Course Details
Course Code: BIOL202 Course ID: 4837 Credit Hours: 4 Level: Undergraduate
This course includes the study of the history of Microbiology, as well as the fundamentals of microbe staining, culture and growth. We will also focus on sterilization, disinfection and antimicrobial therapies that help to keep microbes in check. Finally, the course will focus on microbial infections of the skin, eyes and wounds as well as the urogenital, respiratory, oral gastrointestinal and nervous systems. This course includes a laboratory component that allows the student to explore exercises in the principles and concepts of microbiology. This course is designed for students with interests in basic science, microbiology and the medical professions. NOTE: Students may take either BIOL202 or SCIN202 for credit, but not both versions of microbiology. (Prerequisites: BIOL133 or SCIN130)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/28/2022 - 04/28/2023 | 05/01/2023 - 06/25/2023 | May | Spring 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 | September | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1 Define the scope and history of Microbiology
CO-2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, to include cellular activities, structure and function, growth and division and metabolism
CO-3 Describe the inheritance of genetic information, gene action, gene regulation and mutations in microbes
CO-4 Summarize the interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans
CO-5 Categorize the different host defense mechanisms and their relation to microbial disease processes
CO-6 Attribute the principles, properties and applications of antimicrobial agents
CO-7 Examine the interactions, impact, and evolutionary relationships of microorganisms in the environment
CO-8 Apply the scientific method in experiments, analyze and interpret data and communicate findings
Please see the Student Handbook to reference the University’s grading scale.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 22.00 % |
| Week 1: Introduce Yourself | 2.75 % |
| Week 2: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Endosymbiosis | 2.75 % |
| Week 3: Your Favorite Virus | 2.75 % |
| Week 4: Antibiotic Resistance | 2.75 % |
| Week 5: Immunity and Probiotics | 2.75 % |
| Week 6: Immunity and Probiotics: Respiratory Distress | 2.75 % |
| Week 7: Gamma Rays and Microbial Genetics | 2.75 % |
| Week 8: Share Project and Course Reflection | 2.75 % |
| Quizzes | 34.00 % |
| Week 1 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 2 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 3 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 4 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 5 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 6 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 7 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Week 8 Quiz | 4.25 % |
| Laboratories | 24.00 % |
| Week 1 Lab 1: Microbiology Lab Safety | 3.00 % |
| Week 2 Lab 2: Introduction to the Microscope | 3.00 % |
| Week 3 Lab 3: Culturing and Aseptic Technique | 3.00 % |
| Week 4 Lab 4: Structure and Microscopy | 3.00 % |
| Week 5 Lab 5: Growth of Microorganisms | 3.00 % |
| Week 6 Lab 6: Quantitation of Cultured Microorganisms | 3.00 % |
| Week 7 Lab 7: Differential and Biochemical Tests | 3.00 % |
| Week 8 Lab 8: Food Microbiology | 3.00 % |
| Project Topic Submission | 5.00 % |
| Week 5: Project topic submission | 5.00 % |
| Project | 15.00 % |
| Week 7 Project | 15.00 % |
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1 Define the scope and history of Microbiology
CO-2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, to include cellular activities, structure and function, growth and division and metabolism
CO-3 Describe the inheritance of genetic information, gene action, gene regulation and mutations in microbes
CO-4 Summarize the interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans
CO-5 Categorize the different host defense mechanisms and their relation to microbial disease processes
CO-6 Attribute the principles, properties and applications of antimicrobial agents
CO-7 Examine the interactions, impact, and evolutionary relationships of microorganisms in the environment
CO-8 Apply the scientific method in experiments, analyze and interpret data and communicate findings
| Book Title: | If you received a kit for a previous registration of this course, a 2nd kit will not be provided. Please contact ecm@apus.edu for any questions. |
| ISBN: | eScience Note 2 |
| Book Title: | Lab kits ship w/o any action needed, so your shipping address must be current. You may need to obtain items on your own (ex. gloves) |
| ISBN: | eScience Note |
| Book Title: | Microbiology - e-book available online; please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | 9781938168147 |
| Publication Info: | OpenStax |
| Author: | Parker, Nina |
| Unit Cost: | $51.78 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
| Book Title: | BIOL202 Custom Microbiology Kit |
| ISBN: | 6055 |
| Publication Info: | eScience |
| Author: | eScience |
| Unit Cost: | $179.00 |