APPROVED
COURSE OUTLINE
MCB 2010L MICROBIOLOGY
LABORATORY ___1__
Prefix Number Course
Title Cr.Hrs.
A. Course
Description:
Corequisite: MCB 2010.
This laboratory will consist of experiments that teach bacterial
techniques, characteristics of morphology, growth responses, metabolic
activity, and distribution in selected environments. 45 contact hours.
B. Major
Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will develop the skills and
techniques of microbiology that provide an understanding of microorganisms and
methods of identification.
2
The student will accurately perform and
interpret scientific tests to gain confidence and skill in problem solving
techniques.
C. Course
Objectives Stated in Performance Terms:
1. The student will develop the skills and
techniques of microbiology that provide an understanding of microorganisms and
methods of identification by:
a. demonstrating
proper aseptic techniques.
b. using appropriate
microbiological media and test systems.
c. using standard
microbiology laboratory equipment correctly.
d. accurately
recording and interpreting laboratory data.
e. demonstrating and
explaining safe laboratory practices for handling biohazardous materials.
f. identifying microorganisms by growth habits, nutritional requirements, staining reactions, and biochemical reaction.
g. evaluating
different anti-microbial agents as control mechanisms of microorganisms.
2. The student will accurately perform and
interpret scientific tests to gain confidence and skill in problem solving
techniques by:
a. formulating clear, answerable questions, developing testable hypotheses, predicting expected results, and following experimental protocols.
b. collecting and organizing data in a systematic fashion, assessing the validity of the data, and drawing appropriate conclusions based on the results.
c. working
effectively in groups or teams so that the task, results, and analysis are
shared.
d. effectively
managing time and tasks allowing concurrent and/or overlapping tasks to be done
simultaneously, by individuals and within a group.
e. integrating
knowledge and making informed judgments about microbiology in everyday life.
D. Criteria
Performance Standard:
Upon
successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70%
accuracy, demonstrate mastery of the above stated objectives through laboratory
measurements developed by individual course instructors.
Revised
8/84
DBT
Effective
Session 19891
3
YR C&I Review 1993-94
3YR C&I Review
98-99
C&I