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MICRO LINKS MICROBIOLOGY INFO PARASITOLOGY INFO PARASITOLOGY ATLAS CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL FELLOWSHIPS A.S.M. MICROBIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP CDC FELLOWSHIPS	Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe or demonstrate an understanding of Taxonomy and Phylogeny of microorganisms. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the metabolic characteristics and ecology of the various groups of microbes. 3. Demonstrate mastery of laboratory techniques appropriate to microbiology.  4. Understand how the scientific method relates to the study and understanding of microbiology historically and in modern day applications. 5. Be knowledgeable of industrial, biotechnological and clinical applications of microbiology.   COURSE INFORMATION          This course is a 4-unit introduction to microbial life in nature, the molecular and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms, and the techniques and procedures used by microbiologists. Emphasis is placed on those microbes that play an important role in human daily life, especially those that cause disease. Laboratory emphasizes isolation, cultivation and identification of bacteria.   Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or 400; Prerequisite(s): CHEM 192, 210 or 410 or equivalent, and either BIOL 110 or 130 or equivalent. HOW TO GET AN "A" IN MICROBIOLOGY	STD Links THE BODY-HIV INFO UNAIDS-WORLD HIV INFO

Detailed Course Objectives:

1. Be able to discuss and compare the various taxonomic groups of microorganisms based on their morphology, nutritional requirements, physiology, ecology and genetics.

2. Be able to discuss the various ecological relationships between microorganisms, plants, and animals.

3. Be able to generate, understand and effectively analyze quantitative data that pertain to various aspects of microbial metabolism, ecology, genetics, virulence, public health and food safety.

4. Apply knowledge of microbial characteristics to differentiate and identify microbes in a laboratory.

5. Acquire laboratory skills sufficient to identify an unknown bacterial species in the laboratory.

6. Describe the connections between the laboratory assays and the metabolic characteristics of the organisms studied.

7. Understand the epidemiology of various microbial diseases and why many disproportionately affect developing nations.

8. Describe proper food handling techniques and sanitation techniques and their importance in preventing the spread of microorganisms.

9. Understand the ways in which microbial diseases are transferred within health care settings and employ techniques to minimize the spread of nosocomial infections.

10. Be knowledgeable in industrial and biotechnological applications of microbiology and how these activities impact human populations.