MIC301 Syllabus 2019 - Microbiology 301 for University at Buffalo PDF

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MIC 301

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Fall 2019

Microbiology 301 for Allied Health Professions Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo STAFF Course Director: Dr. Tilman Baumstark

Office Hours by Appointment 5227 JSMBS [email protected]

Associate Course Director & Laboratory Director: Dr. Jacob Chambers

Office Hours by Appointment [email protected] 234 BEB

Registration: Your Program Director (PD) Department Contact for PD: Ms. Elizabeth Haremza

5102B JSMBS

[email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION MIC 301 is a one-semester introduction to microbiology with a focus on biomedical aspects and human health appropriate for students in fields of allied health such as nursing, exercise and nutrition sciences, social sciences as well as psychology. Lecture topics in the first half include microbial metabolism and growth, classification and diagnostics, sterilization and antimicrobial agents, interaction between pathogens and the host immune system and our developing understanding of the human microbiome. In the second part of the course, important diseases grouped by six body systems and the microorganisms from the three major areas, prokaryotic bacteria, eukaryotic parasites/fungi, and viruses, that cause infections to these body systems will be discussed. In the laboratory components and recitations, basic techniques for diagnostics, cultivation, and control of microbial growth are introduced in hands-on sessions, case studies, group work, and online interactive modules. COURSE OUTCOMES After successfully participating in the course through active engagement in all of its components, students will • Be prepared to utilize their knowledge of introductory microbiology to assume a role as informed citizens and to constructively participate in the public discourse on issues of individual and public health related to classical and emerging microbial diseases and their prevention. • Gain skills required for entry into professional programs leading to degrees in allied health fields such as nursing, public health, and exercise and nutrition science, or an added qualification for non-life since degree tracks such as psychology, management, and social sciences.

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• Acquire the fundamental knowledge in microbiology to appropriately correlate practices and requirements in their particular allied health field with the underlying rationale for their effectiveness. • Be able to relate to and organize new information on microbial organisms, processes or diseases through five core concepts or themes: I. Biochemical macromolecules as the basis for storage, flow, and expression of genetic information II. Cell structure and function III. Microbial systems - cells interact with the environment IV. The role of microorganisms in infection and disease V. Microorganisms and human health

COURSE MATERIALS Textbook: “Microbiology: Basic and Clinical Principles” by Lourdes Norman-McKay, 1st Edition, plus “My Lab/Mastering Microbiology” homework, tutorial and assessment platform; both Pearson Publishing. A custom package of access card with eText is available online at the Pearson website. An additional printed version of the textbook as a loose-leaf package is available for purchase at a discounted price from within the Modified Mastering platform. Alternatively, the access code to Modified Mastering Microbiology plus eText can be purchased at the University Medical Bookstore on South Campus or at www.ubuffalo-medicalshop.com. Before you acquire the text from any other sources, please note that it is essential to have access code and eText in any package selected, as that also provides access to Learning Catalytics, the interactive tool used in class. The registration process and available options will be discussed during the first day of class and described separately in documents posted to UBlearns. Laboratory: The laboratory part of MIC301 is delivered in a hybrid format. For the wet lab days, a lab coat (provided) and closed-toe shoes are mandatory. For online portions of the lab, access to the Labster virtual modules is required. This semester, access to Labster through UBlearns is free of charge, setup of a separate account is not necessary. Links to these modules will be posted to UBlearns. Handouts & Notes: All additional materials including the schedule, recitations, laboratory materials, lecture notes, course policies, announcements, etc., will be posted on UBlearns. It is the student’s responsibility to access UBlearns frequently for updates and changes. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & POLICY Lectures are held in 147 Diefendorf Hall from 12 to 12:50 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays when class is in session, see attached schedule on pages 6-8. Time or location may be subject to change. Students are required to review material posted on UB Learns as well as the relevant book chapters ahead of each class. Before each new chapter, Dynamic Study Modules covering basic principles related to the respective

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chapter content are assigned for online completion on the Modified Mastering platform. These modules are available at any time throughout the semester, but have to be completed by the due date to count for class participation. Students are responsible for learning the material covered any given week, whether they attended the lecture or not. Five exams provided during regular lecture time are scheduled throughout the semester to assess student learning. • Location for each exam is the same as for the lecture, 147 Diefendorf Hall. Please check for changes to room assignment ahead of time on UBlearns, as IDs will be verified. • Students more than 20 minutes late will not be allowed to take the exam, and students cannot leave the examination room until 20 minutes have elapsed. • Students are required to take all five exams. There will be no comprehensive exam or final exam, and make-up exams will be made available only to those who provide valid documentation for an excused absence before the make-up exam takes place. Each of the five exams contributes to the final course grade with 10%. Consult the lecture schedule attached for exam dates and the lecture material to be covered. Homework assignments issued in ten of the sixteen weeks during the semester are due online through My Lab/Mastering Microbiology at the end of the same week on Saturday, at midnight. An access code (see Course Materials/Textbook above) is required for registration at the Pearson MMM website. Please be sure to accurately enter the course ID, baumstark68291, and then your name, email, and eight-digit student ID in order to receive credit for your assignments. Procedures for registering are posted on UBlearns and will also be reviewed in class. Assignments are time-limited: Once started, you must complete within the timeframe given specifically for each, typically on the order of one to one-and-a-half hours. On the Mastering Microbiology home page you can find a link to support pages that include FAQ’s and information for the 24-hour online chat support. Phone support is available to help you using this system at any time during the semester under 1-844-292-7017. Laboratory sessions consist of three hands-on laboratory exercises, five virtual laboratory modules, and six recitations, which include an introduction to the lab components during the first week. Laboratory sessions are held on Tuesdays or Thursdays in two groups, A and B, attending lab in consecutive weeks. The assignment for each individual student is fixed for the entire semester, please check for rooms and times on the last page and in updated postings on UBlearns, attendance is mandatory as assigned for your section and group. Assessment of laboratory related learning is incorporated into interactive Learning Catalytics sessions during recitation. Students more than 20 minutes late will not be allowed into the session and the laboratory or recitation will be recorded as missed. Unlike for exams, there will be no make-up recitation sessions or laboratory exercises. Five online interactive exercises provided on the web-based ‘Labster’ platform are made available for specific periods of time (2-3 weeks each), in which there may also be an on-campus laboratory session or recitation (see schedule). They have to be completed by 12 pm on the date of the next exam. Technical support is available at the online help pages and through submitting a ticket to the Labster support team. Additional information on how to navigate the modules will be available on UBlearns.

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Class participation: Successful learning in this course occurs through active student engagement with the material as well as the instructors and other students. To support this necessary element, class participation in lecture, laboratories, recitations, and outside of the classroom is enabled and recorded through a number of different channels including Dynamic Study Modules, the student response system Learning Catalytics, and work sheets collected during laboratories. Group work: MIC 301 will contain a semester-long group project where students will develop supplemental supporting material for the course in the form of a ‘practice exam’. While students are expected to work together on this project outside of class, groups will be called to present examples of their practice questions during recitation. Guidance by the instructor and discussion about progress made and challenges encountered will also occur during those sessions. Detailed information including group work policy and expectations, evaluation rubrics, grading formula and other relevant documents will be discussed during recitation and posted on UBlearns. Absences: While we recognize that crises arise, students must have a valid reason for missing an exam, assignment, or entire laboratory session. A serious (non-electable) medical issue or a death in your immediate family are the acceptable excuses of record, relevant UB policies can be found here. • Absence from an exam or quiz without valid documentation will yield a score of zero for that learning assessment piece. • For a medical excuse you must provide a documented illness on the letterhead of your licensed US or Canadian physician including contact information. If you go to the UB Student Health Center, you must sign the medical release form and provide an appropriate phone number (including extension) of the nurse or doctor for verification purposes. For a death in your immediate family provide the obituary and evidence of your relationship. • Make-up exams will be scheduled for the immediate Thursday following the exam date. To participate, valid documentation must be provided to the course director as soon as possible, but no later than 12 pm on the make-up exam date. • There are no make-ups for laboratory sessions. Two laboratory sessions missed, with a valid, verifiable excuse for each, result in a grade of “Incomplete” for this course. Similarly, more than one regular exam missed with valid excuse that was not made up at the time offered will result in a grade of “I”. General university policy governs removal of an “I” grade or its conversion into the “Default” grade if the “I” is not removed within 12 months (see Course Catalog). Accessibility Resources: If you have any disability which requires reasonable accommodations to enable you to participate in this course, please contact the Office of Accessibility Resources (AR) in 60 Capen Hall, 716-645-2608 and also the course director during the first week of class. The office will provide you with information and review appropriate arrangements for reasonable accommodations, which can be found online at the AR webpages. Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is a fundamental university value. Through the honest completion of academic work, students sustain the integrity of the university and of themselves while facilitating the university's imperative for the transmission of knowledge and culture based upon the generation of new and innovative ideas. For more information, please refer to the Graduate Academic Integrity policy. 4

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Grading: A final letter grade is calculated based on the individual learning assessment components, for which points, not grades, will be assigned. The course director reserves the decision on whether or not to apply a curve to final grades at the very end of the course. Exams during lecture (5) 50% Homework assignments (Best 8-out-of-10) 20% Performance in interactive lab modules (5) 15% Class participation (Lecture, Lab, & Recitation) 10% Group work (5) 5% Course Total Letter Grades:

A AB+ B BC+ C D F

100%

93 - 100% 90 - 92% 87 - 89% 83 - 86% 80 - 82% 77 - 79% 70 - 76% 60 - 69% 59% and lower

INSTRUCTOR CONTACTS Dr. Tilman Baumstark

[email protected]

Dr. Jacob Chambers

[email protected]

Dr. Amy Jacobs

[email protected]

Dr. Nicole Luke-Marshall [email protected] Office hours: All instructors are available for meetings to discuss course issues related to the sections they teach by making an individual appointment. In addition to in-person meetings by appointment, the course director, Dr. Baumstark, is also available for online chat via university-supported WebEx on Tuesdays from 4-5 pm. Information on how to use WebEx can be found here.

COURSE LOCATIONS Lectures:

Mon, Wed, Fri 12-12:50 pm - 147 Diefendorf Hall

Wet labs:

Tue / Thu

Recitations: Tue / Thu

1-3:50 pm - 254 to 265 BEB * 1-3:50 pm - 146 Diefendorf Hall

* Biomedical Education Building; wet lab rooms will be assigned after Drop/Add and posted on UBlearns!

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