SYLLABUS
SCI/250 Microbiology
Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course explores the basic principles of microbiology. Case scenarios and classroom discussions will allow the student to apply the framework and concepts of microbiology within the work place.
Course Dates
Jun 10, 2014 – Jul 28, 2014
Faculty Information
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website):
•Academic Policies
•Instructor Policies
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Program Information
•Student Program Handbooks and Forms
•AACN Essentials
•QSEN Competencies
Get Ready for Class
• Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course.
Instructions
Black, J. G. (2008). Microbiology: Principles and explorations (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Course Materials
All electronic materials are available on your student website.
Week1 Jun, 10 – Jun, 16
The History and Future of Microbiology The Study of Bacteria Introducing Staining and Culture Introducing Taxonomy
Tasks
•Download the new and improved Phoenix Mobile app.
•All assignments must be submitted to WritePoint and Plagiarism Checker. Students are expected to integrate all appropriate feedback into the final assignment before posting.
Objectives/Competencies
1.1Define the scope of microbiology.
1.2Explain factors that influence bacterial growth.
1.3Identify the techniques and principles of staining.
1.4Classify bacteria according to taxonomic criteria.
Required Learning Activities
• Week One Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week One Read Me First.
Support Material
Week One Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 1
•Microbiology, Ch. 3
•Microbiology, Ch. 6
•Microbiology, Ch. 9
•Week 1 Learning Team Activity Team Charter
Instructions
Hi Teams,
Please select and post your choice for your Epidemiology Presentation in your week 1 Team forum.
Thanks
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week One Participation
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Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM
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Participate in class discussion.
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Cell Division Template
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Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Appendix A
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Examine cell division in bacteria to determine how it relates to growth.
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Complete Appendix A located on the student website to explain the
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following in your own words:
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• The phases of growth in a bacterial culture
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• Methods used to measure bacterial growth
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• Physical and nutritional factors affecting bacterial growth
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• The processes of sporulation
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• The function of bacterial endospores
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SupportingMaterial:Appendix A – Cell Division Template
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Staining Lab and Quiz
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Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM
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Review Ch. 3 of Microbiology.
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Review “Staining Bacteria: The Gram Stain” simulation
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(http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/black/0471420840/animati
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ons/ch03/ch3Staining_Bacteria/index.html).
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This simulation is also found on the student website.
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Complete the open book quiz. The quiz will be provided by your
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instructor.
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SupportingMaterial:Staining Bacteria: The Gram Stain
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SimulationMicrobiology, Ch. 3
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Identifying Bacteria
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Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM
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Review Figure 6.25 and Table 9.5 of Microbiology.
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Access the “Identifying Bacteria” multimedia scenario
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(http://www.microbelibrary.org/microbelibrary/files/ccImages/Articleimag
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es/shoeb/api20.html) to gain an understanding of the processes
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involved with identifying and classifying bacteria.
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Complete Appendix B located on the student website to classify
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bacteria and identify a strain of bacteria responsible for a simulated
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food poisoning outbreak.
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SupportingMaterial:Appendix B – Identifying BacteriaMicrobiology, Ch.
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6Microbiology, Ch. 9
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Team Charter
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Jun 16, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Team Leader should post Team Charter to Assignment
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Thread
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Week2 Jun, 17 – Jun, 23
Microorganisms and Parasitology Microbes and Disease Processes Epidemiology
and Nosocomial Infections
Objectives/Competencies
2.1Discuss characteristics of parasites, fungi, helmiths, and arthropods.
2.2Explain host–microbe relationships.
2.3Analyze different diseases and their relationship to human life.
2.4Describe the disease process and its impact on humans.
2.5Describe the scope of epidemiology.
2.6Define the epidemiology of nosocomial infections.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Two Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Two Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Two Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 11
•Microbiology, Ch. 14
•Microbiology, Ch. 15
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Two Participation
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Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM
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Participate in class discussion.
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Parasitology Matrix
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Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Appendix C
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Complete Appendix C located on the student website to differentiate
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among parasites, fungi, helminths, and arthropods.
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SupportingMaterial:Appendix C – Parasitology Matrix
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Epidemiology Presentation
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Jun 23, 2014 11:59 PM
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Define epidemiology, in your assigned Learning Team, explaining its
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purpose and methods of study.
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Select an emergent disease to research.
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Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that
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includes the following details within speaker’s notes:
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• An explanation of the purpose and methods of study for
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epidemiology
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• A thorough description of the selected infectious agent
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• Incubation period
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• Signs and symptoms
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• Related diagnostic tests
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• Precautions that should be taken against the
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• A summary slide
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Week3
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Jun, 24 – Jun, 30
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Viruses and Their Relationship to the Human Body Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Objectives/Competencies
3.1Identify characteristics of viruses.
3.2Describe the classification of viruses.
3.3Discuss viral replication in microbiology.
3.4Describe virus-like agents.
3.5Identify the relationship between viruses and cancer.
3.6Define antimicrobial chemotherapies and their impact on humans.
3.7Describe general properties of antimicrobial agents in relation to the human body.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Three Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Three Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Three Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 10
•Microbiology, Ch. 13
•Microbial Resistance Debate
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Three Participation
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Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM
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Virus Matrix
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Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Appendix D
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Watch the “Viruses” animation
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(http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/black/0471420840/animati
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ons/ch10/ch10_Viruses/index.html). This animation is also located on
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the student website.
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Describe the characteristics of viruses by filling out the matrix in
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Appendix D located on the student website.
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Learning
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Team Summary-Microbial Resistance Debate
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Jun 30, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Submit Team summary on the discussion of microbial
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resistance.
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Week4
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Jul, 01 – Jul, 07
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Innate and Adaptive Host Defenses Basic Principles of Immunology
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Objectives/Competencies
4.1Identify nonspecific and specific host defenses.
4.2Define types of immunity.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Four Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Four Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Four Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 16
•Microbiology, Ch. 17
•Microbiology, Ch. 18
•Learning Team Activity-Allergens- the Good and the Bad!
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Four Participation
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Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM
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Participate in class discussion.
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Innate Defenses Matrix
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Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Appendix E
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Complete the matrix in Appendix E located on the student website to
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contrast types of innate host defenses. Be sure to include specific
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information about how each can affect the human body.
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SupportingMaterial: Appendix E – Innate Defenses Matrix
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Immunity Activity
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Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:
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Resource: Appendix F
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Using the template in Appendix F, located on the student website,
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define the following in your own words:
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• The difference between adaptive and innate immunity
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• The difference between cellular and humoral immunity
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• The factors that stimulate an immune response
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• The difference between active and passive immunizations
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SupportingMaterial:Appendix F – Immunity Activity
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Learning
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Learning Team-Allergens-The Good and the Bad
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Jul 07, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Summary Team summary on the discussion and response
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to “Allergens.
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Week5 Jul, 08 – Jul, 14
Skin and Eye Diseases, Wounds, and Bites Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases
Objectives/Competencies
5.1Identify diseases related to the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.
5.2Identify diseases related to wounds and bites.
5.3Describe components of a healthy urogenital system.
5.4Distinguish between sexually and non-sexually transmitted microbial urogenital diseases.
5.5Discuss components of a healthy digestive system.
5.6Identify major microbial diseases that impact the gastrointestinal system.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Five Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Five Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Five Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 19
•Microbiology, Ch. 20
•Microbiology, Ch. 22
•Learning Team Activity-Smallpox-To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate?
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Five Participation
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Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM
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Participate in class discussion.
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Integumentary System Lab and Quiz
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Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Integumentary System Lab
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Complete the Integumentary System Lab located on the student
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Complete the open book quiz about diseases of the integumentary
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system. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
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SupportingMaterial:Integumentary System Lab
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STD Informational Pamphlet – Appendix G
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Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resources: An information pamphlet from a doctor’s office and
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Appendix G
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Create a tri-fold pamphlet, such as one you would find at a doctor’s
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office, about a sexually transmitted disease of your choice using the
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template provided in Appendix G located on the student website.
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Address each of the elements in the grading form provided in the
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document titled Appendix G Rubric located on the student website, and
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answer the following questions:
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• Is the disease transmitted exclusively through sexual contact or can
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it be spread nonsexually?
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• What are its symptoms, and how can it can be diagnosed? (Be sure
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to compare a healthy system to one affected by the infection or
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disease.)
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• What epidemiological and clinical impact does the disease or
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infection have?
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• How can the infection or disease be prevented?
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Note. Feel free to modify the template by changing font sizes and colors
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and adding graphics or pictures. If, however, you use graphics or
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pictures, please be sure to cite their sources according to APA
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standards. Formatting help is available at http://office.microsoft.com/en-
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SupportingMaterial:Appendix G – STD Informational PamphletAppendix
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G – Rubric
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Learning Team Activity-Smallpox-To Eradicate or Not to Eradicate
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Jul 14, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Respond to Critical Thinking #3, Chapter 19-Does the team
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agree with the eradication?
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Week6
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Jul, 15 – Jul, 21
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Respiratory System Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases
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Objectives/Competencies
6.1Identify components of a healthy respiratory system.
6.2Identify major microbial diseases of the respiratory system.
6.3Identify components of a healthy cardiovascular system.
6.4Identify major microbial diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Six Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Six Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Six Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 21
•Microbiology, Ch. 23
•Cardiovascular vs Respiratory Microbial Infections–What’s the Connection?
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Six Participation
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Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM
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Respiratory System Lab and Quiz
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Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Respiratory System Lab
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Complete the Respiratory System Lab located on the student website.
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Complete the open-book quiz about the respiratory system and
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associated diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
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SupportingMaterial:Respiratory System Lab
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Cardiovascular System Lab and Quiz
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Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Cardiovascular System Lab
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Complete the Cardiovascular System Lab located on the student
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Complete the open-book quiz about the cardiovascular system and
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associated diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
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SupportingMaterial:Cardiovascular System Lab
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems in Health and Infections
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Jul 21, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Summary of discussion on the interrelatedness of function
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and infections of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
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Week7
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Jul, 22 – Jul, 28
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Nervous System Diseases The Application of Microbiology
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Objectives/Competencies
7.1Identify components of a healthy nervous system.
7.2Identify major microbial diseases of the nervous system.
7.3Apply microbiology to daily living.
Required Learning Activities
• Week Seven Read Me First
Instructions
Read the Week Seven Read Me First.
Support Material
Week Seven Read Me First
•Microbiology, Ch. 24
•Microbiology, Ch. 26
•Learning Team Activity=vCJD vs CJD-Who’s At Risk?
See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week’s concepts.
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Week Seven Participation
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Individual
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Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM
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Participate in class discussion.
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Nervous System Lab and Quiz
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Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM
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Resource: Nervous System Lab
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Complete the Nervous System Lab located on the student website.
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Complete the open-book quiz about the nervous system and associated
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diseases. The quiz will be provided by your instructor.
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SupportingMaterial:Nervous System Lab
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Final Exam
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Individual
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Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM
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Complete the final exam. The final exam will be provided by your
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instructor.
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Learning Team Activity-vCJD vs CJD
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Jul 28, 2014 11:59 PM
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Instructions:Submit Team summary on the discussion on the
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differences between vCJD and CJD
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