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DISTRICT MASTER SYLLABUS
At Tarrant County College the District master syllabus documents the contents of a course. A
District master syllabus is required for every course offered. District master syllabi are
prepared by teams of faculty and approved by instructional administrators.
COURSE RUBRIC, NUMBER, TITLE, AND DESCRIPTION
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors
Study of the morphology, physiology, and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and
nonpathogenic microorganisms. Pure cultures of microorganisms grown on selected media are
used in learning laboratory techniques. Includes a brief preview of food microbes, public health,
and immunology. Topics include microorganisms, their characteristics, response to
environment, and influence on their surroundings. The relationship to the oral and intestinal
cavities, aspects of parasitism, infection, body defenses, and methods of prevention and
controlling infection. Effects and control of microorganisms in food, water, milk, and sanitation.
Co-requisite: BIOL 2420L
COURSE TYPE Academic Core
COURSE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Course goals are linked to required Core Curriculum Intellectual Competencies, Perspectives,
and Exemplary Educational Objectives as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordination
Board. Specific core requirements are linked to the class schedule.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the main themes of microbiology. The student will be able
to
a. define microbiology;
b. explain the history of microbiology;
c. explain microorganism taxonomy;
d. compare light microscopy with electron microscopy.
2. Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The student will be able to
a. describe the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes;
b. describe bacterial cell structure;
c. distinguish between the Gram negative and Gram positive cell wall;
d. demonstrate an understanding of bacterial cell division and cell growth;
e. analyze bacterial nuclear material;
f. explain physical factors affecting bacterial growth.
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3. Relate the basic concepts of chemistry to the study of microorganisms. The student will be
able to
a. describe DNA replication, protein synthesis, and mutations;
b. explain transformation, conjugation, and transduction;
c. explain genetic engineering;
d. differentiate among energy transformations;
e. categorize ATP and oxidation reduction reactions;
f. compare phototropic and chemotrophic metabolism;
g. compare respiration with fermentation.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of viruses. The student will be able to
a. explain virus classification;
b. analyze virus replication;
c. explain virus control.
5. Explain the aspects of parasitology. The student will be able to
a. describe parasitic eukaryotes;
b. classify parasitic eukaryotes.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of host microbe relationships. The student will be able to
a. describe disease causing mechanisms;
b. describe infectious disease processes;
c. define epidemiology;
d. explain population disease categories;
e. analyze reservoirs of infection;
f. identify disease transmission;
g. summarize nosocomial infections.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of medically important microorganisms and their effects on
humans. The student will be able to
a. distinguish medically important bacteria and their role in the human disease process;
b. distinguish medically important viruses and their role in the human disease process;
c. distinguish medically important protozoans and their role in the human disease process;
d. distinguish medically important helminths and their role in the human disease process;
e. distinguish medically important fungi and their role in the human disease process.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of host defenses against disease. The student will be able to
a. describe nonspecific host defenses;
b. describe antigens and antibodies;
c. explain immune system development;
d. differentiate humoral immunity and cellular immunity;
e. analyze immune system modification factors;
f. differentiate natural and artificial immunities;
g. categorize laboratory antigen antibody reactions;
h. analyze immune system disorders.
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9. Demonstrate an understanding of methods to control microorganisms. The student will be
able to
a. contrast sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis;
b. contrast physical microbial control methods;
c. contrast chemical microbial control agents;
d. evaluate antimicrobial agents;
e. critique antimicrobial sensitivity tests;
f. compare antimicrobial agent advantages and disadvantages.
10. Demonstrate the ability to identify microorganisms through laboratory study. The student
will be able to
a. demonstrate laboratory safety rules compliance;
b. demonstrate use of the compound microscope;
c. demonstrate aseptic technique;
d. demonstrate staining techniques, including the Gram stain;
e. perform and analyze biochemical tests;
f. demonstrate culture and isolation methods;
g. demonstrate ability to separate and identify unknown organisms;
h. perform antibiotic susceptibility testing;
i. perform serological and/or serial dilution and plate counting laboratory tests;
j. defend result of unknown identification.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Student success is measured by assessment techniques aligned to course goals and learning
outcomes. A variety of techniques may be used, including but not limited to objective exams,
written reports, oral presentations or demonstrations, and group projects. Individual faculty
members are responsible for designing evaluation instruments to measure student mastery of
course goals and learning outcomes and for indicating the nature of such instruments in the
instructor’s class requirements.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students are responsible for adhering to the TCCD policy on scholastic dishonesty as stated in
the online student handbook at www.tccd.edu.
RESOURCES
For additional information regarding the student handbook, academic calendar, course
evaluations, attendance policy, SCANS skills, Core Competencies, etc., see www.tccd.edu.
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