Denise Lim
BIO 6 Microbiology
Course Description:
Biology 6 is an introductory microbiology course that covers the cell structure, growth, metabolism, genetics, and control of microorganisms. The history of microbiology and the role of microorganisms in disease causation and transmission are also covered. While all microorganisms are introduced in this course, the emphasis will be on the bacteria. The laboratory exercises demonstrate the appropriate methods for handling, transferring, culturing and identifying bacteria.
Lecture Hours
Tuesday
&Thursday |
9:30
am - 10:50 am |
Room
615 |
Laboratory Hours
| Section Number | Day | Time | Room |
| Sect. 74195 | Tuesday &Thursday | 11:10 am - 12:30 pm | Rm 627 |
| Sect. 74196 | Tuesday & Thursday | 12:45 pm - 2:05 pm | Rm 627 |
Required Texts:
1. Tortora, G. J., B. R. Funke, & C. L. Case, 2010. MICROBIOLOGY, An Introduction, 10th ed., Pearson Benjamin Cummings. Available at the Cabrillo College Bookstore for $121. An ebook edition can be purchased from the publisher for $119.30 at http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/access/Pearson_Default/6822/6986311/login.html (click on "Buy Access"). The 9th edition can also be used.
2. Bio6 Lecture Notes - Denise Lim. Download them from my website here on the schedule page. They are now available at the Print Smith in Aptos if you don't want to download them.
3. Leboffe, M.J. & B.E. Pierce, 2010. MICROBIOLOGY: LABORATORY THEORY AND APPLICATION, 3rd ed., Customized for Cabrillo College, Morton Publishing Complany. The Customized for Cabrillo College version is only available at the Cabrillo College Bookstore for $32 .
Prerequisites: Chem 30A, or Chem 2 if you took it at Cabrillo, or equivalent, with grade "C" or better. This prerequisite is intended to help ensure your success and eliminate the need to repeat this class. It is NOT meant to be an obstacle to your goals. It is not within my power to waive this requirement for anyone.
Recomm. Prep: Bio 4, English 100, and Reading 100
Learner Outcomes (At the end of the semester, you should be able to....):
- Safely handle and culture bacterial microorganisms using aseptic technique.
- Identify an unknown bacterial culture using differential staining and biochemical testing.
- Compare and contrast the structural, reproductive and metabolic characteristics of bacterial and eukaryotic microorganisms.
- Apply the factors that influence microbial growth to the successful culturing and control of bacterial organisms.
- Explain the mechanisms of genetic recombination in bacteria and describe the practical applications of these methods.
- Describe the mechanisms whereby microorganisms and viruses cause disease and the manner in which a host responds.
Exams
There will be a total of four lecture exams. Exams will be multiple choice, with each question having only one correct answer. The orange Parscore Scantron answer sheet and a #2 pencil will be needed for all lecture exams. These are available at the Cabrillo College Bookstore. You will need a four-digit code number for identification purposes. Please make sure that you remember it!
Exams will be based on lectures and textbook readings. You are responsible for all the material covered in the Study Guide. I will let you know when the Study Guide is available.
Each exam, including the last exam, will be a unit exam. The last exam will not be comprehensive.
If you miss a lecture exam due to extenuating circumstances (such as car wrecks, hospitalization, death in the family), you must contact me within 24 hours to arrange a make-up. If you do not contact me, you will receive a zero. Vacation plans are NOT extenuating circumstances!
Lecture Exams |
65% |
Laboratory Quizzes |
35% |
Grading criteria for the Laboratory portion of the class will be explained in the lab syllabus.
Final grades will be based on a modified curve. You are guaranteed at least the following percent scale:
Grade |
Percent |
A |
90 - 100 |
B |
80 - 89 |
C |
70 - 79 |
D |
60 - 69 |
F |
Below 60 |
There is no extra credit. Cheating and plagiarism will result in immediate dismissal from the course with a failing grade of F.
Class Etiquette:
For the sake of your fellow students, be attentive and quiet until the class is over. Please observe courteous classroom etiquette at all times. Turn off all cell phones during class. If your phone goes off in class, you will be required to stand up, introduce yourself, and apologize to the rest of the class.
Attendance:
Students
are expected to attend all lectures and laboratories and to
be on time for them. Laboratory attendance is mandatory. If
a lab class is missed in the first two weeks of the semester,
you will automatically be dropped from the roster.
If, due to an emergency, you are unable to attend class, it is
your responsibility to obtain the information you missed from
another student. Going on a vacation is not an emergency, and
such an absence is unexcused. If you are not present for the
laboratory introduction, you will not be able to participate
in that day's exercise. If you have a prolonged illness or other
unexpected circumstances, be sure to notify me as soon as possible.
TEXTBOOK WEBSITE: My Microbiology Place at http://wps.aw.com/wps/media/access/Pearson_Default/6822/6986311/login.html
This web site is provided by the current publisher, Benjamin/Cummings. and I HIGHLY recommend you use it. If you bought your textbook new, an access code can be found in the front of the book. If you bought your textbook used, check to see if the access code has been used. If it has, a subscription can be purchased online for $30 (click the "Buy Access" button). I will not be using any exam questions directly from these web sites, but they can provide a good basic review.
