BIO 214: Microbiology

Marian University

Credit: 4 semester hours

Course Description

A study of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms; their morphology, development, and function; techniques of isolation, cultivation, and identification; with emphasis on structure, metabolism, role in disease, and immune responses to infection.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrateknowledge of the historical development of microbiology.
  1. Demonstrate facility with the techniques necessary to safely handle specimensfor microbiological analysis.
  1. Clearly explain the appropriate techniques for disinfection, pasteurization and/or sterilization ofequipment, food, and other potentially contaminated materials.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles underlying isolation and identification of potentiallypathogenic microorganisms.
  1. Clearly identify the association between microorganisms, the disease process, and portals of entry and exit of disease organisms.
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of normal microbiota to human health, and the circumstances that permit normal microbiota to cause diseases.
  1. Describe the components and functions of the immune system, the role it plays in protecting the host, and methods that organisms use to evade or defeat the immune system.
  1. Demonstrate the ability to control microorganisms in the environment.
  1. Summarize the importance of and methods used for effective microbial control in hospitals, restaurants, medical offices, and other public areas.
  1. Elucidate the magnitude of the global impact of microbes on human sickness, suffering and loss, and the factors that hamper effective global public health efforts.

Teaching Strategies:Audios, discussion, assigned readings, web-based activities, assignments.

Evaluation Method:

3 / Lecture Exams / 300 Points
14 / LabAssignments / 140 Points
18 / Lecture Assignments / 180 Points
15 / Discussion Forum Questions / 150 Points
1 / Comprehensive Final Exam / 100 Points
Total / 870

Laboratory: ThisMicrobiology course includes a laboratory component which you must complete by using theMBK-V LabPaq. After you are certain you intend to complete the course, order your LabPaq directly online at to the MAP website at

for ordering instructions.

LabPaqs are shipped from Denver, CO within one business day and delivered to most US locations within5 business days.

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