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Department : Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Course Number : CLS 311
Course Title : Basic Microbiology
Credit Hours : 3 + 1 = 4
Course Description:
This course provides the students with basic theoretical and practical aspects of various groups of microorganisms to include bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology as well as basic concepts of immunology and epidemiology. It also introduces the basic concepts of disinfectants, antiseptics, preservatives, Ames test, methods of sterilization, aseptic techniques and general microbial control.
 
CLS 311:   Lectures Outline
 
Weeks Subjects 
1 General introduction to Microbiology
  Historical background and Classification of
  Microorganisms
2 Introduction to Viruses:
  Classification, morphology and structure, Replication and 
  Pathogenicity
3 Introduction to Fungi:
  Classification, morphology and structure, Replication and
  Pathogenicity
4 Introduction to Parasites:
  Classification, General Characteristics of parasites and
  Medically important Parasites
5 Introduction to Bacteria:   
  Classification, Morphology and Structures
6 Bacterial Structures
7 Microbial Growth requirements:
  Nutritional requirements, Physical requirements,
  Types of bacteria according to energy production
8 Bacterial Growth:
  Growth curve, Constant and synchronous growth
9 Bacterial Metabolism: Catabolic Pathways and regulation
10 Bacterial Genetics:
  Mutation and mutagenic agents ,&Ames test
  Gene transfer ,PCR ,& genetic engineering
11 Bacterial Genetics continued ….
12 Microbial Control:
  Principles, Disinfectants, antiseptics, and preservatives
  Physical and chemical methods of sterilization Aseptic
  techniques
13 Microbial control continued…
14 Pathogenicity of Infectious Diseases
15 Normal Microbial flora
 
CLS 311:   Laboratory Schedule
 
Weeks Subjects
1 Introduction to Microbiology laboratory techniques and 
  safety rules
2 Introduction to Microscopy
  Types of Microscopes.
3 Examination of Stained Smear and Wet
  Preparation.
4 Microscopic examination of Eucaryotic microoganisms .
5 Staining of Bacterial Cells ( simple staining )
6 Staining of Bacterial Cells ( differential staining )       
7 Preparation and Types of Culture Media
8 Bacterial Culture Techniques
  Colonial Morphology
9 Bacterial Count ( Total & Viable )
10 Factors Affecting Microbial Growth
11 Physical and chemical methods used in microbial   
  control                
12 Revision  
13 FINAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
Assessments:
 
Mid Term Examination: Written 20
Mid Term Examination: Practical 15       
Attendance and Reports: 5
Final Practical Examination: 20
Final Theoretical Examination: 40
References:
  1. Cossart, P., P. Boquet, S. Normark, and R. Rappuolo. Cellular
Microbiology. ASM Press, Washington, DC, 2000.
  2. Kaufmann, S. H. E., A. Sher and R. Ahmed. Immunology of Infectious
Diseases. ASM Press, Washington, DC, 2001.
  3. Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., and J. Parker. Brock Biology of
Microorganisms. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1997
  4. Mims, C., A. Nash, and J. Stephen.Mims' Pathogenesis of Infectious
Disease. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. 2001.
  5.Prescott,L. M., J. P. Harley, and D. A. Klein. Microbiology (3rd edition)
Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque, IA, 1996.
  6. Salyers, A. A. and D. D. Whitt. Bacterial Pathogenesis. A Molecular
Approach. ASM Press, Washington, DC, 1994.
  7. Tortora, G. J., B. R. Funke, and C. L. Case. Microbiology, An
Introduction. (7th edition) Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, 2002.