c r ob io l o g y

Sci 123 – Mi
& Pa r a sit o l og y
2nd Sem.
AY 2021-2022
Orientation
 MICROBIOLOGY & PARASITOLOGY
• Course Code : Sci 123
• Course Title : Microbiology & Parasitology
• Course Credit: 4 units
• Class Hours : MWF
(1 Hour Session every Wednesday AM/PM)
• Instructor/Prof: Mrs. Marjorie C. Dantis
 Flexible Learning Approach
• Remote Learning is complemented with the use of internet, laptop, &
gadgets to enhance the learning of Microbiology & Parasitology

• Asynchronous Learning Method

• (Powerpoint Presentations, Modules, Assignments,
Home-based Laboratory Activities)

• Flexible Time Arrangement

• Wed
• 8:00-9:00AM (Sci123) – BSE Sci III-1
• 10:00-11:00AM (Sci123) – BSE Sci III-2
• 2:00-3:00PM (Sci123) – BSE Sci III-3
 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Term Exams (Midterm & Final Exam)

• Online Quizzes
• Class Participation / Recitation
• Home-based Assignments & Laboratory Activities
• Attendance
• Modules
 GRADING SYSTEM

FINAL GRADE Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade / 2

50% of Mid-Term Grade Midterm Exam – 40%

Attendance/Recitation/Quizzes – 30%

Home-based Requirements (Modules) – 30%

50% of Final-Term Grade Final Exam – 40%

Attendance/Recitation/Quizzes – 30%

Home-based Requirements (Modules) – 30%

 CLASS POLICIES
• Wear a decent casual dress (or school uniform) during web
conference

• Strictly no video recording of online sessions without

instructor’s permission (RA 10173, or the Data Privacy Act)

• No foul words during online discussions

• Observe punctuality
• Private conversations during web conferencing are not allowed
• Respect shall be observed for the teacher and the students
• Cheating and plagiarism are not tolerated
• On-time submission of requirements
 Modules for Microbiology &
Parasitology
• Module 1 – Introduction to Microbiology
• Module 2 – Viewing the Microbial World
• Module 3 – Cell Structure and Taxonomy
• Module 4 – Microbial Diversity: Acellular and Procaryotic
Microbes

• Module 5 – Microbial Diversity: Eucaryotic Microbes

• Module 6 – Microbial Physiology
 Modules for Microbiology &
Parasitology

• Module 7 – Controlling the Growth of Microbes In Vitro

• Module 8 – Inhibiting the Growth of Pathogens In Vivo
Using Antimicrobial Agents

• Module 9 – Epidemiology and Public Health

• Module 10 – Microbiology Within Healthcare Facilities
• Module 11 – Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
• Module 12 – Parasitic Infections of Humans
 LABORATORY EXERCISES
• Microscopy
• Sterilization and Aseptic Techniques
• Microorganisms in the Environment
• Microscopic Examination of Living Microorganisms
• Simple Staining
• Gram Staining
• Microscopic Examination of Parasites
 REFERENCES
Engelkirk, P.G. and Engelkirk, J.D. (2015). Burton’s
Microbiology for the Health Sciences. 10th ed. Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins.
 
Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R. and Case, C.L. (2018).
Microbiology: An Introduction. 13th ed. Pearson Education
South Asia Pte. Ltd.