COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE

Prepared by Life Science Department                                                                                          Math & Science Division

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

Basic principles, concepts and techniques in the study of bacteria, protists, fungi, and viruses. Concepts of immunity and the role of micro-organisms in medicine.

PREREQUISITE OR ASSET/COMPASS SCORE (AS APPROPRIATE)

A grade of 2.0 or better in BIO 105/BIO 1051 or BIO 111/BIO 1111.

Strongly recommended: CHM 100/CHM 1001, BIO 221/BIO 2211 and BIO 222/BIO 2221 (for nursing majors) or BIO 112/BIO 1121 and BIO 113/BIO 1131 (for biology majors).

CREDITS AND HOURS

Class meets four days a week for one hour. The lab meets twice a week for a total of four hours.
Students should plan for 16 hours or more per week for reading and studying outside class.

TEXT (S) AND MATERIALS

Textbooks:      Microbiology: Principles & Explorations, 7^th Edition, Black, Wiley

                        Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology, 7^th Edition, Johnson Case, Benjamin Cummins

                        Microbiology Atlas, Morton Atlas, Morton-pub.com

Safety Equipment:      Safety Goggles (available at bookstore).

1 Lab coat (optional)

GENERAL TEACHING METHODS

Instructional methods are up to individual instructor and may include:

1. Lecture
2. Small Group Work
3. Discussion Groups
4. Demonstrations
   
   

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

CBC Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate from Columbia Basin College will have been exposed to the skills, concepts, and methods of inquiry in many different disciplines.  The totality of their learning experience is expressed in a set of general student learning outcomes (SLOs), which all students, regardless of program, are expected to demonstrate:

1. Think Critically

2. Reason Quantitatively and Symbolically

3. Communicate Effectively

4. Apply Information Tools and Resources

5. Develop Cultural Awareness

6. Master Program Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes

Upon completion students should:

1. Understanding of prokaryotic and eukaryotic anatomy.
2. Gain an appreciation of the diversity of life as exemplified by prokaryotes, protests.
3. Gain an understanding of aseptic technique, cultivation of microbiological agents and methods of microbial identification.
4. Gain an understanding of the disease process.
5. Gain an understanding of the lymphatic and immune systems.
6. Gain an understanding of the various metabolic strategies used by microbes.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

Students will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast the structural and functional differences between bacteria, protists and fungi.
2. Demonstrate aseptic technique and micocrobial culture and identification techniques in the identification of microbial unknowns.
3. Explain the cause and effect relationships between microorganisms and disease.
4. Give examples of microbes which cause which diseases and predict how the human host defends against these diseases.
5. Compare and contrast the various metabolic strategies used by microorganisms.
6. Critically evaluate methods used to control microorganisms.

COURSE OUTLINE

Will be provided by the individual instructor in an addendum to the syllabus

ASSESSMENT METHODS AND GRADING SCALE

Will be provided by the individual instructor addendum.

Grades will be available to the student after official grades are posted on the KIOSK or if an instructor chooses to let a student know what their grade is face to face. No grades will be sent via email, nor will grades be given over the phone due to student privacy issues.

ATTENDANCE REGULATION  Will be provided by the individual instructor addendum.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

As members of the Columbia Basin College learning community, students are not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty. Forms of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, grade tampering, and misuse of computers and other electronic technology. Students who engage in academic dishonesty may receive an academic penalty or a disciplinary penalty or both. Instances of academic dishonesty may be referred to the Vice President for Student Services in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), section 132S-40-165, paragraph 3 (Dishonesty) and the CBC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The disciplinary consequences of engaging in any form of academic dishonesty include reprimand, probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student who knowingly helps or attempts to help another individual to violate the college’s policy on academic honesty also may be subject to academic as well as disciplinary penalties.

Students are expected to be familiar with CBC policy on academic dishonesty. This is available on-line at: http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=484

STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITES

Rude, belligerent, hostile, demeaning, or disruptive behaviors are violations of the CBC Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and may be referred to the Vice President for Student Services for disciplinary review. Disciplinary sanctions include reprimand, probation, suspension and dismissal.

An instructor may remove a student from the classroom if s/he believes such action is necessary for the physical safety and well-being of the student, or the safety and protection of others on college property, or where the student’s conduct materially and substantially disrupts the educational process. The matter also will be referred to the Vice President for Student Services for disciplinary review.      http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=485

PRIVACY

Columbia Basin College abides by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that maintains students' right to the privacy of their academic records. CBC will not release student information or student records to a parent or guardian without the student’s written permission. Students who wish to authorize an instructor to provide information to their parent(s), guardian(s), or others, must complete the necessary authorization, which is available in the Office of Admissions and Registration. For more information, go to the website:

http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=481

TUTOR CENTER

The Tutor Center offers CBC students help with their studies for most departments and programs. It is also available to facilitate study groups. The center is in Room TD 434 (the Science & Technology Center) on the Pasco campus.  The phone number is (509) 547-0511, extension 2676.

You can reach the Tutor Center on-line at:     http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=1373

STUDENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

Columbia Basin College provides reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Students who need course accommodations because of a disability, have emergency medical information, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, should notify their instructors as soon as possible.  The responsibility for determining a student’s eligibility for accommodations rests with the Resource Center, which can be reached at (509) 547-0511, extension 2325 or online at: http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=2156

WEB MAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES

http://www.columbiabasin.edu/home/index.asp?page=234

CELL PHONES & ELECTRONIC DEVICES 

Students are to shut off all cell phones once class is in session so that calls and/or conversations do not disrupt the learning environment for other students.