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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95 |
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BIO080AR
1995 Fall – 2012 Fall |
LEC |
4 Credit(s) |
3 Period(s) |
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Basic
Concepts of Microbiology |
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Corresponds
to BIO205 Microbiology. Enrollment is recommended if student performance
inadequate in BIO205. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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BIO080AR 1995
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Basic Concepts of Microbiology |
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Identify the major contributors and describe their
contributions to the development of microbiology. (I) |
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Utilize compound microscope to visualize microbial
organisms. (II) |
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Identify structural characteristics of the major groups of
microorganisms. (III) |
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Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (III) |
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Describe physiology and biochemistry common to the various
groups of microorganisms as well as differences among groups. (III, IV, XII) |
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Describe methods of growth and reproduction in various
types of microorganisms. (V, XII) |
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Describe DNA replication, protein synthesis, and mutation
in microbes. (VI) |
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Describe microbial methods of DNA recombination including
transformation, conjugation, and transduction. (VII) |
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Describe techniques and applications of genetic engineering.
(VII) |
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Describe control mechanisms for genetic information in
bacteria. (VIII) |
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Describe control of microorganisms in the environment and
the human body. (IX, XI, XII) |
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Utilize aseptic technique for safe handling of microbes.
(X, XII) |
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Describe human body responses to presence of antigenic
substances. (X, XI) |
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Describe cause, symptoms, course, transmission, and
treatment of infectious diseases. (XI) |
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Identify microorganisms in the laboratory, emphasizing
bacteria. (XII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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BIO080AR 1995
Fall – 2012 Fall |
Basic Concepts of Microbiology |
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I. Introduction A. Definition of
microbiology B. Contributors and their
contributions C. Significance of
microorganisms in the world around us II. Microscopy A. Types of microorganisms B. Staining techniques III. Major Groups of
Microorganisms A. Bacteria B. Algae C. Fungi D. Protozoa E. Multicellular parasites IV. Physiology and
Biochemistry A. Atoms and molecules B. Bonds and reactions C. Organic molecules D. Enzymes E. Cellular respiration F. Fermentation G. Cataolism
H. Anabolism V. Reproduction A. Binary fission B. Viral lysis C. Viral lysogeny VI. Bacterial Genetics A. DNA replication B. Transcription C. Translation D. Mutation VII. Recombinant DNA A. Transformation B. Conjugation C. Transduction D. Genetic engineering 1. Tools 2. Techniques 3. Applications VIII. Control Mechanisms A. Feedback inhibition B. Induction C. Repression D. Catabolic repression IX. Control of
Microorganisms A. Use of chemicals 1. Disinfection 2. Antisepsis 3. Sterilization B. Physical means of
microbial control C. Antimicrobial control D. Epidemiology X. Human Response to
Antigenic Substances A. Initial defense
mechanisms to foreign invasion B. Phagocytosis C. Nature of antigens D. Antibody formation E. Immunization F. Hypersensitivity G. Immunologic disorders H. Transplantation I. Cancer XI. Microorganisms and
Selected Infectious Diseases A. Microbial virulence B. Identification of
infectious agents XII. Safe Handling, Growth,
and Identification of Microorganisms A. Inoculation B. Aseptic technique C. Morphological and
physical characteristics for bacterial identification D. Use of Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology F. Types of media G. Phases of growth |