Faculty Syllabus

BIOL-2420 Microbiology for the Allied Health Sciences

Kris Spaeth


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

BIOL-2420-019 (34722)
LEC RRC ONL DIL

LAB W 6:00pm - 8:50pm RRC RRC3 3320.00

Course Requirements

One of the following, with minimum grade of C (or equivalent with lab): BIOL 2404 (Into to A&P), BIOL 2401 (A&P I), BIOL 2304/BIOL 2101 (Human Anatomy), or BIOL 1406 (Cellular and Molecular Biology).

Readings

  1. Required: Microbiology with Diseases by Body System - Modified Mastering Access, Fifth Edition by Robert W. Bauman. ISBN: 8220144725467

       2: Recommended: Benson’s Microbiological Applications Lab Manual, H. Smith & A. Brown (2025).

Course Subjects

This course provides a survey of microorganisms, their environments, and their interactions with multicellular organisms, especially humans, and it concentrates on the microbes that are pathogenic to humans. The goal of Introduction to Microbiology is to adequately prepare students for the health science programs at ACC.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

  • Explain microbiological processes in detail and on an appropriate level, including cell theory, metabolism, genetics, control, and interactions between humans and microbes, including the disease process and defense/immune responses
  • Correctly perform microbiologic lab skills such as use of a Bunsen burner, use of the microscope, aseptic technique, streaking for isolation, establishing pure cultures, and isolation and determination of unknowns using differential stains and differential/selective media
  • Display a habit of safe lab practices including aseptic technique and disposal of biohazard waste

Office Hours

T 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Highland Building 1000, Room 2401.03

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M 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Highland Building 1000, Room 2401.03

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W 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Round Rock Building 3000, Room 3341.00

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Office Hours

T 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Highland Building 1000, Room 2401.03

NOTE

M 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Highland Building 1000, Room 2401.03

NOTE

W 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Round Rock Building 3000, Room 3341.00

NOTE

Published: 01/11/2026 23:28:51