McFarlane's TENTATIVE Course Schedule

The Instructor reserves the right to alter the course contents or policies as she deems necessary. It is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to come to class to keep up with changes in the schedule.  Do not rely on this schedule solely.  This is a TENTATIVE schedule plan.

 

Date LECTURE TOPICS READINGS
May 26 Introduction to the course
Syllabus
May 28 Microbial World and You 
Structure/Function of Prokaryotic Cells 
Chapter 1
June 2 Microbial World and You 
Structure/Function of Prokaryotic Cells 
Chapter 1 and 4
June 4 Prokaryotic Cells 
Microbial Growth
Chapter 4 and 6
June 9 Microbial Growth
Control of Microbial Growth
Chapter 6 and 7
June 11 Control of Microbial Growth 
Microbial Genetics 
Chapter 7 and 8
June 16 EXAM 1 (Chapters 1, 4, 6, 7)Microbial Genetics  Chapter 8
June 18 Viruses  Chapter 13
June 23 Viruses 
Epidemiology
Chapter 13 and 14
June 25 Epidemiology 
Pathogenesis 
Chapter 14 and 15
June 26 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty

June 30 EXAM 2 (Chapters 8, 13, 14)Pathogenesis 

Chapter 15

July 2

Nonspecific Host Defense

Chapter 16

July 7 Nonspecific Host Defense 
Specific Host Defense 
Chapter 16 and 17
July 9 Specific Host Defense
Practical Immunity
Chapter 17 and 18
July 14 EXAM 3 (Chapters 15, 16, 17)Practical Immunity  Chapter 18
July 16  Immune Disorders Chapter 19
July 21  Immune Disorders
Antimicrobial Drugs
Chapter 19 and 20
July 23 Antimicrobial Drugs Chapter 20
July 28 Catch Up/Review for Final
July 30

Final Exam

10:15 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

50% New material (Chapters 18, 19, 20) and 50% old material