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Oct 04, 2024
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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BIO 225 - Microbiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4
Description: This is a detailed study of microbiology as it relates to infection and the disease processes of the body. Topics include immunity, epidemiology, medically important microorganisms, and diagnostic procedures for identification.
Prerequisite(s): Take BIO 101 or BIO 210 or BIO 216 with a minimum grade of C. Course Topics:
- Major themes of Microbiology
- Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for studying microorganisms
- Prokaryotic profiles: Archae and Bacteria
- Eukaryotic cells and microorganisms
- Introduction to viruses
- Microbial nutrition, ecology, and growth
- Microbial metabolism
- Microbial genetics
- Genetic engineering
- Physical and Chemical control methods for microbes
- Interactions between drugs, microbes, and hosts
- Infection and Disease
- Nonspecific immune response
- Specific immune response
- Disorders in immunity: hypersensitivity, autoimmune disorders, and immunodeficiency
- Infectious diseases of the skin, eyes, respiratory tract, nervous system, circulatory system, lymphatic system, gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital tract
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials: All lecture notes will be provided to the students by the instructor. Safety goggles are provided but student is free to bring their own. Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59 Student Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize and describe the major physiological characteristics and classifications of the prokaryotes, eukaryotic microbes, and viruses.
- Describe the major biochemical events that take place in microbial cells including nutrient uptake, metabolism, growth/replication, protein synthesis, and recombination.
- Describe the effects of environmental factors on microbial growth including: temperature, oxygen levels, osmolarity, pH, and ecological associations.
- Describe the mechanisms associated with the various forms of microbial control and development of antimicrobial resistance.
- Describe the major types of infection and how they are transmitted between hosts.
- Recognize and describe the mechanisms involved with the nonspecific immune response, the specific immune response, and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Identify the major characteristics of major human diseases by body system.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2023-2024
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