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1/21/23, 11:08 AM BIOS242 Course Home Syllabus (JUL16)

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Course Information

Course Title:

Course

Number:

Fundamentals of Microbiology With Lab

BIOS242

Course

Description:

This course covers basic concepts of microbiology with an emphasis on medically important

microorganisms and infectious diseases. The topics studied also include microscopy, microbial

growth and genetics, antimicrobial agents, epidemiology, and immune system responses to

pathogens. Lab exercises emphasize aseptic technique, isolation and culture of

microorganisms, microscopy, and staining techniques.

Course

Prerequisites:

CHEM140, BIOS140, or equivalent

Course Specific Requirements

Each week, you will conduct a laboratory exercise.

For students taking the class online:

IMPORTANT Lab Completion Information

Instructions to download the VUMIE software are linked. Also attached is the Virtual Unknown Training

manual. This has the instructions on how to work in this ilab environment.

You will be using a virtual laboratory software package, VirtualUnknown. This software allows you to perform

simulated "wet lab" experiments on your computer. You will access this software through the iLab environment

(lab.devry.edu). See the iLab tab under week 1 for information about logging in to this area. The online lab

schedule is as follows:

Week Lab Exercise Software

1 Exploring the Microbiology Lab VirtualUnknown

2 Aseptic Techniques and Bacterial Anatomy and Morpohology VirtualUnknown

3 Bacterial Growth and Controlling Bacterial Growth VirtualUnknown

4 Carbohydrate Tests VirtualUnknown

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Week Lab Exercise Software

5 Non-specific Defense VirtualUnknown

6 Specific Immunity VirtualUnknown

7 Epidemiology VirtualUnknown

For the lab exercises noted above, you will write a lab report based upon that week's experiment and your

observations. Details of the lab report are available in each week's lab tab.

Each lab report is worth 30 points.

Please check with your instructor if the lab is going to be online or onsite. If your labs are going to be online,

then you will be using the VirtualUnknown software - same as the online students. However, if you will be doing

on-site labs you will need to purchase the following lab manual from the online DeVry bookstore: Lab Manual

for BIOS 242: Fundamentals of Microbiology With Lab

If you will be doing onsite labs, you will need to purchase the lab manual. The lab manual is a custom print

which can be purchased only via the online De Vry bookstore. More information on the lab manual, and the labs

due this week can be obtained from the "Syllabus" section under "Course Home". The onsite lab schedule is as

follows:

Week

Lab Exercise

1

Culture Transfer Techniques

Techniques for Isolation of Pure Culture

2

Introduction to Microscope

Simple Staining

3 Differential Staining

4 Bacterial Enumeration

5

Antibiotic Sensitivity

MRVP

6

Carbohydrate Fermentation

Specialized Media

7 Fomite Transmission

Software Citation Requirements

This course uses open-source software, and as the end users of this software, students are required to cite the

software for any student work, such as assignments, labs, or projects, where the software has been utilized.



Open-source software does have end-user license agreements, and all students should read the entire agreement

for a software prior to installation or usage. In order to use the software in this course, software citations have

been created for students and can be located on the Open Source Applications page. These software citations

must be included in all student work submissions that have used the software.

Textbooks and Resources

Required Textbooks

The following books are required for this course:

Microbiology with Diseases by Body System

4th Edition

by Robert W. Bauman

2015 Pearson

ISBN: 10: 032191838X

On-campus students only: Lab Manual for BIOS 242: Fundamentals of Microbiology With Lab

by Sandhya Verma, Kris Horn, Abour H. Cherif

2014 Pearson

ISBN: 10:1-269-05813-1



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Physical Books and Supplies

Your course may require additional materials, such as a course kit. Visit the online bookstore if you have not yet

ordered your books and supplies.

Campus Additional Information

It is important to note that students who take courses on-campus are required to use the following Lab Manual

for this course:

Lab Manual for BIOS 242: Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab

by Sandhya Verma, Kris Horn, Abour H. Cherif

2014 Pearson

ISBN: 10:1-269-05813-1

Terminal Course Objectives



DeVry University course content is constructed from curriculum guides developed for each course that are in

alignment with specific Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs). The TCOs define the learning objectives that the

student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The TCOs that will be covered in

detail each week can be found in the Objectives section for that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference

will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the TCO that it emphasizes.

1

Given a list of Koch's postulates, analyze how early microbiologists proposed hypotheses and performed

experiments to determine the causes of various diseases.

2

Given pictures of a variety of microorganisms including fungi, protozoa, bacteria, and viruses, classify each as

prokaryotic, eukaryotic, or acellular and compare and contrast their structure and function.

3

Given several types of microscopes, evaluate how scientists use the microscopes to identify and study

microorganisms.

4

Given a culture of a microorganism, examine its physical and nutritional requirements.

5

Given a nutritional requirements of a microorganism, analyze the processes of microbial metabolism.

6

Given the characteristics of a eukaryotic organism, classify it into its right kingdom based on genetic relatedness.

7

Given the characteristics of an acellular pathogen, identify the pathogen to design the appropriate treatment

strategy.

8

Given test results identifying methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), analyze methods of

controlling microbial growth in the environment and in the body.

9

Given an illustration of the three lines of defense that protect the human body from pathogens, analyze how the

components of each work to prevent or overcome infection.

10

Given data on an outbreak of a microbial disease, propose a plan that outlines the steps taken to identify the

cause of the disease and to stop or limit the spread of the infection

11



Given a patient with the symptoms of influenza or another infectious disease, identify the causative agent and

analyze its pathogenicity.

Lab Schedule

Week 1

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Week 7

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Week 8

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Course Schedule

Week, TCOs, and Topics

Week 1

TCOs 1 and 2

Readings and Class Preparation

Chapter 1: A Brief History of Microbiology

Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function

iLab

Activities and

Assignments




The Cell

Activities and


Assignments

Chapter 11: Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes Graded discussion

topics

Quiz

Week 2

TCOs 3 and 4

Classification and Nutrition

Week 3

TCO 5, 6, and 7

Metabolism

Chapter 4: Microscopy, Staining, and Classification

Chapter 6: Microbial Nutrition and Growth

Chapter 5: Microbial Metabolism

Chapter 12: Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes

Chapter 13: Characterizing and Classifying Viruses,

Viroids, and Prions

iLab

Graded discussion

topics

Quiz

iLab

Graded discussion

topics

Quiz

Week 4

TCO 8

Controlling Microbial

Growth

Chapter 9: Controlling Microbial Growth in the

Environment

Chapter 10: Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body:

Antimicrobial Drugs

iLab

Graded discussion

topics

Midterm

Week 5

TCO 9

The Immune System

Chapter 15: Innate Immunity

Chapter 16: Adaptive Immunity

iLab

Graded discussion

topics

Quiz

Week 6

TCO 10, 11

Epidemiology of Infectious

Diseases

Chapter 14: Infection, Infectious Diseases, and

Epidemiology

Chapter 19: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds

Chapter 20: Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System

and Eyes

Chapter 21: Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic

Diseases

iLab

Graded discussion

topics

Quiz

Week 7

TCO 11

Chapter 22: Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory

System

Chapter 23: Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

iLab




Epidemiology of Infectious

Diseases

Week 8

All TCOs


Chapter 24: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and

Reproductive Systems

Final Exam

Activities and

Assignments

Graded discussion

topics

Blended E-Learning

This course is an 8-week, intensive course that includes both classroom-based and e-learning activities. Your

participation in both areas is essential to your success in this course. You should expect to spend time each week

participating in the prescribed activities both before and after our class meeting.

Participation before, during, and after class meetings is critical to your success in this intensive environment.

To get the most out of our weekly class meetings, it is essential that you come to class prepared. The weekly

readings listed in the Course Schedule will prepare you for class. Our class meetings, in turn, will prepare you

for upcoming exams and assignments.

Through the DeVry e-learning platform, you will be able to

review the Syllabus and weekly assignment information;

submit completed work for grading;

take quizzes and exams;

obtain copies of class handouts and notes;

e-mail the instructor and other students; and

participate in online discussion of class material.

iConnect Live

This course contains iConnect Live sessions that provide students with the opportunity to attend live

presentations, which cover course materials, projects, and assignments. Please see the iConnect Live items for

the days and times of the live sessions and for the link to enter each session. You will also receive e-mail

reminders each week.

If you are unable to attend the live session, you can watch the recorded session by clicking on the Recordings

link that will appear in the iConnect Live item after the lecture has concluded. Please contact your instructor

with any questions.

Please note that because of unavoidable technological issues and presenter availability, the live lectures may be

substituted with prerecorded lectures.

Due Dates for Assignments & Exams

Unless otherwise specified, the following applies.

Access to most weeks begins on Sunday at 12:01 a.m. mountain time (MT).

All assignments are to be submitted on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they are due,

by 11:59 p.m. (MT).

All quizzes and exams are to be completed on or before Sunday at the end of the specified week that they

open, by 11:59 p.m. (MT).



Note: Week 8 opens at 12:01 a.m. (MT) on the ending Sunday of Week 7. Any assignments or exams must be

completed by 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday of the eighth week.

Due Dates for Assignments & Exams

All assignments, quizzes, and exams are to be completed per the schedule indicated by your instructor.

Assignment Values and Letter Grades

The maximum score in this class is 1,000 points. The categories, which contribute to your final grade, are

weighted as follows.

Assignment Points Weighting

Discussions

(40 points, Weeks 1–7)

280 28%

iLabs

(30 points, Weeks 1–7)

210 21%

Quizzes

150

(30 points, Weeks 1–3 and 5–6)

15%

Midterm 120 12%

Final Exam 240 24%

Total Points 1,000 100%

All of your course requirements are graded using points. At the end of the course, the points are converted to a

letter grade using the scale in the table below.

Letter Grade Points Percentage

A 900–1,000 90% to 100%

B 800–899 80% to 89%

C 700–799 70% to 79%

D 600–699 60% to 69%

F 599 and below Below 60%

DeVry Graduate Academic Policy and Relevant Resources

Academic Integrity

Attendance Policy

Disability Accommodations in Academic Programs

Plagiarism

Discussions: Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

Late Assignment Policy

Minimum System Requirements

Computer Virus Disclaimer



Netiquette Guidelines

Communication Competency

Communication Tools

Getting Help

Final Exams

Examples of Plagiarism

DeVry Undergraduate Academic Policy and Relevant Resources

Academic Integrity

Attendance Policy

Disability Accommodations in Academic Programs

Plagiarism

Discussions: Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

Late Assignment Policy

Minimum System Requirements

Computer Virus Disclaimer

Netiquette Guidelines

Communication Competency

Communication Tools

Getting Help

Final Exams

Examples of Plagiarism

Frequently Asked Questions

When are grades calculated, and how can I view my grades?

You must complete any quizzes and post your written assignments (if necessary) to the weekly Dropbox

by Sunday 11:59 p.m. (MT) each week, except Week 8 which closes at 11:59 p.m. (MT) Saturday.

Once your work is reviewed, you should see comments and total points for each assignment in the

Gradebook. Instructors should have Discussion work graded by the following Tuesday and all other

assignments by the following Friday.

You may check your progress at any time by going to the Gradebook, selecting the week and then your

name.

Click on the points earned for each assignment in the Gradebook to see any instructor comments.



What should I do if a discrepancy is found with my grade?

1. Double-check the error and try to determine what caused it.

2. Send your instructor an email explaining your findings.

3. Trust that any error in grading will be corrected quickly

What if I cannot get my work submitted on time?

If you have an emergency that will cause your work to be late, please contact your instructor in advance of

the due date so that arrangements can be made. Your instructor may reserve the right to deduct points for

work turned in late based on the reason and the timeliness of notice.

If a technical problem prevents you from meeting the scheduled due date, please contact the Help Desk

at 1-800-594-2402 and immediately email your instructor about the situation.

How can I get extra credit?

Extra credit is not an option.

Questions and Concerns

Please feel free to contact me for help with coursework or other areas that may impact your progress. Here are

some examples.

Do you have general questions about attendance, deadlines regarding your courses, student

financial aid, or other areas?

Are you a member of the military service? Do you need to adjust your schedule due to active duty, or do

you have questions about your GI Bill® benefits or have other unforeseen military and veteran-related

issues that have developed?

Do you need supplementary student assistance? Please let me know if you are having academic

difficulty and would like an ADA accommodation. Although I can talk with you about getting assistance,

an excellent point of contact is the Office of Student Disability Services. You can reach the Office by

calling 877-496-9050, option 3, or by e-mailing adaofficer@devry.edu or adaofficer@keller.edu.

Regardless of your situation, please feel free to contact me for assistance in whatever area of concern you might

have. I will do everything I can to assist you or put you in contact with University colleagues who are trained to

assist you in whatever area of concern you might have.

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