SYLLABUS SCI/250 Microbiology Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the basic principles of microbiology. Case scenarios and classroom discussions will allow the student to apply the framework and concepts of microbiology within the work place. Course Dates Jun 10, 2014 – Jul 28, 2014 Faculty Information Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website): University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Program Information Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course. Instructions Black, J. G. (2008). (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student website. Jun, 10 – Jun, 16 The story and Future of Microbiology The Study of Bacteria Introducing Staining and Culture Introducing Taxonomy Tasks Objectives/Competencies Required Learning Activities • Week One Read Me First Instructions Read the Week One Read Me First. Support Material Week One Read Me First Instructions Teams, Please select and post your choice for your Epidemiology Presentation in your week 1 Team forum. Thanks See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Jun, 17 – Jun, 23 Microorganisms and Parasitology Microbes and Disease Processes Epidemiology and Nosocomial Infections Objectives/Competencies host–microbe relationships. Required Learning Activities • Week Two Read Me First Instructions Read the Week Two Read Me First. Support Material Week Two Read Me First See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Viruses and Their Relationship to the Human Body Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Objectives/Competencies virus-like agents. Required Learning Activities • Week Three Read Me
First Instructions Read the Week Three Read Me First. Support Material Week Three Read Me First See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Objectives/Competencies Required Learning Activities • Week Four Read Me First Instructions Read the Week Four Read Me First. Support Material Week Four Read Me First Activity-Allergens- the Good and the Bad! See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Jul, 08 – Jul, 14 Skin and Eye Diseases, Wounds, and Bites Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases Objectives/Competencies non-sexually transmitted microbial urogenital diseases. Required Learning Activities • Week Five Read Me First Instructions Read the Week Five Read Me First. Support Material Week Five Read Me First Activity-Smallpox-To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate? See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Objectives/Competencies Required Learning Activities • Week Six Read Me First Instructions Read the Week Six Read Me First. Support Material Week Six Read Me First Infections–What’s the Connection? See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Objectives/Competencies Required Learning Activities • Week Seven Read Me First Instructions Read the Week Seven Read Me First. Support Material Week Seven Read Me First CJD-Who’s At Risk? See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts. Assignments Trademark All trademarks are property of their respective owners. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and PowerPoint® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.