BIOL 2250L - Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory
Course Syllabus - Spring 2007 (Second Half Session)

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

BIOL 2250L (CRN 24555, 24556, and 24557)
Microbiology for the Health Sciences Laboratory

Credit Hours:

1.0 semester credit hours

Course Description:

Emphasis of the course is on basic microbial methods, such as staining microorganisms, enumeration of bacteria, and analysis of physical and chemical effects on bacteria. Students will learn aseptic techniques and how to isolate and identify bacteria.

Course prerequisite and co-requisite:

• Prerequisites: Successful completion (with a C or higher) of BIOL 1151 and 1151L
• Co-requisite: BIOL 2250

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2250L, if you withdraw from one of these two courses, you must withdraw from the other also.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm .

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows^TM operating system
• Able to use Microsoft Word^TM
• Able to send and receive e-mail from their CSU mail account.
• Able to use a Web browser.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

• Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this laboratory course; however, the student will be expected to use their notebook computer to complete assignments, communicate with the instructor via email and download materials for lab.

Course Objectives:

• To understand that microorganisms are an integral part of the environment.
• To learn how to use a microscope to observe bacteria and fungi.
• To understand and learn methods of sterile techniques.
• To learn to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants, antiseptics, and antimicrobials.
• To learn the basics of identification of microorganisms.

Student Learning Outcomes/Standards

• Health Science Outcomes:
  • Students will be required to demonstrate workplace readiness and interpersonal communications by working in teams on laboratory projects and communicating with their team members.
  • The students will also be required to demonstrate computer literacy in the lab since the unknown identification/case study project will involve working from a CD and presenting their data in a spreadsheet format.
  • Students will be required to synthesize critical thinking strategies with a theoretical base in Microbiology to make decisions concerning diseases caused by microorganisms.
  • Students will be required to use strategies of illness prevention and illness care, for diseases caused by microorganisms, to maximize healthy outcomes of individuals.
  • Students will be required to demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development as a life long learner.
  • Condition of the oral cavity and identity of microorganisms that cause tooth decay will be discussed.

   

• Nursing Standards:
  • In order to assist the students in preparation to meet some of the standards required by the CCSU nursing program this course will give students the opportunity to fine tune their critical thinking and visual skills.
    • The students will be required to practice critical thinking methods to identify unknown microorganisms.
    • The students will be required to make judgments based on their visual observations of bacteria.

Term:

Spring Semester 2007 - Second Half Session

Instructor Information:

Laboratory Meetings:

Lab room:

Business and Health Sciences Building, Room C-21

Lab Times:

CRN	Days	Time	Instructor
24555	TR	10:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.	McFarlane
24556	TR	1:30 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.	McFarlane
24557	TR	6:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.	McFarlane

YOU MUST ATTEND THE LAB SECTION THAT YOU SIGNED UP FOR.  EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE PERIODICALLY FOR SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, BUT ARRANGEMENTS HAVE TO BE MADE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR IN ADVANCE.

Text Information:

Text:

Symbiosis for Microbiology for Health Science Lab compiled by Michelle A. Furlong, Pearson Custom Publishing, 2005.

(This publication can only be purchased from the CSU bookstore).

Evaluation:

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

Due to the relatively small number of laboratory reports that will have been returned by mid-term, no mid-term grade will be reported for this course.  Students making unsatisfactory progress will be contacted individually by the instructor before mid-term.

Course Schedule:

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Important Dates:

Practicals are scheduled for April 3 and April 26

Skills Test is scheduled for April 5

Last day to drop without academic penalty:  April 4

Course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Students must read ALL course policies as stated below on the first day of lab class. FAILURE TO SHOW UP TO LAB ON MARCH 13 FOR LABORATORY SAFETY WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL FROM LAB CLASS (AND HENCE LECTURE CLASS AS WELL)!

• Attendance is expected for all class periods including practicals. At the beginning of each class period, an attendance sheet is placed on instructor's front bench for students to sign to record attendance. Students are responsible for making sure they sign the attendance sheet each class period.
• Each time a student is late, 2 points will be deducted from assignments. 
• No make-up practicals will be given regardless of the excuse.
• A proper excuse (i.e. severe illness, court obligations, etc.) with written documentation (i.e. doctor's note or subpoena or jury-duty letter) is needed the next class period when student returns to class (not 2 weeks later). If you miss a lab without a proper excuse you will receive a zero for any work due during that lab.
• If you have a valid excuse and missed a practical then your other practical will count twice.
• You must come prepared for each lab. Make sure you read the material and complete objectives before coming to class. 
• Lab notebook must be completed with each objective in order to receive full points for notebook.
• Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending lab.
• Student's hair must be restrained (NO EXCEPTIONS!!) so that it does not come in contact with Bunsen burners or microorganisms. It is the student's responsibility to bring a hair clip, rubber band, etc. No baseball caps or hats are allowed in laboratory as well.
• All lab benches must be disinfected at the start and end of each lab. 
• Students must wash their hands before leaving the lab.
• Students are responsible for the care of laboratory equipment. Deductions from grades will be taken for improper microscope care, etc.
• You will be working with pathogenic organisms.  If you are seen acting careless with these cultures you will be excused from the lab for that day and receive a zero for any work due or quiz taken during that lab.
• No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the laboratory.
• All students must establish and maintain their CSU e-mail accounts, and be able to contact their professor and classmates. 
• Cheating in any form will not be tolerated; all work that you turn in must be in your own words and must be your own work.  If your brainpower did not generate what you turn in, it is considered cheating.  The following are examples of cheating:  copying the work of another person, allowing another person to do your assignment,  copying or closely paraphrasing the textbook or other referenced sources, using anything but your brainpower on an exam, etc.  Cheating in any form will result in a minimum of zero on the assignment and academic misconduct forms will be filed with the Office of Judicial Affairs for any violation.  Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.
•  No electronic devices may be out or in use during exams or other graded assignments.  
• TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES when entering the classroom.  CELL PHONE USAGE MUST OCCUR OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM! Failure to follow this policy will result in a zero for any work due or quiz taken during that lab.

Last update: February 26, 2007