Associate Degree in Nursing

MIC203: Microbiology

Course Syllabus - SUMMER 2023

 MIC 203: Microbiology
Course Syllabus –Summer 2023
Theory & Clinical Lab Professor: Dr. Natalia Volodina
Clinical Lab Professor: Dr. Aaron Gibbs
Theory Class Days & Hours: Classroom: Auditorium (Lecture)
Lecture: Monday: 1145am – 430 pm Lab: Science Lab
Micro Lab Days & Hours: 16 weeks
Lab 1: Mon/Wed: 0730am-1030am Classroom Phone:
 Wk 1-5 Mon morning lab will temporarily be (School) 858-715-1120
on Th 730 - 1030 am
Faculty email:
 Wk 6-16 Mon: 0730 - 1030 am [email protected]
 Wk 1-16 Wed hours as listed [email protected]
Lab 2: Wed/Fri: 1130am - 230pm

Placement in Curriculum: Second Semester of General Education

Course Delivery Mode: Residential
Online Learning Platform: https://moodle.successedu.online/
Theory Course Credit/Hours: 4 units (64 hours)
Micro Lab Credit/Hours: 2 units (96 hours)
Pre-Requisites: completion of Anatomy (ANT 201) and Physiology (PHI 202)
Co-Requisites: enrollment in Microbiology Lab

Course Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to microbiology, pathogenicity, taxonomy, metabolism
controlling microbes, and immunology. Laboratory experience in order: staining, culturing, analysis, and
classification of microorganisms. Types of outside preparation may take the form of homework
assignments, projects, reading, and/or sufficient time for required studying.

Mission Statement of the ADN Program:

The mission of the ADN Nursing Program is to provide a high-quality, student-centered nursing education
for the development of entry-level nurses prepared to meet the evolving and culturally diverse healthcare
needs of the community. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH NURISNG
PHILOSOPHY The tenets of the Theory of Human Caring (Watson), Quality and Safety Education for
Nurses (QSEN), and the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model are embedded in the ADN program at
MFSON. Emphasizing the concepts of Watson and QSEN throughout the curriculum actualizes the
processes of caring from the nurse’s perspective and ensures that each nursing graduate is trained in
quality and safety competencies at the system level, allowing the nurse to provide the best care possible to
each patient. The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model is a key component of the curriculum, as our
goal is to prepare nurses to make the best clinical judgement in each clinical situation using critical
thinking and clinical judgement cognitive skills. The Nurse Practice Act guides the competencies nurses
must have to safely provide quality, patient-centered care to a diverse population of patients in a variety of
healthcare settings.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):
1. Apply evidence-based practice in the care of patients using the Nursing Process and QSEN
competencies. (NPA and QSEN).
2. Provide patient-centered care to the patient and family by supporting, protecting, and correcting
environments; providing interpersonal teaching; allowing existential and phenomenological forces; and
serving as a patient advocate (NPA and Watson’s Theory of Caring).
3. Implement therapeutic communication and inter-professional collaboration using humanism and
altruism; faith and hope; trusting relationships; and allowances for expression of negative and positive
feelings (Watson’s Theory of Caring, QSEN).
4. Utilize technology, informatics, and quality improvement to advance the nursing profession and
caring practice across a diverse healthcare system (NPA and QSEN).
5. Demonstrate cultural competence in varied settings to promote wellness for recipients of nursing by
supporting sensitivity to self and others (NPA, Watson’s Theory of Caring, Cultural Competence).
6. Exhibit leadership to effectively provide safe care and enhance professional nursing as the basis for
one’s own nursing practice (NPA and QSEN).
7. Continue lifelong nursing education and display initiative for personal growth and commitment as a
professional within the caring discipline of nursing.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs):

Learning outcomes are measurable statements that describe the knowledge and/or skills students
should acquire by the end of a course and by the end of the nursing program. Learning outcomes
articulate why a particular set of knowledge and skills are important toward developing
professional competency as a Registered Nurse. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) state what
students will achieve by the end of a course and how their learning will be measured. Program
Learning Outcomes (PLOs) articulate the knowledge, skills, and competencies that a student
should possess upon completion of the nursing program.

1. Define the term microorganism and give examples of microbes studied in Microbiology
2. Outline the basic aspects of the scientific method and distinguish an observation from a conclusion and
compare a scientific law to a theory.
3. Describe the key contributors to and consequences of viral genome evolution, and state why RNA
viruses evolve faster than DNA viruses.
4. Explain antigenic shift and antigenic drift.
5. List the six different categories of pathogens
6. Explain the differences between a pandemic and an epidemic.
7. Compare chronic carriers and asymptomatic carriers.
8. Explain the five stages of infectious disease and summarize how these stages vary from one pathogen to
another and the challenges that such variations present in epidemiology.
9. State the general goal of the first-line defenses.
10. Name the branches of adaptive immunity and compare adaptive to innate immunity.
11. Define antigens, epitopes, and happens and discuss the concept of immunogenicity.
12. Describe factors that contribute to the re-emergence of vaccine-preventable diseases.
13. Discuss how DNA vaccines and recombinant vector vaccines stimulate immunity.
14. Describe the difficulties of developing drugs against viruses and eukaryotic pathogens.
15. Explain what is meant by antimicrobial resistance and compare intrinsic to acquired resistance.
16. Summarize what healthcare workers and patients can do to reduce the emergence of antimicrobial
resistance.
 Program Learning Objectives (PLOS) Course Learning Outcomes (CLOS)
PLO 1. Apply evidence-based practice in the 1. Describe the goals of aseptic technique and why it is
care of patients using the Nursing Process important.
and QSEN competencies. (NPA and QSEN) 2. Define the terms decontamination, sterilization,
disinfection, bacteriostatic, bactericidal, disinfectant, and
antiseptic.
3. Explain Koch’s postulates of disease and how they
are used.
4. Define quarantine and explain when it may be an
effective tool to limit disease.
5. Describe what host-microbe interactions are and
discuss how they can foster health or lead to disease.
6. Describe how normal microbiota may impact immune
responses and limit pathogens.

Class Formation:
Lecture: X Instructor Demonstrations: X Q&A: X
Role-Play: Discussion: X Multi-Media (Online): X
Studio: Lab: X Simulations: X Audio/Visual Aids: X
Small-Groups Work: X Case Studies: X Student Presentations: X

Required Textbooks:
Title Author/Translator Publisher Year
Microbiology: Basic and Lourdes Norman McKay Pearson ISBN 13: 978-0-1380-3326-2 2nd
Clinical Principles edition

Recommended Reading and Other Course Resources:

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: https://www.guideline.gov/
• American Nurses Association (ANA): http://www.nursingworld.org
• APA style: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
• Board of Registered Nursing-California: http://www.rn.ca.gov/
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm
• Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/
• Chronic Illness: http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/
• Genetics: http://www.nursingworld.org/genetics
• Health People 2020: http://www.healthypeople.gov/
• Health Across the Life Span: http://www.who.int/whr/1998/en/whr98_ch3.pdf
• Healthy Ageing: http://www.healthyageing.eu/
• Medline Query Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyF8uQY9wys
• Lippincott’s Nursing Center: http://www.nursingcenter.com
• National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc.: https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm
• National Institute of Health (NIH): http://nih.gov
• NCLEX 3500: http://198.146.4.17/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do
• Nursing Evidence-based Practice: https://www.amsn.org/practiceresources/evidence-based-
practice
• Nursing Informatics:
http://www.himss.org/resourcelibrary/TopicList.aspx?MetaDataID=767
• Nursing Leadership: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK209867/
• Nutrition Across the Life Span: http://libguides.uakron.edu/c.php?g=226500&p=1501828
• Patient Safety Goals: http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx
• Quality Safety Education for Nurses: http://qsen.org
• Stages of Clinical Competence:
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/nursing/projects/Documents/noviceexpert-benner.pdf
• Vaccines: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/

Course Policies:

Attendance:
Attendance in all classes and labs is required. Maintaining good attendance is the responsibility of the
student and a fundamental element of successful career preparation. Frequent absences and/or tardiness
will disrupt a student’s learning process and the establishment of good employment habits. Poor attendance
can lead to disciplinary action such as Attendance Warning or dismissal/termination. If attendance is taken
and the student does not acknowledge that he/she is present, then that student will be marked absent
UNLESS that student informs the instructor either during a break or immediately after class that he/she has
been present but stepped out of class during the taking of attendance for "personal reasons".

Policy:
Students are allowed a maximum of two (2) absences per Theory course and one (1) absence per Lab
course per term. Upon the first absence in Theory or Clinical within a term, the student is placed on
Attendance Warning. Upon the second absence within a term for a Theory class, the student will receive a
5% reduction in their final grade. Upon the third absence in a Theory class, the student will be withdrawn
from the course with a W grade and must repeat the entire course, when space is available. Upon the
second absence in a Clinical, the student will be withdrawn from both the theory and the clinical courses
with W grades and must repeat the entire sequence, when space is available. A grade of “F” will be posted
to the student’s transcript for any student who formally withdraws or is withdrawn by the college or
requests an LOA after completion of more than 50% of the total course hours.

1. There are no excused absences except for Military Leave. Students who are currently active in military
service will be accommodated based on their documented duty schedule. In such instances, any
schedule needs should be provided to theory instructors, clinical instructors, and the clinical coordinator
as early as possible.
2. Regardless of the reason for the absence, students are only permitted to make up one class or clinical
session per course per term.
3. In the event of an absence, students should contact the instructor as outlined in the specific course
syllabus. For the first absence in any class, lab, or clinical, students will be issued an Academic/
Attendance Warning Form.
4. Following the first absence, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain a Make-up Slip from the
Administration Office, discuss work to be made up with the course instructor, complete the required
objectives as stated in the course syllabus, make arrangements with the course instructor to make up
clinical time as needed, and it is the student’s responsibility return the Make-up Slip signed by the
course instructor to the Administration Office. A Make-up Slip does not excuse or “zero out” the
absence; it simply allows the student to receive the required hours for the course. Failure to submit the
required Make-up Slip for a missed class or clinical may result in failure of the course or clinical.
5. If a student is dismissed from a class or clinical because of being out of uniform or for not following
other program requirements, the dismissal constitutes an absence and follows the same consequences as
any other absence.

Tardiness/Early Departure
To obtain the maximum benefit of their instructional program, students are expected to be in class on time
and remain for the entire instructional period. Tardiness and early departure will count as a time out of
class, just like an absence, and may result in disciplinary action up to and including Attendance Warning,
course withdrawal, and/or dismissal/termination. Three (3) tardies will count as one (1) absence.
Due to the nature of the program, students may NOT bring children to class, lab, or clinical setting under
any circumstances.

Participation
Instructor noting student development will monitor participation (expected and required) during each theory
and clinical session. Students participation will be demonstrated by asking pointed questions, taking a
leadership role in group activities, by assuming “reporter” or “recorder,” providing constructive feedback to
classmates, facilitates/encourages input from classmates.

Late Work Policy

Written /computer assignments must be turned in when due. No late work will be accepted.

Make-Up Work Policy

In order to meet course objectives, students may be allowed to make-up assignments as a result of absences.
The faculty may assign additional make-up work to be completed for each absence. Students are required to
be present when an examination is given. If a medical issue arises documentation must be provided in order
to make up a quiz/exam. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for all missed work by contacting the
faculty within 48 hours of the original assessment or exam date. Make-up work must be completed in 5
school days. Students who do not take the exam on the scheduled make-up day or does not contact the
faculty within 48 hours will receive a zero score for the assessment/exam.

Mid-Term Warning/Learning Contract

Mid-term warning is assigned to any student obtaining an average grade of less than "C" (<70%) at the mid-
term of any nursing course. Learning contracts maybe issued by theory or lab faculty during the course.
Example: grade less than “C” (<70%) on any exam, need for improvement in theory or clinical. Copies of
Mid-term warnings/learning contracts will be given to student, course lead, Assistant Dean of Nursing and
Dean of Nursing.

Clinical Professional Appearance

See Appendix

Academic Integrity Expectation

Both the SON and the university expect academic integrity in all projects, papers, examinations, etc.

Academic Integrity
The maintenance of academic integrity and quality education is the responsibility of each student at
Glendale Career College. Cheating or plagiarism in connection with an academic program is an offense for
which a student will be expelled, suspended, or given another disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty
diminishes the quality of scholarship and defrauds those who depend upon the integrity of the educational
system. Academic dishonesty includes:
Cheating
Integrity indicates that there is soundness of moral principle or honesty. Academic integrity encompasses
the entire range of academic activities from exams to papers and presentations. Applications of integrity to
academic setting indicate that all academic work performed by an individual student is the work of that
student alone. It further indicates that intellectual property or data that is not original work is referenced to
the original source in all circumstances. It is the responsibility of each student to read and become familiar
with the current policies and procedures in the GCC Catalog and GCC ADN Student Handbook.
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the
exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the
United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. Glendale
Career College responds promptly to legitimate notices or letters of illegal copyright infringement based on
the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and directs both our Information Technology and
Compliance departments to investigate and respond. Glendale Career College will cooperate fully with any
investigation by public authorities related to illegally downloaded copyrighted information. Students found
guilty will be subject to the full extent of fines and penalties imposed, as well as facing automatic loss of the
College’s network access, and possible suspension or termination from their program of study. Penalties for
Academic Dishonesty will range from receiving an F on the examination or the course and will be
determined by the instructor.

Grievances/Concerns
See ADN Student Handbook

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides
comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation
requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable
accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation,
please contact the course instructor.

Examination Policy:
Students are strongly advised to attend all classes. Students who are absent from a regularly scheduled
examination will receive a grade of “0” zero as their examination grade. To avoid a zero, students must
notify the faculty member administering the examination or course coordinator of the absence within 24
hours prior to the scheduled examination. Only urgent occurrences (i.e. Death in the immediate family or
illness of the student) will be accepted as a reason for absence. Make up exams will be administered with
proof of the urgency (i.e. Signed note from the treating practitioner), and at the discretion of the faculty.
Final examinations are administered according to the established schedule; changes are permitted at the
discretion of teaching faculty.

When exams are given the student must not bring phones or other electronic devices, papers or backpacks to
the exam area. All books/bags/backpacks will be placed at the front of the classroom until the end of the
testing. Random seating may occur and directed by the proctor/instructor. Any communication between
students and faculty during the examination time is strictly forbidden. Review of exams/quizzes will not be
done. If after a test you have a question about a test item, please bring it to the attention of the instructor.
Class time will not be taken up to go over questions. If you feel that a question needs to be changed, back it
up with substantial material with textbook, journal article, or policy/procedure manual.
Proctored Exams:
The online-proctored system is part of the support learning system, which parallels the ADN Program
curriculum with specific content areas (i.e. pharmacology, fundamentals, mental health, pediatric nursing,
obstetrical nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and general nursing predictor). It is a mandatory component
and is significant in assessing the student’s readiness for progression through the program. Failure to do so
may jeopardize the student’s continuation in the program and/or place the student on academic probation
for the remainder of the program. The final exam will be in class on paper.

Materials & Procedure:

Students will receive support materials by the vendor, e.g. course book and/or CD (if applicable), usually by
the second week of the course. Students will login to the website, per vendor instructions. Students will be
given the applicable assessment number to access the “online practice” test by the course instructor for that
respective course.

Online Practice Tests:

Students are expected to log onto the designated website and take the “online practice” test at least once
prior to the 7th week of the class. It is strongly recommended that students take the “online practice” test
as often as is necessary to recognize the rationale for the correct answers and secure the required score for
the respective course. Students are strongly encouraged to use all resources available by the vendor. This
will be evidenced by a printed report card. Students will be required to present evidence per instructions to
the course proctor/instructor as entrance to the proctored exam unless otherwise noted below or on the
individual course syllabus.

Proctored Tests:
The Proctored online examinations are comprehensive, internet-based computerized tests. The proctored
examination will be accessed through the designated website. The course faculty or support staff will
schedule testing, and the test will be administered and proctored by the course instructor/delegate.

Grading Policy for Credit:

In order for the student to pass the course and progress in the nursing program, the student must receive a
passing grade in Theory and a CR in Clinical. The grade the student will earn for the course will be the
theory grade when the student has earned a CR in the clinical portion of the course. If the theory grade is <

Letter Grade G.E. Courses Explanation

A 90-100 Student performance is clearly outstanding.

B 80-89 Performance indicates sharp insights and an ability to integrate and

generalize material beyond the context of the course.

Student performance is average, demonstrating knowledge of facts

C 70-79 and an ability to integrate and apply material within the context of
the course.
Failed. Student failure is unacceptable and does not meet course
F < 70 requirements.
Student successfully passed course and meets course requirements.
P > 70
NP < 70 Student did not pass course and does not meet course requirements.

I Incomplete
TC Transfer Credit
* Course was repeated at a later date
W Withdrawal
70% regardless of the clinical grade earned, the student will receive an “F” for the course and will be required
to repeat the course. If the student earns a NC in the clinical portion of the course, regardless of the theory
grade earned, the student will receive an “F” for the course and will be required to repeat the course.

Theory Grade Outline

Assessment / Assignments Evaluation
Homework Assignment Completion 5%
Quiz 1* 2%
Quiz 2* 2%
Quiz 3* 2%
Quiz 4* 2%
Quiz 5* 2%
Exam #1 20%
Exam #2 20%
Cumulative Final Exam 45%
Total 100%

Out of Class Learning Activities: In addition to weekly classroom activities, at least eight hours per week
(a total of 64 hours) of out-of-class preparation will be required. Out-of-class activates include but are not
limited to: reading assignments, homework assignments, and/or studying for quizzes/exams.

Homework Assignments: Assigned homework must be completed and submitted prior to the start of class.
There will be 15 homework assignments during this term, with each assignment weighted at 0.33% of the
course grade, or 5% of the final course grade. For those who do not
complete the assigned homework to expected academic standards, your work will be graded accordingly.
Late work will not be accepted and will receive a “zero” grade.

Quizzes: There will be 5 quiz scores taken during the term will count toward the final grade calculation.
Each of the 5 quizzes being 2% of the course grade and equaling 10% of the final grade. Quizzes will be
given within the first 15 minutes of the class and there are absolutely no makeups if the student is late or
misses the quiz, except for the reasons stated in Attendance/Tardiness Policy below. The quizzes will focus
on all subjects that were previously discussed as well as the topics to be covered on the day of lecture. The
objective of the quizzes is to ensure that students read and review the reading assignments prior to class to
enhance learning experience as well as maintain comprehension of past course material. The quizzes will be
comprised of 30-50 multiple-choice style questions of various formats. See course outline below for quiz
dates and content/concepts covered.
Course Exams: There will be 2 course exams during the term with each exam being 20% of the course
grade and equaling 40% of the final grade. Exams will be given within the first 15 minutes of the class and
there are absolutely no make-ups if the student is late or misses the exam, except for the reasons stated in
the Attendance/Tardiness Policy below. The exams will focus on key concepts but may include all subjects
that were previously discussed. The objective of the course exams is to assess student comprehension of
course material. The exams will be comprised of 80-100 multiple-choice style questions. There will be no
makeup exams if a student fails to notify the instructor of their absence prior to the absence. If there
is notification, the student has 24 hours to make the exam up, no exceptions. If the student arrives to
the exam late, the amount of time for the tardiness will be deducted from the test taking time.

Cumulative Final Exam: There will be 1 Final Exam during the term and equaling 45% of the final grade.
The final exam will be given within the first 15 minutes of the class and there are absolutely no make-ups if
the student is late or misses the exam, except for the reasons stated in the Attendance /Tardiness Policy.
The exam will include all subjects that were previously discussed. The objective of the final exam is to
assess student comprehension.

Failure to Successfully Pass an Exam: If a student earns less than 70% on any exam, the student will
receive a notice of academic warning. The student will also be required to meet with the course professor. The
student will also be required to submit (in writing) reasons for the exam failure and a strategy plan for test-
taking improvement. A student will also need to show their lecture notes and their time-management/study
calendar used in preparation for the exam. All of the above items are to be signed off by the course
professor.

Test Reviews: Test reviews will be based on the item analysis of an exam. Based on the item analysis, the
course professor will discuss concepts/content missed by 50% or more of the class. Class or individual
review of the actual test will not be permitted. Grades will be posted within one week of taking the exam.
Students will have one week in which to request an instructor grade review following the posting of an
exam grade. Following that grace period, no further accommodations by the instructor will be made for a
grade review. There is no review of the cumulative final exam, as it is for evaluation purposes only.
 Weekly Course Outline
Week/Date Content and Reading Weekly Objectives Reading
Assignments Assignments from
Clinical Cases
1 1. Review of Course Syllabus 1. Describe how Robert Koch helped shape Chapter 1 homework
05/01/2023 2. “Survival Guide” the germ theory of disease and list his and The Case of the
3. Chapter 1: Introduction to postulates of disease. Mystery Infection
Microbiology 2. Describe the goals of aseptic technique
and why it is important.
3. Discuss how Semmelweis, Lister and
Nightingale contributed to health care.
4. Outline the basic aspects of the scientific
method and distinguish an observation
from a conclusion and compare a
scientific law to a theory.
2 1. Biochemistry Basics 1. Define the atomic mass, atomic number, Chapter 2 homework
5/8/2023 and chemical symbol of an element using and The Case of the
the periodic table. Confused Cattle
2. Discuss what isotopes are and explain Farmer
how they are important in medicine.
3. Define the terms molecule, compound,
and isomer.
4. Summarize what pH is and list features of
the pH scale.
3 1. Chapter 3 Introduction to 1. Provide a basic description of a Chapter 3 homework
5/15/2023 Prokaryotic Cells prokaryotic cell and explain why and The Case of the
prokaryotes tend to be small. Paralyzed Gardener
2. QUIZ #1 on Chap 1-2
2. Define the various shapes and
arrangements that prokaryotes assume.
3. Define the term pleomorphic and
discuss how this property may impact an
organism ability to cause infection
4. Binary fission
4 1. Chapter 4 Introduction to 1. Describe the endosymbiotic theory as it Chapter 4 homework
5/22/2023 Eukaryotic Cells relates to the evolution of eukaryotes. and The Case of the
2. Chapter 5 Genetics 2. Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis. Killer Fungus
3. Describe and compare the main transport
mechanisms used by eukaryotic cells.
4. Discuss the basic structural and functional
features of eukaryotic plasma membranes.
5 1. 1. Chapter 5 Genetics 1. Define genotype and phenotype and Chapter 5 homework
6/5/2023 (Cont.) discuss their relationship. and The Case of the
2. QUIZ #2 on Chap 3-4 2. Describe the structural features of DNA Spreading Superbug
and RNA nucleotides.
3. Explain the flow of genetic material as it
is presented by the “central dogma”.
 3. Chapter 6 Viruses and 4. Explain why viruses are classified as Chapter 6 homework
Prions nonliving microbes. and The Case of the
5. Describe features and functions of Cancerous Kiss
viral structures including capsids,
envelopes, and spikes.
6. Summarize the various ways that
DNA and RNA viruses use their
genome to make mRNA for protein
production.
7. Explain antigenic shift and drift, and
state how they impact influenza virus
evolution and outbreaks.
6 1. Chapter 7 Fundamentals 1. Define binary fission and compare it to Chapter 7 homework
6/12/2023 of Microbial Growth budding and spore formation. and The Case of the
2. EXAM #1 on Chap 1-5 2. Calculate generation time for a bacterium. Sickly Soaker
3. Outline the features of the four stages of
bacterial growth and in a closed batch
system.
4. Discuss basic differences in features of
microbial growth in a laboratory versus in
nature.
7 1. Chapter 8 Metabolism 1. Describe the differences between Chapter 8 homework
6/19/2023 2. QUIZ #3 on Chap 6-7 anabolism and catabolism. and The Case of the
2. Describe how and why catabolic and Drunk Nursing
anabolic reactions depend on each other. Student
3. Define adenosine triphosphate, state why
it is an ideal energy molecule, and
describe how it is recharged by ADP/ATP
cycling.
4. Describe how lipids and proteins are
broken down by extracellular and
intracellular catabolism.
8 1. Chapter 9 Principles of 1. Compare the following sets of terms: Chapter 9 homework
6/26/2023 Infectious Disease and opportunistic versus true pathogen: and The Case of the
Epidemiology communicable versus non- communicable Nauseating Lunch
disease; acute versus chronic disease; and
endemic versus sporadic disease.
2. Explain the differences between a
pandemic and an epidemic.
3. Explain Koch’s postulates of diseases and
how they are used.
4. List the six different categories of
pathogens.
9 1. Chapter 10 Host Microbe 1. Define pathogenicity and virulence. Chapter 10
7/3/2023 Interactions and 2. Describe various virulence factors and homework and The
Pathogenesis provide examples of how host features Case of the Deadly
2. Quiz #4 on Chap 8-9 impact pathogen virulence. Mistake
3. Define the term attenuated pathogen.
4. Define ID50 and LD50
 10 1. Chapter 11 Innate 1. Describe the general features of innate and Chapter 11
7/10/2023 Immunity adaptive immunity. homework and The
2. EXAM #2 on Chap 6-10 2. Describe how normal microbiota may Case of the Missing
impact immune responses and limit Bleach
pathogens.
3. Describe mechanical, chemical, and
physical barriers and provide examples of
each.
4. List the primary goals of inflammation and
describe its three phases.
11 1. Chapter 12 Adaptive 1. Compare and contrast T and B cells. Chapter 12
7/17/2023 Community 2. Define antigens, epitopes and happens, and homework and The
discuss the concept of immunogenicity. Case of the Coughing
3. Explain the role of T and B cell receptors Newborn
in antigen recognition and state how
receptor diversity comes about.
4. Define self-tolerance and describe how and
why immature T and B cells are screened
for this feature.
12 1. Chapter 13 Immune 1. Compare and contrast primary and Chapter 13
7/24/2023 System Disorders secondary immunodeficiency’s. homework and The
2. Quiz #5 on Chap 11-12 2. Discuss why cancer can be considered a Case of the Terrible
failure of the immune system. Turkey Surprise
3. Define the term “autoimmune disorder”
and provide examples of such disorders.
4. Discuss the general approaches to
diagnosing and managing autoimmune
disorders.
13 1. Chapter 14 Vaccines and 1. Describe factors that contribute to the re- Chapter 14
7/31/2023 Biotechnology Based emergence of vaccine-preventable homework and The
Diagnostics and diseases. Case of the Deadly
Therapeutics 2. Discuss the general immunology Delay
2. Chapter Review (to assist principles underlying vaccinations.
with Chapters 16-21) 3. Explain herd immunity and describe how
it protects no immunized people.
4. Discuss how DNA vaccines and
recombinant vector vaccines stimulate
immunity.
14 1. Chapter 15 Antimicrobial 1. Define the terms broad spectrum and Chapter 15
8/7/2023 Drugs narrow spectrum as they relate to homework and The
2. Chapter Review (to assist antimicrobials and state why an empiric Case of the Slapdash
with Chapters 16-21) therapy may be intentionally broad Self-Medication
spectrum.
2. Describe the terms natural, semisynthetic,
and synthetic antimicrobials and state the
potential value of drug modifications.
3. Define the terms antibiotic and
antimicrobial drug.
 15 1. Continuation from Wk 14 1. Discuss hepatotoxicity and
8/14/2023 nephrotoxicity as they relate to
antimicrobials and provide example of
drug classes associated with each effect.
2. Discuss how route of administration,
drug interactions, and
contraindications play into drug
development.
3. FINAL REVIEW
16 1. FINAL EXAM 1. Cumulative Final Exam Chapters 1-15
8/21/2023