DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

(605) 394-1232 FAX (605) 394-2421 DEPARTMENT

COURSE: BIOL 231 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (3 CREDITS) INSTITUTION: SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC TERM: SPRING 2010 MEETING: MWF 9:00 – 9:50 AM, CB206E INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Rajesh K. Sani

Office Hour: MWF 10-11 AM or by appointment, McLaury Rm 103 Phone: 605-394-1240, e-mail: rajesh.sani@sdsmt.edu

REQUIRED TEXT: Microbiology: A Systems Approach, 2/e Marjorie Cowan (Miami University) and Kathleen Park Talaro (Pasadena City College) ISBN: 0072995289© 2009 McGraw-Hill Available at Tech Bookstore

Text website: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/classware/selfstudy.do?isbn=0072995289 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide knowledge on basic as well as applied microbiology. Topics covered are bacteriology, virology, microbial genetics, immunology, and disinfection. The basic science of microbiology deals with the cell structure and functions, biochemistry, and molecular genetics of microorganisms. Primary emphasis of applied microbiology is medical including human-microbe interactions and microbial diseases. In addition, environmental and industrial microbiology are also discussed.

COURSE PREREQUISITES: CHEM 106

DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: The course comprises of lectures, discussions, and will include active, collaborative, and problem-based learning techniques (e.g., one minute paper, brainstorm applications of class material, summarize/clarify lecture notes generation of test questions or problems from lecture material). Lecture outlines and supplementary materials will be posted at the course website (https://d2l.sdbor.edu/). Students should read relevant material in the textbook and outlines prior to attending class. Questions about recent lectures will be asked during class. Students are expected to participate in answering questions.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: All students should read the chapters in the textbook and lecture materials prior to each class meeting. They are also required to attend the class regularly and to take exams at the scheduled time. No make-up exams or quizzes will be arranged except for the students who participate in institution-sponsored activities. The make-up exam or quiz, if allowed, should be taken prior to the scheduled time. Students are expected to read and follow the policy governing academic integrity section in the current SDSM&T catalog that explains the importance of academic honesty and intellectual integrity (BOR Policy 3.4.2.B.1). Acts of dishonesty in class activities

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include cheating in exams. Appropriate penalty such as retaking the exam(s), reduction of grade, or expulsion from the class may be given to the individual who violates.

COURSE GOALS: To introduce the principles of microbiology: chemistry, structural uniqueness, metabolism,

growth, and genetics, To classify and characterize prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms as well as viruses, To introduce human-microbial interactions: microbial infectivity and host defense mechanism,

and To identify human diseases caused by microorganisms.

Department Programmatic Objective Met:

Apply a fundamental knowledge, and practical understanding, of chemical engineering

principles (ABET – a,c,k).

Incorporate technical and non-technical issues in problem solving (ABET - e). OUTCOMES: After completion of this, students will be able to: Understand the general characteristics of microorganisms: chemical and biological uniqueness, Understand molecular and genetic bases of microbial activities, Recognize the fundamental differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, Understand the interactive relationships between humans and microorganisms, Identify general characteristics of microbial diseases, and Finally this course will prepare students for upper-level biology or biology-related courses.

FREEDOM IN LEARNING:

Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under

Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an

academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any

course of study. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but

is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college

which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Course evaluation is based on the scores from 3 exams (100 pts each), final (100 pts) and quizzes (100

pts). The final is not comprehensive. All students are required to take exams on scheduled time. There

will be no make-up exams except for the individuals who participate in institution-sponsored activities.

The approximate contribution to the term grade is as follows:

Exams (3) 300

Quizzes (10-12) 100

Final Exam 100

Total

500

Grading A ≥90%

B ≥80%

C ≥70%

D ≥60%

F 60%

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CAMPUS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) POLICY: Students with special needs or requiring special accommodations should contact the instructor, Dr. Sani, at 394-1240 and/or the campus ADA coordinator, Ms. Jolie McCoy, at 394-1924 at the earliest opportunity.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Note: Topics indicated below are for guide purpose only. They may take longer or less time to cover.

Week Dates Topic Reading

1 – 4 Jan 15 to Feb 5

Introduction/Chemical Principles

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Viruses

Chapters 1 to 6

Feb 8 EXAM I Chapters 1 to 6

5 – 8 Feb 10 to Mar 3

Microbial Growth

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Genetics/Genetic Engineering

Chapters 7 to 10

Mar 5 EXAM II Chapters 7 to 10

10 – 13 Mar 15 to Apr 5

Control of Microbial Growth/Chemotherapy

Microbe-Human Interactions

Host Defense Mechanisms – Nonspecific and

Specific Immune Disorders

Chapters 11 to 16

Apr 7 EXAM III Chapters 11 to 16

13 – 16 Apr 9 to 30

Diagnosis of Diseases

Pathogenic Microbiology – GI Tract Infections

Pathogenic Microbiology – RT infections

Pathogenic Microbiology – NS infections

Chapters 17, 19, 21

17 May 7 (3-4:50 PM)# FINAL EXAM

GOOD LUCK!

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About Exams: Mostly Terminology and Concepts. Closed Book. Finally: Suggestions for improvements to class format, teaching style, or content are highly welcomed!