BIOL 325-01 - General Microbiology Syllabus, Fall 2000

Dr. Blanchard
RUH 303/ext 2568, e-mail:  pdblanch@samford.edu
Office hrs:  As announced or by appointment

COURSE PHILOSOPHY AND EXPECTATIONS.
This course in general microbiology is an upper division course, which requires one year of biological science courses as a prerequisite.  A solid course in the principles of biology (i.e. Biol 203/105) is a necessity.  The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the microbial world and the relationship of that world with the environment, human health and human endeavors.  This course moves fairly rapidly due to the broad and diverse scope of its subject matter.  I expect all students to take responsibility for their own learning in this course.  I will work hard to give you the best course possible; I expect my students to work hard also to get the most out of this learning experience.

During this course you will:

(1) Learn from me (and Ms. Nance in Lab)

(2) Learn from each other in groups

(3) Learn on your own

I expect REGULAR CLASS ATTENDANCE.  I expect that ALL ASSIGNED READINGS TO BE COMPLETED FULLY.  Even if I do not cover a topic in lecture but it is part of the assigned readings, you are responsible for it on my exams.  I EXPECT YOUR CASE STUDIES TO BE TURNED IN ON TIME. I will not accept late assignments.  Laboratory in this course is an intensive experience due to the nature of the exercises and the special requirements of working with live organisms.   Come to lab prepared and knowledgeable of the tasks you have to complete.  If you start having difficulty with the course, I expect you to come see me.  I probably can help you.  Do not wait until the last moment to ask for help if you need it - by then it may be too late.

Textbook:  Microbiology, 4th ed., Prescott, Harley and Klein, 1999, William C. Brown
Lab book:  Microbiology Laboratory Exercises, Barnett (Compilation) 1992

NOTE:  CASE STUDIES DUE ONE WEEK FROM HANDOUT DATE OR AS ANNOUNCED.

Exams:  Exams schedule are shown on the detailed assignment schedule.  Final will be COMPREHENSIVE.
Laboratory:  Meets once a week -- see lab schedule for specifics.

Grading system:  Avg. of Exams I, II, III, IV and FINAL counts 50%
Total of four group assignments (25 pts ea.) counts 25%
Lab exam and proficiency avg. counts 25%
TOTAL = 100%

90 - 100% = A
86 - 89.9% = B+
80 - 85.9 = B
76 - 79.9% = C+
70 - 75.9% = C
66 - 69.9% = D+
60 - 65.9 = D
0 - 59.9% = F

Makeup tests due to legitimate absence (sickness, family emergency, etc.) will be administered during the final week of classes.  I reserve the right to request a doctor's certificate to verify illness.  IF YOU NEED TO MISS CLASS OR HAVE AN EMERGENCY, KEEP ME INFORMED.  IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN THIS COURSE, PLEASE COME SEE ME - I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP YOU.

DISABILITIES:  Samford University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their request through the Advisor for Students with Disabilities located in Counseling Services on the lower level of Pittman Hall, or calling 726-4078 or 726-2105.  A faculty member will only grant reasonable accommodations upon notification from the Advisor for Students with Disabilities.

COURSE SCHEDULE
DATE TOPICS TEXT CHAPTERS
8/28 Introduction to course
Review syllabus
Selection of work teams 		Handouts
8/30 – 9/1 Cell Structure and Function I Ch. 1,2,3
9/6 – 9/8 Cell Structure and Function II Ch. 3,4
9/6 Group exercise 1 
9/9 Microbial Nutrition Ch 5
9/11 – 2/13 Microbial Growth and Control Ch 6,7
9/15 Introduction to Metabolism Ch. 8
9/18 EXAM I Ch. 1 - 8
9/20 – 9/22 Glycolysis, Fermentation
Anaerobic Respiration 		Ch. 9
9/25 - 9/27 Autotrophs, Chemolithotrophs
Phototrophs 		Ch. 9
9/30 Anabolic Pathways Ch. 10
3/3 Microbial Ecology
Nutrient cycling		 Ch. 40
10/2 Group Exercise 2 
10/4 EXAM II Ch. 9, 10, 40
10/6 - 10-9 Enzyme Regulation/Genetics Ch. 12,13,14
10//9 – 10/11 Microbial Taxonomy/Evolution
Some Important Bacteria		 Ch 19
10/13 – 10/15 Viruses Ch. 16, 17 18
10/16 - 10/17 FALL BREAK!!! 
10/18 – 10/20 Chemotherapy Ch. 7, 33
10/23 Group Exercise III 
10/25 EXAM III 
10/27 Pathogenicity Ch. 28, 29
10/30 Epidemiology and Public Health 
11/1 – 11/13 Host Defenses Ch. 30, 31, 32
11/15 Group Exercise IV 
11/17 Exam IV 
11/20 Bioterrorism Handout
11/22 - 24 THANKSGIVING BREAK 
11/27 Emerging Infectious Diseases Handout
11/29 Biology and Epidemiology of AIDSHandout
12/1 New Discoveries in "Non - Infectious Diseases Handout
12/4 Environmental Microbiology As assigned
12/6 Closing Topics 
12/8 Review 
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