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.

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Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025