An-Najah Staff

General Microbiology (Theory) 7105403
(Compulsory course)
1st semester 2014-2015

Course Credit Hours: (3)
Students Workload: (3+3)
Teacher workload: (3+3)


INSTRUCTORS

Rasha KHAYYAT, PhD
Office address: Building 17, office 2030
Phone: 88-2572
Email: rasha.khayyat@najah.edu

Alaeddin Abu-Zant, PhD
Office address: Building 17, office 2345
Phone: 88-2571
Email: aladdin_abuzant@najah.edu

Motasem Almasri, PhD
Office address: Building 14, office 14F1090
Phone: O599107285.
Email: motasemm@najah.edu






TEXT BOOKS:
Prescott, Harley, & Klein’s Microbiology, 8th Ed, 2011
Greenwood David et al. Medical Microbiology 17th Ed 2007

REFERENCES
Published scientific papers.
Manual of Basic Techniques for a Health Laboraory, 2nd Ed 2003

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE COURSE
Medical laboratory materials
Internet resources


SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Reviews and articles from the international journals on the web
The references in the library of the University
Commercial Microbiology Kit manuals


COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to give students detailed concepts in general microbiology. Diversity of micro-organisms; evolutionary relationships and taxonomy (viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites); principles of culture, staining, microscopy, sterilization of media and equipment; the cultural, morphological, biochemical characteristics and identification scheme for bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses; principles of pathogenicity and defence mechanisms (immunity). The course has one credit hour laboratory, which covers a variety of microbiological and immunological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate major concepts of bacteriology, virology, mycology

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
This course will provide students with Knowledge on various sub-disciplines of Microbiology. After this course the students should know and understand all scientific disciplines of microbiology; be able to describe diversity of microorganisms; explain the basic genetic systems of bacteria; explain the ability of microorganisms to cause disease and demonstrate practical skills in fundamental microbiological techniques. The student should be familiar with different categories of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites & fungi regarding taxonomy, structure, growth characteristics & reproduction of each microbial group.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs)
a- Knowledge and Understanding:
a.1. Recognize microbial taxonomic classification, structure and morphology.
a.2. Describe microbial metabolism.
a.3. Differentiate between Gram positive, Gram negative and acid fast organism.
a.4. Be familiar with different media for isolation and identification of different organisms.
a.5. Distinguish microbial genetics and the uses of genetic engineering.
a.6. Describe the antibiotic sensitivity against different organisms
a.7.Define different methods of disinfections & sterilization.
a.8. Make out the different levels of host-parasite relationship
a.9. Recognize virulence factor of each organism

b- Intellectual Skills.
b.1. Differentiate between different types of microorganisms in the lab (Interpret smears, culture plate, biochemical reaction).
b.2. Read sensitivity test on the culture plates.
b.3. Differentiate between different serological tests in lab.

c- General and transferable skills:
d.1. Search Internet data base for diagnostic measures in microbiology.
d.2. Independent learning
d.3. Follow measure for infections control.
d.4. Work in a team.
d.5. Respect assisting personal.
d.6. Appreciate team work in seminar.


COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDER
THEORY PART
TOPICS Chapter HOURS
Introduction to Microbiology:
- The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology
1 3 hours
Prokaryotes: Bacteria and Archaea 3 3 hours

Microbial Nutrition and Growth 6,7
3 hours

Bacterial Genetics: Mechanisms of Genetic Variation 12, 13,14
3 hours

FIRST HOUR EXAM
25 %
Bacterial Taxonomy 17 to 22 1 hour
Microbial Interaction (normal flora) 30 1 hours

Infection and Pathogenicity 31 2 hours
Bacterial Diseases 38 8 hours
SECONDF HOUR EXAM
25%
Viruses: Evolution, Structure and Genetics 5, 25 3 hours
Viral and Prion diseases 37 6 hours
Fungi and Parasitic diseases 23, 39 5 hours
Host Response to Infection: Nonspecific and Specific Immunity 32, 33 1 hours

Control of Microorganisms in the Environment and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 8, 34 3 hours

Clinical Microbiology and Immunology 35 2 hours

Microbiology of the food
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology 40, 41, 42
1 hours

FINAL EXAM 50%
Total 45 hours



TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS:

Tool Purpose ILOs
Lectures (PBL) To explain the theoretical knowledge for each topic a.1, a.2, a.3, a.4, a.5, a.6, a.7, a.8, a.9
Small group discussion sessions and seminars To answer the questions of the students and evaluate their knowledge d. 4, d.5, d.6
Micro project (e.i. Review article) To teach the students how to examine the references and periodicals d.1, d.2, a.4, a.5, a.6
Laboratory To explain the practical knowledge for each topic b.1, b.2, b.3, c.1, c.2, c.3, c.4, d.3

TEACHING RESOURCES:
White board
One lecture hall in the department.
Overhead projector
Computer
COURSE POLICIES
Class attendance (Participation)
Student must attend at least 75% of lecture
Moodle participation
Case presentation

GRADING:

Tool % Assessment Method ILOs
Theory:
First & Second Exams

50

Objective questions, essays, case analysis a.1-9, b.1-3

Final Exam 50

Totoal 100