’s assignments is plagiarism and points will be divided between offending parties.

Disability Accommodations: If you have a disability which may impair your ability to successfully complete this course, please let Student support Services know during the first week of class. Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, of auxiliary aids will need to contract Student Support Services in Room 205K, Sharwan Smith Center or phone (435) 586-7848. Student Support Services determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of these services and aids.