Oct 04, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

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:
  1. Recognize and describe the major physiological characteristics and classifications of the prokaryotes, eukaryotic microbes, and viruses.
  2. Describe the major biochemical events that take place in microbial cells including nutrient uptake, metabolism, growth/replication, protein synthesis, and recombination.
  3. Describe the effects of environmental factors on microbial growth including: temperature, oxygen levels, osmolarity, pH, and ecological associations.
  4. Describe the mechanisms associated with the various forms of microbial control and development of antimicrobial resistance.
  5. Describe the major types of infection and how they are transmitted between hosts.
  6. Recognize and describe the mechanisms involved with the nonspecific immune response, the specific immune response, and hypersensitivity reactions.
  7. Identify the major characteristics of major human diseases by body system.

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  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

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  • Academic Integrity
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2023-2024