Maricopa Community Colleges  BIO162AC   19996-20002 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  02/23/99  
BIO162AC     19996-20002 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Microbiology Concepts for Allied Health
Types of microorganisms, specific pathogens, and associated diseases. Principles of growth and reproduction for specific types of microorganisms. Chain of disease transmission and defense mechanisms. Use of compound microscope. Safe handling, culturing, and identification of specific microbes. Methods of sterilization and use of disinfectants. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BIO162AC   19996-20002 Microbiology Concepts for Allied Health
1. Classify and describe the major groups of microorganisms. (I)
2. Identify specific pathogens and their associated diseases. (II)
3. Describe principles of growth and reproduction for specific types of microorganisms. (III)
4. Describe defense mechanisms against microbial invasion. (IV)
5. Use compound microscope to observe microorganisms. (V)
6. Use specific techniques for the safe handling, culture, and identification of microbes. (VI)
7. Explain the importance and methods of sterilization for equipment and materials. (VII)
8. Describe different types of disinfectants, their effectiveness, and side effects. (VIII)
9. Explain the safe disposal of contaminated materials and equipment. (IX)
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BIO162AC   19996-20002 Microbiology Concepts for Allied Health
    I. Types of Microorganisms and Pathogens
        A. Bacteria
        B. Protozoa
        C. Fungi
          1. molds
          2. yeast
        D. Viruses
        E. Algae
        F. Parasites
        G. Associated diseases
      II. Microbial Growth and Reproduction
          A. Binary fission
          B. Growth phases
          C. Factors influencing microbial growth
            1. temperature
            2. pH
            3. moisture
            4. osmotic pressure
            5. gas (oxygen)
            6. nutrients
          D. Viral lysis
          E. Viral lysogeny
          F. Transformation
          G. Conduction
          H. Transduction
        III. Transmission of Microorganisms
            A. Reservoirs of infectious agents
            B. Mode of disease transmission
            C. Common routes of transmission
            D. Types of infections
            E. Control of transmission
            F. Resistance of infections
          IV. Defense Mechanisms Against Microbial Invasion
              A. Inflammation
              B. Phagocytosis
              C. Adaptive immunity
              D. Other
            V. Observing Microorganisms
                A. Theory and use of compound microscope
                B. Staining and microscope slide techniques
              VI. Microbe Lab Techniques
                  A. Inoculation
                  B. Aseptic techniques
                  C. Culture methods
                  D. Bacterial identification techniques
                VII. Control of Microorganisms
                    A. Definition
                    B. Preparation of materials
                    C. Methodology
                      1. gas
                      2. dry heat
                      3. moist heat
                      4. autoclave
                      5. filtration
                      6. ultrasonic waves
                      7. radiation
                  VIII. Disinfectants
                      A. Types of disinfectants
                      B. Effectiveness of disinfectants
                      C. Side effects of antimicrobial agents
                      D. Safety precautions
                    IX. Disposal of Contaminated Materials
                        A. Personal protection
                        B. Guidelines and standards
                        C. Methods
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