IndietroPrinciples of Microbiology 2215: Course Schedule and Chapter Overview
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Course Schedule Overview
Introduction
This syllabus outlines the weekly topics, chapters, and exam dates for a college-level Microbiology course. The schedule covers foundational and advanced topics in microbiology, including microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, disease mechanisms, and immunology.
Weekly Topics and Chapters
Week 1-2: Introduction to Microbiology
Chapter 1: The Microbial World and You - Introduction to microbiology, history, and significance of microorganisms.
Chapter 2: Chemical Principles - Basic chemistry concepts relevant to microbial life.
Chapter 3: Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope - Microscopy techniques and their applications in microbiology.
Exam 1: Covers Chapters 1-3. Opens 9/12/25, closes 9/22/25 at 5:00 pm.
Week 5-6: Microbial Metabolism and Growth
Chapter 5: Microbial Metabolism - Metabolic pathways, energy production, and enzymatic reactions in microbes.
Chapter 6: Microbial Growth - Factors affecting microbial growth, growth curves, and measurement techniques.
Chapter 9: Biotechnology and DNA Technology - Genetic engineering, recombinant DNA, and applications in biotechnology.
Exam 2: Covers Chapters 5, 6, 9. Opens 10/17/25, closes 10/27/25 at 5:00 pm.
Week 8-10: Classification and Genetics
Chapter 10: Classification of Microorganisms - Taxonomy, phylogeny, and classification systems for bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.
Chapter 13: Viruses, Viroids, and Prions - Structure, replication, and classification of viruses and related infectious agents.
Chapter 14: Principles of Disease and Epidemiology - Disease transmission, epidemiological methods, and patterns of infection.
Exam 3: Covers Chapters 10, 13, 14. Opens 11/7/25, closes 11/17/25 at 5:00 pm.
Week 11-12: Immunology and Pathogenicity
Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity - How microbes cause disease, virulence factors, and host-pathogen interactions.
Chapter 16: Innate Immunity - Nonspecific defenses of the host, including physical, chemical, and cellular barriers.
Chapter 17: Adaptive Immunity - Specific immune responses, antibody production, and immunological memory.
Chapter 20: Antimicrobial Drugs - Types, mechanisms, and clinical applications of antimicrobial agents.
Exam 4: Covers Chapters 15, 16, 17, 20. Opens 11/21/25, closes 12/1/25 at 5:00 pm.
Week 13-14: Clinical Microbiology
Skin and Eye Infections - Microbial causes, symptoms, and treatments for infections of the skin and eyes.
Sexually Transmitted Infections - Overview of major STIs, causative agents, and public health implications.
Final Exam: Opens 12/10/25, closes 12/12/25 at 5:00 pm.
Exam Schedule Table
Exam | Chapters Covered | Open Date | Close Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Exam 1 | 1, 2, 3 | 9/12/25 | 9/22/25 |
Exam 2 | 5, 6, 9 | 10/17/25 | 10/27/25 |
Exam 3 | 10, 13, 14 | 11/7/25 | 11/17/25 |
Exam 4 | 15, 16, 17, 20 | 11/21/25 | 12/1/25 |
Final Exam | Comprehensive | 12/10/25 | 12/12/25 |
Summary of Key Microbiology Topics
Microbial Structure and Function: Understanding the anatomy and physiology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Microbial Metabolism and Growth: Exploring how microbes obtain energy and reproduce.
Genetics and Biotechnology: Mechanisms of genetic inheritance and modern applications in DNA technology.
Pathogenicity and Immunology: How microbes cause disease and how the host defends itself.
Clinical Microbiology: Real-world applications including diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
