BIO 205IN - Microbiology [SUN# BIO 2205]

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological differences among various cellular and acellular microbes.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of microbial adaptation to selective forces, including chemotherapeutic agents and the immune system.
3. Generate and incorporate experimental data to draw conclusions about the nature or identity of microbes.

1. Demonstrate communication and critical thinking skills.
2. Discuss selected microorganisms and the important role they play in humans.
3. Describe cellular processes such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
4. Describe the basic structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses.
5. Demonstrate proficiency with a light microscope and common microscopic techniques.
6. Transfer, culture and identify microorganisms using proper techniques.
7. Demonstrate aseptic technique, and proper disposal methods.
8. Describe the principles underlying methods of sterilization, disinfection, and chemotherapy.
9. Explain processes by which bacteria adapt and become resistant to antibiotics.
10. Discuss pathogenicity factors of microorganisms.
11. Discuss specific and nonspecific defense mechanisms of the body and how they protect the body from disease.
12. Describe mechanisms of immune disorders.

1. Scope and History of Microbiology
2. Cell Structure and Function
   1. Eukaryotic cells
   2. Prokaryotic cells
3. Microbial Metabolism
   1. Basic chemical reactions underlying metabolism
4. Microbial Nutrition and Growth
   1. Growth requirements
   2. Cultivation of microorganisms
5. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment
   1. Basic principles of microbial control
   2. Physical agents
   3. Chemical agents
6. Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body
   1. Mechanisms of antimicrobial action
   2. Resistance to antimicrobial drugs
7. Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes using Classical methods and DNA Technology
   1. Survey of archaea
   2. Survey of bacteria
8. Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes
9. Virology
10. Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology
    1. Microbe: host interaction
    2. Modes of transmission of disease
    3. Epidemiology
11. Selected Microbial Diseases of Various Body Systems
12. Body Defenses
    1. Non-specific (innate immunity)
    2. Specific immunity
13. Immunization
14. Immune Disorders
    1. Hypersensitivities
    2. Autoimmune diseases
    3. Immunodeficiency diseases