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Galen College of Nursing

Course Syllabus

Course Information:

Course Name Microbiology for Health Professionals

Course Number BIO 2100

Course Section Number Online-XO22

Quarter Credit Hours 4/0/0

Contact Hours 48/0/0

Prerequisites BIO 1100; BIO 1350

Co-requisites

Course Location See My Galen Student Portal for information. Times and location are subject to change. Course Meeting Days/Times

Methods of Instruction Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written assignments, and small group work.

Changes to Syllabus Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes in a timely fashion.

Legend  Applies to online students only. Faculty Information: [Online students may locate faculty information in Canvas.]

Faculty Jennifer S. Lee, MS

Office Location OTC 14th Floor, San Antonio campus

Office Hours Monday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST

Phone Number(s) 210-264-9301

Email Address Jlee2@galencollege.edu

Course Catalog Description: This course provides an introductory study of microbiology with an emphasis on the nature and behavior of microorganisms, the interrelationships between microbes and the human host in health and disease, and the principles of prevention and control of infectious disease. Topics include the contributions of microbiology to the healthcare professions, characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, characteristics of viruses, microbial growth, control of microbial growth, microbial genetics, epidemiology, pathogenesis, chemotherapy, and differential diagnostics of infectious diseases.

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Textbooks & Resources:

Required Textbook(s) Parker, N., Schneegurt, M., Thi Tu, A., Forster, B. M., Lister, P., Allen, S., … Franklund, C. (2016). Microbiology. OpenStax at Rice University. Retrieved from https://openstax.org/details/books/microbiology

Recommended Textbook(s) n/a Additional Information:

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Galen Website www.galencollege.edu

Student Catalog For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either the Galen website or the myGalen student portal.

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 Online Students

Online Classroom Access All Galen online courses use the Canvas learning management system to provide access to our online courses. The Galen Canvas website is https://classroom.galencollege.edu

Online Faculty Commitment

Online faculty share the same commitment and dedication to student success as our on ground faculty. They must meet the same standards of preparation and educational experience as their on-ground counterparts. Online faculty are required to respond to distance education students’ requests within twenty-four (24) hours.

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General Education Competencies (GECs): 1. Social Competence – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of philosophies that represent the

current social, emotional, and behavioral attributes of society and individuals. 2. Communication – Learners will demonstrate an understanding of the views of others and communicate

in a professional manner. 3. Critical Thinking – Learners will demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions based on evidence and

consider prior knowledge, context, and perspectives in predicting implications or consequences. 4. Information Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate, and apply information

to accomplish a specific purpose. 5. Quantitative Literacy – Learners will demonstrate the ability to report, calculate, and analyze

quantitative data. 6. Scientific Literacy – Learners will gain the ability to read with understanding scientific content and

engage in a dialogue about scientific issues. Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs): 1. Recognize the relationship between microbiology and the medical professions. (Bloom’s: Comprehension)

(GEC 3, 6) 2. Compare the anatomy and physiology of microorganisms including viruses. (Bloom’s: Analysis) (GEC 6) 3. Recognize methods used to control microbial growth. (Bloom’s: Comprehension) (GEC 6) 4. Distinguish gene expression, gene transfer, and mechanisms of genetic change. (Bloom’s: Analysis) (GEC 3,

6) 5. Differentiate the interactions of pathogens with the human immune system. (Bloom’s: Analysis) (GEC 1, 3,

6) 6. Recognize principles of epidemiology. (Bloom’s: Comprehension) (GEC 1, 3, 6) 7. Recognize how antimicrobial drugs target pathogens. (Bloom’s: Application) (GEC 1, 3, 6) 8. Identify appropriate diagnostic methods for infectious diseases. (Bloom’s: Application) (GEC 1, 3, 6) 9. Recognize prokaryotic and eukaryotic pathogens and the diseases they cause. (Bloom’s: Comprehension)

(GEC 1, 3, 6) Course Requirements: Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%.

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Final Course Grade Determination/ Exam & Assignment Schedule: [Students may locate the Exam & Assignment schedule in Canvas.]

Quizzes/Exams Weight Unit/Week Administered Date Administered

Exam 1 18.75% 3 01/26/20

Exam 2 18.75% 6 02/16/20

Exam 3 18.75% 8 03/01/20

Final Exam 4 18.75% 12 03/23/20

Written Assignments Weight Unit/Week Administered Date Administered

 Discussion*/ Reflections 10% Weekly Weekly

Microorganism Profile Assignment 15% 9 03/08/20

Total 100%

Learners must achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74% to pass the course.

 *Discussion is defined as written online postings in an online course and may contribute up to, but not exceed, 10% of the course grade.

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Academic Policies: All policies and procedures contained in the most recent edition of the Student Catalog apply to this course and are hereby incorporated by reference into this syllabus. Please refer to the Galen College of Nursing website and your campus at: http://www.galencollege.edu/campuses/ for the most recent edition of the Student Catalog. Students with Disabilities: Any student who wishes to request an accommodation may do so by contacting the campus Section 504/Title IX Coordinator. Information regarding accommodations for students with disabilities can be found in the Student Catalog, which is made available on the Galen College of Nursing website. On-ground Course Attendance Policy: It is the student's responsibility to immediately notify the appropriate faculty if there is an unavoidable problem resulting in an absence. Rounding of Grades: There is no rounding of grades. When there is a decimal attached to an earned grade, the final grade will be recorded as the whole number. For example, a student who earns a 73.8% will earn a final grade of 73%. Make-up Exam/Quiz Policy: Students are expected to take all exams and quizzes as scheduled. A student who will be late for or misses an exam or quiz is expected to notify faculty in advance. The number of make-up exams or quizzes per term may be limited. The make-up exam or quiz may be different in format from the originally administered version. The decision to offer a make-up exam or quiz will be at the discretion of the course faculty member in collaboration with the program director. The program director must approve any change in the scheduling of the last exam administered in the course. Written Assignments Policy: All assignments are expected to be submitted by the due date. Late assignments, without faculty consent, may result in a grade of “0.” Late assignments, with faculty consultation and consent, may result in a penalty of 5% per school day past due on written assignments. No assignments will be accepted after the official term end date. Weekly discussions or reflections will be penalized for lateness according to the rubric. Course/Faculty Evaluation: As part of Galen’s continued effort to offer courses of the highest quality and effectiveness, students will have the opportunity to evaluate this course as well as provide feedback on course faculty. Evaluations will be distributed to students prior to the end of the quarter. All evaluations are completely confidential and anonymous.