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Course Specifications
PART 1: COURSE INFORMATION
Third Year, First Term
Course Code: MICR 231
Course Title: BACTERIOLOGY
Units (Lec, Lab): 5 UNITS (3 Units Lec, 2 Units Lab)
Hours/week (Lec, Lab): (3 hours/Week for Lecture and 3 hours/week for Lab)

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Medical Technology (MT 1A); Biochemistry (CHEM 600); Physiology Anatomy (PHYANA)

This is a 5-unit course that deals with the study of the morphology, physiology and pathogenesis of bacteria, rickettsiae and other significant atypical bacteria which are of medical
importance and their role in infection and immunity.

Emphasis on the laboratory diagnosis of clinically significant bacteria employing traditional methods such as isolation utilizing different culture media, bacterial identification using
biochemical tests and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Introduction to new technologies such as molecular techniques will also be discussed. Moreover, emphasis is also placed on proper
specimen collection and handling, pathogenesis & preventive and control measures.

Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, the students are expected to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the important concepts of host-microbe relationships
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the taxonomy, biology, colonial and morphologic features, and pathogenesis of medically important bacteria including mycoplasma and
rickettsia
3. Demonstrate competence in the core areas of diagnostic bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy, method of isolation, identification by phenotypic methods, disease and pathology,
antimicrobial susceptibility methods, prevention and control)
4. Demonstrate competency in practical laboratory techniques for proper specimen collection, isolation and phenotypic identification of clinically relevant bacteria present in
biological samples
5. Utilize the knowledge in the application of prevention, control and treatment strategies of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria
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PART 2: Mapping of Course Outcomes with Institutional Outcomes

Institutional Outcomes Program Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) Parasitology CILOs

Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs) When you successfully complete a Bachelor’s degree
When you successfully complete Bacteriology, you will be able to:
S.E.A.L. of As a graduate of the Medical Technology you will be able to:
Core
Thomasian
Values University of Santo Tomas,
Education
I am expected to:

Exhibit leadership and collaboration in the

COMPETENCE, COMMITMENT, COMPASSION

performance of laboratory diagnostic work for efficient

- Manifest leadership abilities to promote advocacies for
life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the
family, the local and global communities, the Church and
the environment.
-exemplify values-driven leadership in the professional
conduct of the communication practice
Servant leader
- Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of
Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in
order to raise their quality of life
- Show respect for the human person, regardless of race,
religion, age, and gender
health care delivery.
Manifest Christian values and moral principles
reflective of Thomasian identity in responsibly
generating innovative knowledge and improve the
quality of health care delivery.
Adhere strictly to ethical work standards in the
performance of laboratory procedures geared towards
service to the society particularly the poor and
marginalized.
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing the different
communication platforms as applied to medical
technology profession in both local and international
context.
Demonstrate an understanding of the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships
Demonstrate competence in the core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy, method of isolation, identification by
phenotypic methods, disease and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods, prevention and control)
Demonstrate competency in practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection, isolation and phenotypic identification
of clinically relevant bacteria present in biological samples
Utilize the knowledge in the application of prevention, control and
treatment strategies of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria
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- Express myself clearly, correctly, and confidently in

various environments, contexts, and technologies of
human interaction

-Embrace individual differences and show respect for the Demonstrate an understanding of the taxonomy, biology, colonial
people I engage with daily and morphologic features, and pathogenesis of medically important
bacteria including mycoplasma and rickettsia
- Work productively with individuals or groups from
Effective diverse cultures and demographics Exhibit leadership and collaboration in the Demonstrate competence in the core areas of diagnostic
communicator and performance of laboratory diagnostic work for efficient bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy, method of isolation, identification by
collaborator -Manifest a high sense of emotional maturity as I work health care delivery. phenotypic methods, disease and pathology, antimicrobial
with individuals and groups susceptibility methods, prevention and control)

- Show profound respect for individual differences and/or

uniqueness as members of God’s creation Utilize the knowledge in the application of prevention, control and
treatment strategies of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria

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- Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making
personal and professional decisions
- Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal
issues
-demonstrate ability to conceptualize, strategize and
Analytical and
execute ideas guided by the principles of critical thinking
creative thinker
-Cultivate the skill and harness available technology to
compliment imagination and innovation towards creative
endeavors
- Express personal and professional insights through an
ethical and evidence-based approach
Demonstrate proficiency in applying Medical
Technology concepts, principles, and functional skills
consistent with both local and global standards to real
world setting.
Exhibit leadership and collaboration in the
performance of laboratory diagnostic work for efficient
health care delivery.
Demonstrate analytical and critical abilities in
identifying and resolving health problems and issues by
applying various research approaches.
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing the different
communication platforms as applied to medical
technology profession in both local and international
context.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concept of
globalization and an ability to apply this in the large
context of international and global medical technology
practice.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships
Demonstrate an understanding of the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and pathogenesis of medically important
bacteria including mycoplasma and rickettsia
Demonstrate competence in the core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy, method of isolation, identification by
phenotypic methods, disease and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods, prevention and control)
Demonstrate competency in practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection, isolation and phenotypic identification
of clinically relevant bacteria present in biological samples
Utilize the knowledge in the application of prevention, control and
treatment strategies of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria

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- Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal
relevance and professional development
- Sustain in the continuing quest for communication
practice excellence by conducting research and catching up
with current technological trends
Lifelong learner - Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous
upgrading of competencies required by the profession or
area of specialization
- Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by
the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith
and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and
challenges
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Demonstrate proficiency in applying Medical
Technology concepts, principles, and functional skills
consistent with both local and global standards to real
world setting.
Demonstrate an understanding of the important concepts of host-
Exhibit leadership and collaboration in the microbe relationships
performance of laboratory diagnostic work for efficient
health care delivery. Demonstrate an understanding of the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and pathogenesis of medically important
bacteria including mycoplasma and rickettsia
Demonstrate analytical and critical abilities in
identifying and resolving health problems and issues by
applying various research approaches. Demonstrate competence in the core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy, method of isolation, identification by
phenotypic methods, disease and pathology, antimicrobial
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing the different
communication platforms as applied to medical susceptibility methods, prevention and control)
technology profession in both local and international
Demonstrate competency in practical laboratory techniques for
context.
proper specimen collection, isolation and phenotypic identification
of clinically relevant bacteria present in biological samples
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concept of
globalization and an ability to apply this in the large
Utilize the knowledge in the application of prevention, control and
context of international and global medical technology
practice. treatment strategies of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria

Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of
the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships (CILO1)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
Utilize the knowledge in the
application of prevention, control
and treatment strategies of
pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)
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PART 3: Teaching and Learning Matrix
Content Teaching-Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
UNIT I: Introduction to Diagnostic LECTURE LECTURE
Bacteriology • Integrated lecture
Lecture: presentation • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
1. Brief History of Microbiology • Gapped lectures • Long Examination (Objective Type)
2. Overview of Taxonomic Classification of Medically • Assigned readings • Take-home activities
Important Bacteria • Case study
3. Bacterial Cell Structure
4. Nutritional Requirements for the growth and isolation
of bacteria
5. Morphologic Characteristics of Bacteria
a. Cocci
b. Bacilli
c. Spirilla
6. Colonial Characteristics of Bacteria
7. Specimen collection, transport, handling, preservation,
processing and disposal
8. Host-Microbe Relationship
a. Normal and Opportunistic Normal Flora
b. Pathogenic Bacteria
c. Mode of Transmission
d. Pathogenic/Virulence Factors
e. Pathophysiology and Symptomatology of
Bacterial Infections
9. Prevention and Control of Infection
10. Antimicrobials and Methods of Antimicrobial
Susceptibility
LAB

Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
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Laboratory: LAB • Summative Exam
1. Laboratory safety and procedure • Pre-lab discussion • Long Exam
2. Specimen collection, transport, handling, • Demonstration of laboratory
preservation, processing and disposal • Lab Manual Worksheets
technique/skill
3. Aseptic Technique • Practical Examination (ie. return demonstration of technique;)
• Use of demonstration slides
4. Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures • Performance Tasks
• Use of simulated specimens
5. Diagnostic techniques used in the identification of • Specimen Unknown
for analysis
bacteria Moving Practical Exam (i.e. microscopic and/or macroscopic
a. Microscopy • Hands-on use of laboratory
apparatus identification of pointed structures with side questions)
b. Smear Preparation
c. Preparation of Culture Media • Small group discussion
d. Proper Inoculation to various culture media
e. Staining Techniques
f. Motility Testing
g. Biochemical Tests
6. Morphologic Classification of Bacteria
7. Colonial Characteristics of Bacteria
8. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
9. Quality Control and Assurance
a. Monitoring of Apparatus
b. Use of Positive and Negative QC
Content Teaching Learning Assessment Tasks
Activities
LECTURE LECTURE
Unit II. Aerobic and Facultative Anaerobic Cocci • Integrated lecture
(Staphylococci, Micrococci, Streptococci, Neisseria, presentation • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
Moraxella and other related organisms) • Gapped lectures • Long Examination (Objective Type)
Lecture: • Assigned readings • Take-home activities
1. General characteristics • Case study
1.1. Morphology
1.2. Pathophysiology and symptomatology
1.3. Mode of transmission
1.4. Specimens used for identification
1.5. Diagnostic techniques for identification
1.6. Prevention and control

Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)
Utilize the knowledge in the
application of prevention, control
and treatment strategies of
pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)
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Laboratory: LAB LECTURE
1. Identification of bacteria using clinical • Pre-lab discussion
specimens, prepared slides and diagnostic techniques • Demonstration of laboratory • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
c. Throat Culture technique/skill • Long Examination (Objective Type)
d. Nasal Culture • Use of demonstration slides • Take-home activities
e. Urine Culture •
• Use of simulated specimens Case study
2. Laboratory safety
for analysis
3. Proper waste disposal
• Hands-on use of laboratory
apparatus
• Small group discussion LAB
Unit III. Mycobacteria • Summative Exam
Lecture: LECTURE
• Long Exam
1. General characteristics • Integrated lecture
presentation • Lab Manual Worksheets
1.1. Morphology
1.2. Pathophysiology and symptomatology • Gapped lectures • Practical Examination (ie. return demonstration of technique;)
1.3. Mode of transmission • Assigned readings • Performance Tasks
1.4. Specimens used for identification • Specimen Unknown
1.5. Diagnostic techniques for identification Moving Practical Exam (i.e. microscopic and/or macroscopic
1.6. Prevention and control LAB identification of pointed structures with side questions)
Laboratory: • Pre-lab discussion
1. Identification of bacteria using clinical • Demonstration of laboratory
specimens, prepared slides and diagnostic techniques technique/skill
a. Direct Sputum Smear Microscopy
• Use of demonstration slides
b. Skin Slit Smear for leprosy
2. Lab Safety • Use of simulated specimens
3. Proper waste disposal for analysis
• Hands-on use of laboratory
apparatus
• Small group discussion

Utilize the knowledge in the
application of prevention, control
and treatment strategies of
pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships (CILO1)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)
Utilize the knowledge in the
application of prevention, control
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UNIT IV: Facultative Anaerobe and Aerobic Bacilli
(Enterobacteriacae, Vibrio and related organisms, Non- LECTURE LECTURE
fermenting bacilli, Branching and Non-branching bacilli; • Integrated lecture
Bacillus) presentation • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
Lecture: • Gapped lectures • Long Examination (Objective Type)
1. General characteristics • Assigned readings • Take-home activities
1.1 Morphology • Case study
1.2 Pathophysiology and symptomatology
1.3 Mode of transmission
1.4 Specimens used for identification
1.5 Diagnostic techniques for identification
1.6 Prevention and control LAB
Laboratory: LAB • Summative Exam
1. Identification of bacteria using clinical • Pre-lab discussion • Long Exam
specimens, prepared slides and diagnostic techniques • Demonstration of laboratory • Lab Manual Worksheets
technique/skill • Practical Examination (ie. return demonstration of technique;)
a. Stool Culture
2. Lab Safety • Use of demonstration slides • Performance Tasks
3. Proper waste disposal • Use of simulated specimens
• Specimen Unknown
for analysis
Moving Practical Exam (i.e. microscopic and/or macroscopic
• Hands-on use of laboratory
identification of pointed structures with side questions)
apparatus
• Small group discussion
UNIT V: Anaerobic Bacteria LECTURE
Lecture: • Integrated lecture
1. General characteristics presentation
1.1 Morphology • Gapped lectures
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pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships (CILO1)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
1.2 Pathophysiology and symptomatology • Assigned readings LECTURE
1.3 Mode of transmission
1.4 Specimens used for identification • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
1.5 Diagnostic techniques for identification • Long Examination (Objective Type)
1.6 Prevention and control • Take-home activities
• Case study
UNIT VI: Spirochetaceae, Rickettsiaeceae, LECTURE
Mycoplasmataceae, Chlamydiaceae • Integrated lecture
and Miscellaneous bacteria presentation
Lecture: • Gapped lectures
1. General characteristics
• Assigned readings
1.1 Morphology
1.2 Pathophysiology and symptomatology
1.3 Mode of transmission
1.4 Specimens used for identification
1.5 Diagnostic techniques for identification
1.6 Prevention and control

Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)

Utilize the knowledge in the

application of prevention, control
and treatment strategies of
pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)

Demonstrate an understanding of
the important concepts of host-
microbe relationships (CILO1)
Demonstrate an understanding of
the taxonomy, biology, colonial
and morphologic features, and
pathogenesis of medically
important bacteria including
mycoplasma and rickettsia
(CILO2)
Demonstrate competence in the
core areas of diagnostic
bacteriology (i.e. taxonomy,
method of isolation, identification
by phenotypic methods, disease
and pathology, antimicrobial
susceptibility methods,
prevention and control) (CILO3)
Demonstrate competency in
practical laboratory techniques for
proper specimen collection,
isolation and phenotypic
identification of clinically relevant
bacteria present in biological
samples (CILO 4)
Utilize the knowledge in the
application of prevention, control
and treatment strategies of
pathogenic and opportunistic
bacteria (CILO5)
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Laboratory:
1. Identification of bacteria using clinical
specimens, prepared slides and diagnostic techniques LAB
• Pre-lab discussion LAB
2. Laboratory safety • Demonstration of laboratory
3. Proper waste disposal technique/skill • Summative Exam
• Use of demonstration slides • Long Exam
• Use of simulated specimens • Lab Manual Worksheets
for analysis
• Practical Examination (ie. return demonstration of technique;)
• Hands-on use of laboratory • Performance Tasks
apparatus
• Specimen Unknown
• Small group discussion
Moving Practical Exam (i.e. microscopic and/or macroscopic
identification of pointed structures with side questions)
LECTURE
UNIT VII: Overview of Applied Bacteriology LECTURE
Lecture: • Integrated lecture • Written Summative Exams (Objective Type)
1. Food bacteriology presentation
• Long Examination (Objective Type)
2. Milk bacteriology • Gapped lectures • Take-home activities
3. Water bacteriology • Assigned readings
4. Environmental bacteriology • Case study
Laboratory: LAB
1. Bacteriological analysis of: • Pre-lab discussion
1.1 Water sample • Demonstration of laboratory
technique/skill
• Use of demonstration slides
• Use of simulated specimens
for analysis
• Hands-on use of laboratory
apparatus
• Small group discussion
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PART 4: Course Resources

Official Textbook Delost M. Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences 2nd ed. USA: Jones
& Bartlett, 2015.
Laboratory Manual Laboratory Manual in Bacteriology for Allied Health Professions (C & E)
Extended Readings Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology by Connie Mahon
Bailey and Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology

Journals ASM Clinical Microbiology Reviews

Web References

CDC: http://www.cdc.gov
WHO Website: http://www.who.int
Other Materials

References:
1. Caroll K., Butel J., & Morse S. Jawetz, Melnik & Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology 27thed. New York: McGraw-Hill, Medical c2015.
2. Lever. A. Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook 4rd ed. USA: ASM, 2016.
3. Jorgensen J. et al Manual of Clinical Microbiology 11th ed. USA: ASM, 2015
4. Mahon C. Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology 6th ed. USA: Elsevier, 2018.
5. Mcpherson, R. and Pincus M. Henry’s Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods 22nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2011.
6. National TB Program Manual of Procedures 5th Edition (Dept of Health) c2014
7. Procop G. et al. Koneman’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology 7th ed. USA: Wolters Kluwer c2016
8. Tille, P. Bailey and Scott’s Diagnostic Microbiology 14th Ed. USA, Elservier c2018

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PART 5: Learner Assessment

Course Requirement

L E C T U R E (50%) LABORATORY (50%)

Summative Exam (Quizzes) 40% Summative Exam (Quizzes)
20%

Other Learning Activities (i.e. Takehome activities, Research) 10% Practical Examinations; Specimen Unknown; Performance Tasks;
40%

Comprehensive Long Examination 50 % Laboratory Work Sheets and Peer Evaluation
10%

TOTAL LECTURE COMPONENT 100% Long Examinations
30%
TOTAL LAB COMPONENT 100 %

GRADING SYSTEM: Three Grading Periods

First Shifting Grade - 30%


Second Shifting Grade - 35%

PASSING SCORE: 70% = 3.00 (PASS)
Third Shifting Grade - 35%
100%


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Part 6: Course Policies
1. ATTENDANCE
CHED & University Requirement:

o On the first day of class, students must present to the assigned faculty member their Registration Forms for verification of enrollment.
Students who fail to present the registration form must present to the faculty concerned as soon as possible. Students who still fail to
present their registration form on the last day of enrollment will not be allowed to attend class.
o Every student is required to attend no less than 80% of the class hours/days required for every course to earn the corresponding
credits.
o To be considered present in lecture or laboratory class, the student must be present throughout the class period.


Translating what is 80% of the total class hours/days ---

L E C T U R E L A B O R A T O R Y

No. of Units Meetings per No. of Absences No. of Units No. of Hours/ Meetings per No. of
Week week Week Absences

3 3 11 2 6 3 11

3 2 7 2 6 2 7

2 2 7 1 3 1 4

o A student who incurs absences in excess of 20% of the required class days shall receive a grade of “FA” and shall not be allowed to take
the final examinations for the course.
o Class attendance should be both regular and punctual.
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o A Student is marked:
§ LATE if he/she arrives 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
§ ABSENT if he/she arrives 30 minutes after the scheduled time
§ Three (3) of tardiness of at least 15 minutes shall be counted as one absence.
o As a matter of policy, a student who is habitually late or absent in class is endorsed to the Career and Counselling Office.
2. Policies on Schedule of Activities and Posting of Announcements
• The faculty concerned will announce in advance the important dates to remember (i.e. schedule of long exams, summative exams, submission of
worksheets and other assignments). The announcement can be disseminated through any of the following means:
i. Verbal during laboratory class
ii. Posting on Eleap Course Site
iii. Written notice on the classroom white board
iv. Through the Class President (through email or text message)
• Weekly activities for Laboratory will be posted on the Bacteriology Lab White Board (FLR Lab2). Any changes or updates to the tentative schedule
will also be disseminated through the Class President or through the Eleap Course Site
• The coverage and table of specifications of the Lecture and Laboratory Long Examinations will be posted at the Parasitology Laboratory at least 2
days prior to the scheduled exam. It will also be disseminated via eleap course site or via email.
• In case of class suspensions or interruptions, the concerned faculty member may schedule a make-up class depending on the agreed time and date
between the class concerned.
3. Policies on Summative Exam (Quizzes), Long Exams, Practical Exams and other Activities
LONG EXAMINATION

o The Coverage of Scheduled Long Examinations for Lecture and Laboratory (1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifting) will be from the first topic discussed
in the 1st grading period (i.e. cover to cover).
§ For Lecture: Topics for the Long Examination are based on the Prescribed Textbook
§ For Laboratory: Topics for the Long examination are based on the Prescribed Textbook, Lab Manual and Discussions
§ The total number of points for the long examination will also be indicated in the table of specifications.
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SUMMATIVE EXAM and Other Learning Activities

o Students are periodically given summative exams as a means of assessment for the topics discussed and as for preparation for the long
examinations. The summative exam can be administered as a written test (i.e. identification, true or false, matching type) or via an LCD
projection of the questions.
o Other Learning Activities are also given to supplement Summative Exams. This includes but not limited to the following:
§ Reading Assignments
§ Research Write-ups
§ Group Presentations
§ Case Analysis by Small Group Discussion
§ Course Inquiry Project

PRACTICAL EXAM and Other Laboratory Activities

o Practical Examinations are given every grading period. This includes but not limited to the following:
§ Moving Practical Exam
• A 40-60 point exam that involves the identification of morphology, colonial characteristics, diagnostic tests, lab
apparatus or reagents used in the course. The exam is administered by stations and the student is given a time limit to
answer the questions in a station.
§ Laboratory Activities
• This includes performance task of lab techniques, return demonstration of lab skills;
• Specimen Unknown (individual, by pair or by group);
• Students are required to indicate the specimen code/number provided by the lab instructor on the result form/lab
report. NO SPECIMEN CODE indicated on the result form/lab report/unknown report = AUTOMATIC ZERO ON THAT
PARTICULAR ACITIVTY
• Erasures/alterations on the lab reports/unknown are not allowed.
o Laboratory Worksheets – are submitted on the last day of the lab class before the major exam

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4. Policies on the Submission of Requirements and Missed Exams
o In case of absence during scheduled summative exam (quiz), or major examinations, a make-up quiz or major exam will be given to the
concerned student provided the student presents a:
§ UST Health Service Validated medical certificate for health related causes; or
§ An excuse letter validated and approved by the Dean’s Office for other causes
NB:
• The schedule of the date and time of the make-up quiz and major exam is upon the discretion of the concerned faculty
member.
• Students who fail to take the make-up quiz on the agreed upon schedule will be given a grade of ZERO.
• In the case of Long Examinations, a student who fails to take the said exam on the agreed schedule will be given an
INCOMPLETE GRADE.
• Students who will miss a Pre-Test will not be given any make-up quiz.
• Late-comers will not be given a special quiz or extended time to finish the quiz.
• In case of missed practical exams due to a justifiable reason, the student is be advised to take it in another section.
• Students who fail to take the practical exam on the agreed schedule will be automatically obtain a grade of ZERO for that
particular practical exam.
o LATE SUBMISSION of Laboratory Sheets or any other assigned activities will NOT BE ACCEPTED and will be given a grade of ZERO.

5. CLASS STANDING, STUDENT ASSESSMENT, ACADEMIC HONESTY and FINAL GRADE
a. On the first meeting, the faculty member will discuss the grading system, course policies and requirements.
b. E-copies of the Course Plan will be uploaded on the Eleap Website or Emailed through the Class President
c. Concerned Faculty members will return the results of quizzes, major exams or other assigned activities within a reasonable time.
d. Students caught cheating during long examinations, practical examinations, quizzes or any other similar assessment will automatically be
given a ZERO MARK for that particular activity. Students who are caught cheating will be also endorsed to the SWDB Coordinator. The same
policy will also be applied to students who allowed to be cheated on (PPS 1017 of the Student Handbook)
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e. Concerns and questions on the results of the tests, assignments and class standing must be directed on the assigned faculty member.
f. Requests for grade/course consultation with students are to be scheduled ahead of time. Parents or guardians who are requesting for a
conference or dialogue should write a letter addressed to the Dean for approval. The conference/dialogue should be done in the presence of
the Department Chair.
g. Request for Manual Checking of Scantron Papers and ZIPGRADE or any similar type used for Major Examinations and Quizzes will not be
granted.
h. Unauthorized Alterations on corrected test papers, activity sheets or any similar material will be dealt accordingly following University Wide
and College wide Policies on Cheating.
i. REQUESTS FOR “SPECIAL PROJECTS”, “REMOVAL EXAM”, OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE GRANTED.
j. The computation for the final grade is based on the course assessment stipulated in this course plan.
k. GRADES POSTED ON THE MYUSTE STUDENT PORTAL ARE FINAL and cannot be altered unless:
i. There is error in encoding of grades; and/or
ii. Error in the computation
6. For other Policies and Guidelines on Attendance, and other University-wide Policies, please refer to PPS 1010 p. 71 of the Student
Handbook

PART 7: Tentative Course Calendar

WEEK CONTENT

2
UNIT I: Introduction to Diagnostic Bacteriology
3

5 1st SHIFTING EXAM

6 Unit II. Aerobic and Facultative Anaerobic Cocci

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7 Unit III Mycobacteria

8 Unit IV Facultative Anaerobe and Aerobic Bacilli (Enterobacteriacae) Vibrio and related organisms, Non-fermenting bacilli, Branching and Non-branching bacilli;
Bacillus)
9

10 2nd SHIFTING EXAM

11 Unit IV Facultative Anaerobe and Aerobic Bacilli (Vibrio and related organisms, Non-fermenting bacilli, Branching and Non-branching bacilli; Bacillus)

12 Unit V Anaerobic Bacteria

13 UNIT VI: Spirochetaceae, Rickettsiaeceae,

Mycoplasmataceae, Chlamydiaceae
14 and Miscellaneous bacteria
UNIT VII: Overview of Applied Bacteriology
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16

17

18 3rd SHIFTING EXAM

Prepared by : Noted by : Reviewed By : Approved By :

Asst. Prof. Carmelita C. Cardona, MSc Ms. Michelle Bartolome-Dalisay MSc Assoc. Prof. Edilberto P. Manahan, PhD Prof. Aleth Therese Dacanay, PhD

Mr. Alvin Rey Flores, MPH, MT(ASCP) Library Coordinator Department Chair Dean

Asst. Prof. Ruby Meim, MSc

Ms. Mariejim Diane Lee, MSc

Ms. Sherill Tesalona, MSc

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