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FACULTY OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Code SCI 14
Course Title Microbiology and Parasitology
Course Unit(s) 5 (3 units lecture and 2 units laboratory)
Instructor Dr. Amalia F. Pioquid
Consultation
Time 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. Fridays
Course The three-unit lecture course deals with the study of anatomy, physiology
Description and genetics of microorganisms, in particular, those of typical and atypical
bacteria, viruses, viroids, and prions, protozoan, fungi, and helminths along
with their pathogenicity, source and mode of transmission. This covers also
the principles that underlie infection, disease control and prevention, as well
as immunity. The impact of microorganisms on human health and
environment, as well as their applications in industry are also given
emphasis.

The laboratory course gives emphasis on activities that demonstrates major

concepts of microbiology and parasitology. This course is designed to
develop laboratory skills, including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining
methods, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms.

Course 1. utilize the latest developments in the study of microbiology and parasitology in the
Outcomes socio-cultural, historical and psychological contexts to develop learners' skills in
discovery learning, problem learning, and critical thinking;
2. effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and in
writing;
3. act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility to
the community in recognition to the principles learned in the field of
microbiology and parasitology;
4. communicate effectively terms and principles learned in the field of
microbiology and parasitology in various communication contexts;
5. perform professional skills based on foundational and specialized
knowledge learned in the field of microbiology and parasitology;
6. perform effectively and efficiently in the shifting setting of the 21st
century;
7. produced a virus prototype;
8. created a model of a new strain of bacteria;
9. created scientific investigation on eukaryotic microbes;
10. designed a synthesized presentation on pathogenesis;
11. produced infographics in presenting mode of transmission;
12. assessed local major infectious diseases;
13. produced a video in promoting disease control and prevention; and
14. applied scientific skills in producing product of microbial biotechnology.
Course PRELIM PERIOD
Content
1. Introduction to Microbiology
1.1. Early History
1.2. Organisms that Make up the Microbial Community
1.3. Division of Microbiology/ Careers in Microbiology
1.4. Significance of Microbiology

2. Microscopy
2.1. Units of Measurement
2.2. Types of Microscope
2.3. Microscopy
2.4. Staining Methods
2.5. Significance of Staining

3. Microbial Diversity
3.1. Acellular Microbes/ The Viruses
3.2. Prokaryotic Microbes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea
3.3. Eukaryotic Microbes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths

MIDTERM PERIOD

4. Microbial Physiology and Genetics

4.1. Microbial Physiology
4.2. Metabolic Enzymes
4.3. Microbial Metabolism
4.4. Bacterial Genetics
4.5. Genetic Engineering
4.6. Gene Therapy

5. Controlling Microbial Growth in Vitro

5.1. Definition of Microbial Growth
5.2. Description of Microbial Colonies
5.3. Factors that Affect Microbial Growth
5.4. Bacterial Growth Curve
5.5. Preparation of Culture Media
5.6. Encouraging the Growth of Microbes in Vitro
5.6.1. Inoculation of Culture Media
5.6.2. Incubation
5.6.3. Bacterial Population Counts
5.6.4. Obtaining Pure Cultures
5.7. Inhibiting the Growth of Microorganisms in Vitro
5.7.1. Physical and Chemical Method
5.7.2. Controversies to the Use of Antimicrobial Agents

Performance PBL Approach in Culturing Microbes

Task
Course PRE-FINAL PERIOD
Content
6. Controlling Microbial Growth in Vivo Using Antimicrobial Agents
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Characteristics of an Antimicrobial Agent
 6.3. How Antimicrobial Agents Work
6.4. Antibacterial Agents
6.5. Antifungal Agents
6.6. Antiprotozoal Agents
6.7. Antiviral Agents
6.8. Drug Resistance
6.9. Some Strategies in the War Against Drug Resistance
6.10.Empiric Therapy
6.11.Undesirable Effects of Antimicrobial Agents
6.12.Surgical and Medical Asepsis
6.13.Antimicrobial Agents in Therapy

7. Microbial Ecology
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Symbiotic Relationships Involving Microorganisms
7.3. Indigenous Microbiota of Humans
7.4. Beneficial and Harmful Roles of Indigenous Microflora
7.5. Microbial Communities (Biofilms)
7.6. Microbial Biotechnology

8. Principles of Disease and Epidemiology

8.1. Epidemiology, Pathology, Infection, and Disease
8.2. The Etiology of Infectious Diseases
8.3. Classifying Infectious Diseases
8.4. Patterns of Diseases
8.5. Chain of Infection
8.6. Reservoirs of Infection
8.7. Modes of Transmission
8.8. Emerging Infectious Diseases
8.9. Pathogenicity of Microbes
8.10.Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity
8.11.Nonspecific Defenses of the Host
8.12.Specific Defenses of the Host
8.13.Practical Applications of Immunology
8.14.Disorders Associated with the Immune System
8.15.Antimicrobial Drugs

FINAL PERIOD

9. Major Infectious Diseases of Humans

9.1. Overview of Infectious Diseases
9.2. Viral Infections
9.3. Bacterial Infections
9.4. Fungal Infections
9.5. Parasitic Infections

10. Microbial Disease of the Different Organ System

10.1.Skin, ears, and eyes
10.2.Respiratory System
10.3.Oral Region
10.4.Gastrointestinal Tract
10.5.Genitourinary System
10.6.Circulatory System
10.7.Central Nervous System
Performance PrBL Approach on Infectious Diseases
Task
References 1. Antimicrobial agent. Retrieved from
https://www.britannica.com/science/antimicrobial-agent on January 2021.
2. Bacterial Pathogenesis: How Bacteria Cause Damage. (Dec. 7, 2019). Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/qZCanCxo0tI on January 2021.
3. Brind’Amour, K. (April 16, 2016). All about common skin disorders. Retrieved from
http://www.healthline.com. on January 2021.
4. Bruslind, L. (Jan. 4, 2021). Introduction to viruses. Retrieved from
https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Book%3A_Microbiology_(Bruslind
)/08%3A_Introduction_to_Viruses on January 2021.
5. COVID 19 Animation: What happens if you got coronavirus. (March 28, 2020).
Retrieved from https://youtu.be/5DGwOJXSxqg on January 2021.
6. Eukaryotic microbe examples. (Jan. 24, 2021). Retrieved from
https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Manchester_Community_College_(MCC)/Remix_of
_Openstax%3AMicrobiology_by_Parker%2C_Schneegurt%2C_et_al/05%3A_The_E
ukaryotes_of_Microbiology/5.02%3A_Eukaryotic_Microbe_Examples on January,
2021.
7. “HIV”. https://www.avert.org/about-hiv-aids/what-hiv-aids accessed July 16, 2017.
8. How Bacteria Rule Over Your Body – The Microbiome. (Oct. 5, 2017). Retrieved
from https://youtu.be/VzPD009qTN4 on January 2021.
9. “Microbial Metabolism”. http://spot.pcc.edu/~jvolpe/b/bi234/lec/3_metabolism/
accessed August 2016.
10. Principles of epidemiology in public health practice, 3rd ed. Retrieved from
https://www.cdc.gov/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section1.html on January 2021.
11. Ullah, H. & Ali, S. (May 31, 2017). Classification of antimicrobial agents and their
functions. Retrieved from https://www.intechopen.com/books/antibacterial-
agents/classification-of-anti-bacterial-agents-and-their-functions on January 2021.
12. “Viruses”. http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/virus-
human4.htm accessed July 2016.

Basis of LECTURE: LABORATORY:

Grading 1. Quizzes (10%) 1. Laboratory Reports – 50%
2. Activities (20%) 2. Performance Task – 50%
3. Written Test (20%) ====
4. Task Performance (50%) Total: 100%
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Total: 100%

GRADE COMPUTATION: (Lecture x 3 units + Laboratory x 2 units)/ 5

Cumulative: 30% Midterm Grade

70% Final grade

Other LP
Requirements