Course Title: Fundamentals of Microbiology
Course Code: 3106214
Program: Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
Department: Public Health
College: College of Applied Medical Sciences
Institution: King Faisal University
Table of Contents
A. Course Identification....................................................................................................3
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)...............................................................................3
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes...............................................................3
1. Course Description.................................................................................................................3
2. Course Main Objective............................................................................................................3
3. Course Learning Outcomes.....................................................................................................3
C. Course Content.............................................................................................................4
D. Teaching and Assessment.............................................................................................4
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and Assessment
Methods.......................................................................................................................................4
2. Assessment Tasks for Students................................................................................................4
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support...............................................................5
F. Learning Resources and Facilities...............................................................................5
1.Learning Resources..................................................................................................................5
2. Facilities Required...................................................................................................................5
G. Course Quality Evaluation..........................................................................................5
H. Specification Approval Data........................................................................................6
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A. Course Identification
1. Credit hours: 3
2. Course type
a. University College Department / Others
b. Required / Elective
3. Level/year at which this course is offered: Level 4
4. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): General Science I - 3106114
5. Co-requisites for this course (if any):
6. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply)
No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage
1 Traditional classroom
2 Blended
3 E-learning 45 % 100
4 Distance learning
5 Other
7. Contact Hours (based on academic semester)
No Activity Contact Hours
1 Lecture 45
2 Laboratory/Studio
3 Tutorial
4 Others (specify)
Total 45
B. Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
1. Course Description: The course consists of fundamentals of Microbiology, principles of
immunology and understanding research developments in these fields.
2. Course Main Objective: Understand the role of microorganisms in diseases, environment
and industry. Study important human pathogens and parasites, and body’s defense mechanism
against them.
3. Course Learning Outcomes
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
1 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Explain the major concepts and historical developments in 1.1
microbiology
1.2 Have basic knowledge of the structure, growth, transmission, mode of 1.1
spread, prevention and control of microorganisms.
1.3 Know the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and basic concepts of 1.1
immunology, normal & abnormal immune response and vaccination.
2 Skills:
3
Aligned
CLOs
PLOs
2.1 Analyze a health and wellness plan for infection control and disease 2.3
spread.
2.2 Use of aseptic techniques, antimicrobial agents, disinfection & 2.3
sterilization procedures.
3 Values:
3.1 Critical analysis of research & progress in the field of microbiology 3.1
3.2 Adhere to ethical standards and moral principles in microbiological 3.1
research
C. Course Content
Contact
No List of Topics
Hours
1 History and development in Microbiology 3
Good management in Microbiology and basic principles of infection
2 control - Aseptic techniques, sterilization, disinfection, degermation, 3
sanitization, asepsis, chemotherapeutics, nosocomial infection
Prokaryotic cell-Bacteria, its structure, function, industrial applications and
3 3
human diseases. Concept of genetic material-DNA/RNA
Concept of acellular: Virus, its growth & life cycle, human diseases-
4 3
including AIDS, MERS, EBOLA
5 Fungi- structure, industrial applications, fungal diseases 3
6 Parasitology – Human parasites 3
7 Infections of the central nervous system 3
8 Infections of bones, skin and soft tissues 3
9 Respiratory and Intestinal infections 3
Urinary tract infections/ Diseases affecting Reproductive system (STD’s)
10 3
Sexually Transmitted Disease
11 Antigens, antibodies and complement. Antigen/antibody interaction 3
12 Immunity, prophylaxis and immunodeficiency, Vaccine 3
13 Autoimmune disease 3
Applied microbiology- Environmental and Food microbiology, sewage
14 3
treatment, oil spills, hormone production- Humulin, antibiotic production
15 Advances in Microbiological research 3
Total 45
D. Teaching and Assessment
1. Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Teaching Strategies and
Assessment Methods
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
Explain the major concepts and Lecture Written examination
1.1 historical developments in Discussion
microbiology Audio-visuals
1.2 Have basic knowledge of the Lecture Written Examination
structure, growth, transmission, mode Discussion
of spread, prevention and control of Audio-visuals
4
Code Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods
microorganisms.
Know the pathogenesis of infectious Lecture Written Examination
diseases and basic concepts of Audio-visuals
1.3 Discussion
immunology, normal & abnormal
immune response and vaccination.
2.0 Skills
Analyze a health and wellness plan Lecture Written Examination
2.1 for infection control and disease Discussion
spread. Audio-visuals
Use of aseptic techniques, PowerPoint Written Examination
antimicrobial agents, disinfection & presentation
2.2 Discussion
sterilization procedures.
Audio-visuals
3.0 Values
Critical analysis of research & Research article critique Written Examination
3.1 progress in the field of microbiology Discussion Assignment
Lecture
Adhere to ethical standards and moral PowerPoint Assignment
principles in microbiological research presentation Written Examination
3.2 Discussion
Audio-visuals
2. Assessment Tasks for Students
Week Percentage of Total
# *Assessment task Assessment Score
Due
1 Quiz #1 (Written test) 4th 5%
2 Midterm Examination (Written test) 8th 25%
3 Assignment- (Group Project/Research article critique) 10th 10%
4 Quiz #2 (Written test) 12th 5%
5 Discussion Board Ongoing 5%
6 Final Examination (Written test) 16th 50%
*Assessment task (i.e., written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.)
E. Student Academic Counseling and Support
Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice :
Students in need of academic consultation may avail of it during office hours. Students are
required to give reasonable notice prior to the consultation.
Two office hours to each faculty
Two academic guidance hours for each faculty.
F. Learning Resources and Facilities
1.Learning Resources
Tortora, Funke, Case, (2012). Microbiology: An Introduction.
Eleventh Edition. Pearson Publishing ISBN: 9781292026305
Required Textbooks
Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences, Lippincott Williams
& Wilkins, Edition Tenth, North American Edition
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Essential References Journal of Bacteriology, Journal of Molecular Biology
Materials
Electronic Materials Blackboard, Saudi Digital Library, Video tutorials
Other Learning
Materials
2. Facilities Required
Item Resources
Accommodation
Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration (
).rooms/labs, etc
Technology Resources Computers with Internet connection, Blackboard access
AV, data show, Smart Board, software, (
).etc
for students
Other Resources
Specify, e.g. if specific laboratory (
equipment is required, list requirements or
)attach a list
G. Course Quality Evaluation
Evaluation
Evaluators Evaluation Methods
Areas/Issues
Course Objectives, Content Course Review
Curriculum Committee
and Learning Outcomes Course Report
Classroom Observation
Faculty
Effectiveness of teaching Course Evaluation Survey
Students
Achievement of course Moderation
Course Faculty
learning outcomes
Assessment Course faculty Verification
Learning Resources and Students Course Evaluation Survey
Facilities Faculty Course Report
Student Academic
Students Course Evaluation Survey
Counseling and Support
Course Report Review
Course Quality Management Program Coordinator
Evaluation areas (e.g., Effectiveness of teaching and assessment, Extent of achievement of course learning
outcomes, Quality of learning resources, etc.)
Evaluators (Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify)
Assessment Methods (Direct, Indirect)
H. Specification Approval Data
Council / Committee
Reference No.
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