Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SOPH-0075
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
SCIE1046
Organization:
SOPHIA Learning, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
The course is self-paced; learners may use as much or as little time as they need to complete the course.
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory
Description

Objective:

The course objective is for learners to apply the scientific method, explore phenomena, and exercise critical thinking skills using virtual lab simulations from Labster. This lab course reinforces topics from the Microbiology lecture course, such as bacterial cell structure and function, microscopy, microbe genetic and biochemical characteristics, and disease pathogenicity. To meet the lab requirement, students write lab reports and answer formative quiz questions.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the steps to getting started with science labs, including accessing Labster simulations, technical requirements, and where to get help.
  • Summarize the importance and main categories of microorganisms, and the techniques for visualizing them.
  • Correlate genetic and biochemical characteristics of microbes with methods of identification and manipulation.
  • Associate microbial growth with environmental conditions and control methods.
  • Relate pathogens to disease, immune response, and laboratory analysis.
  • Categorize microorganisms and acellular agents based on their distinctive characteristics.

General Topics:

  • The Scientific Method and the Nature of Scientific Inquiry
  • Microscopy
  • Lab Reporting
  • Lab Safety
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Bacterial Cell Structures
  • Microscopy
  • Bacterial Isolation
  • Gram Staining
  • Identification of Unknown Bacteria
  • Eutrophication
  • Bacterial Growth Curves
  • Control of Microbial Growth
  • Pasteurization and Sterilization
  • Biosafety
  • Genetic Transfer in Bacteria
  • ELISA
  • Western Blot Transfer
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
Supplemental Materials
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