Mycology and Virology Syllabus

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH
DE PARTMENT OF ME DICAL LAB ORATORY SCIENCE
COURSE SYLL ABUS IN MYCOLOGY AN D VIR OLOGY
INTER SE ME STER, ACADEM IC YE AR 20 22-2023

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

PHILOSOPHY
The work of education and work of redemption are one: to restore in humanity the lost image of God through the
harmonious development of the mental, physical, social and spiritual faculties.

MISSION
The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP) is committed to provide quality Bible-based education, nurturing
students for academic excellence, Christ-like character, and exemplary service.

VISION
Adventist University of the Philippines envisions to be a leading Adventist educational institution in the Asia-
Pacific Region by 2022.

CORE VALUES:
Accountability and Integrity -- We hold ourselves responsible for our professional and personal actions to God, to
one another, and to our stakeholders. We shall therefore live and serve with integrity – with wholeness of
character, consistency of lifestyle; faithfully adhering to the spiritual truths and values taught in the Word of
God.

Committed Service -- We shall serve our students and all whom we encounter, dedicating our time, personal skills,
professional expertise, and resources as we realize the high academic and spiritual expectations of Adventist
education, in turn spending our lives in serving others.

Excellence in Work -- We continually strive to be among the best in all we do: in teaching, and in delivering
consistently high-quality services.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IO)

As a result of their educational experience at AUP, graduates will exemplify (PASSB):

IO NO. INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IO)

1 Professional Competence. Expertise and leadership in their academic or professional
discipline, continually improving professionally through lifelong learning.
2 Active Faith. A growing, transforming relationship with God and application of the
biblical truths expressed in the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and spirituality to a variety
of real-world issues.
3 Social Responsibility. Commitment and engagement to improve the quality of life of all
people, and to care for the environment.
4 Selfless Service. Application of knowledge to real-world challenges in the spirit of
unselfish service, fulfilling God’s calling in their lifework.
5 Balanced Lifestyle. Pursuit of wholeness by maintaining a balanced healthy lifestyle –
spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)
MLS graduates must be able to:
PO NO. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IO)
Demonstrate technical competence in the performance of clinical
1 laboratory tests in aid of diagnosis, treatment and management of 1,4
diseases vis-à-vis biosafety and waste management.
2 Demonstrate critical thinking skills in the workplace 1,3
Contribute in the collection, analysis and projection of health
3 1,3,4
information for improving the health care management system
Demonstrate effective communication and inter-personal skills,
4 1,2,3,4
leadership qualities, and ethical practice of the profession
Demonstrate entrepreneurial and research skills in relevant areas
5 1,3,4
of Medical Laboratory Science practice
6 Engage in community-oriented activities. 3,4
7 Engage in lifelong learning activities 1,4,5
Advance the Christian mission of bringing health and healing to
8 1,2,3,4,5
man through committed service.

II. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

C OURSE TITLE Mycology and Virology

C OURSE C ODE CHML 302
C REDIT U NITS Two (2)
P RE -REQUISITE Princ. of MLS Practice 2, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Biochemistry
C LASS SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday 7:30 – 9:00 AM, Monday – Thursday 1:00 – 2:30
C LASSROOM Online

C OURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with the study of medically significant fungi and viruses. Emphasis is placed on the
morphology, classification, pathogenesis, and diagnostic laboratory methods.

L EARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students can:
CO NO. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

1 Associate fungal and viral agents with their respective diseases. 1, 2

2 Describe the morphologic, physiologic, and diagnostic characteristics of 1
each fungal and viral agent.
3 Discuss the modes of transmission and means of preventing each 1, 6
infection.
4 Specify and explain the laboratory tests involved in diagnosing fungal 1,2,5,7
and viral infections

C OURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Q UIZZES – Ten-item quizzes will be administered periodically. Quizzes may cover previous topics or assigned
topics for advanced reading.
2. U NIT E XAMS – A total of three unit exams will be administered throughout the semester covering
approximately one third of the total course coverage.

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3. F INAL E XAM . There will be a comprehensive final exam covering materials from all class lectures and
discussions at the end of the term.
4. W RITE -UPS/REPORTS – Periodic reports or write-ups will be submitted by each student. The topics,
instructions, and deadlines will be posted later.

L EARNING ACTIVITIES
1. V IDEO LECTURES – Most of the topics will be delivered through pre-recorded video lectures.
2. V IRTUAL C HATROOM DISCUSSIONS – students can ask clarifications or contribute information for the class
through the class chatroom.
3. V IDEO C ONFERENCES – If necessary, video conferences will be employed for a more dynamic discussion of the
topics.

G RADING CRITERIA
40% FINALS
F INAL E XAM 30%
R EPORTS 10%

60 % C ONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
U NIT E XAMS 40%
Q UIZZES 20%
100%

G RADING SYSTEM
Letter Grade Equivalent Honor Pt
A 98 – 100 4.00
A– 95 – 97 3.75
B+ 92 – 94 3.50
B 89 – 91 3.25
B– 86 – 88 3.00
C+ 83 – 85 2.75
C 80 – 82 2.50
C– 77 – 79 2.25
D 75 – 76 2.00
F 74 and below 0.00

C OMPUTATION OF GRADES : [ (RAW SCORE ÷ PERFECT SCORE) x 70 ] + 30

C UT -OFF GRADE: C+ [83 - 85%]

BEHAVIORAL E XPECTATIONS
1. P ARTICIPATION – Students are expected to participate in online class discussions and other interactive
activities that facilitate learning through the online learning platform.
2. H ONESTY – Students are not allowed to open their notes or books, search through the internet, or
communicate with other people in any way during exams and quizzes. Plagiarism is also prohibited when
submitting homework and write-ups.
3. O RDER AND RESPECT – Students are expected to conduct themselves with courtesy and respect. Profanity,
insults, lewd language, and other offensive conversations are not allowed.

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MODULE
BOOK
Mendoza, F. E. (2020) Mycology and Virology for Medical Laboratory Science
Students. AUP.

REFERENCES
BOOK AUP LIBRARY CALL NUMBER
Mahon, C. et.al. (2015) Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology 4th Edition. W.B. 616.9041 T3142 2015
Saunders

Brooks, G. et.al. (2010) Jawetz, Melnick, and Adelberg’s Medical Microbiology, 616.9041 J329 2010
25th Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill

McPherson, R. et.al. (2009) Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory 616.0756 H3969 2009
Methods, 21st Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders

O N - LINE RESOURCES
▪ http://search.ebscohost.com
▪ http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/
▪ http://www.cdc.gov/
▪ http://www.who.int/topics/en/
▪ http://turnitin.com/
▪ https://www.schoology.com
▪ teams.microsoft.com

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III. COURSE CONTENT

D ATES AND T OPICS C OURSE L EARNING OUTCOMES M ODE OF DELIVERY RESOURCES A SSESSMENT
NUMBER OF O UTCOMES
H OURS
June 9,13 Course Syllabus CO2 Discuss the general ▪ Video Lecture MS Teams Quiz
3 hrs Introduction to Virology characteristics of viruses. ▪ Virtual Chatroom Schoology Exam
▪ General Characteristics
of Viruses Define the different
▪ Definition of Terms terminologies used in
▪ Viral Structure virology.
▪ Viral Replication
▪ Viral Interactions Identify the parts of a
virus particle and the
function of each
respective structure.

Discuss the viral

replication cycle.

June 14,15 Viral Detection Techniques
3 hrs ▪ Specimen Collection
▪ Detection Methods
Discuss biologic
characteristics of viruses
that are related to its
infectivity and
pathogenicity
CO4 List factors to be ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
considered when ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
collecting specimens for online LMS and
viral detection. website listed
above.
Differentiate between
viral detection methods in
terms of application and
limitations.

Identify and classify the

different viral detection

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methods
June 16-22 Viral Agents of Diseases CO1 Identify the infections ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
6 hrs ▪ Parvoviridae CO2 caused by individual ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Herpesviridae CO3 viruses, the disease ▪ Video Conference online LMS and Report
▪ Poxviridae CO4 manifestations and their website listed
▪ Hepatitis Viruses modes of transmission. above.
▪ Picornaviridae
▪ Reoviridae Identify laboratory
▪ Caliciviridae methods for diagnosing
▪ Astroviridae specific viral infections.
▪ Orthomyxoviridae
Identify methods to
prevent transmission of
each viral infection
June 23 1st Unit Exam
1.5 hrs
June 27,28 Viral Agents of Diseases CO1 Identify the infections ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
3 hrs (cont…) CO2 caused by individual ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Paramyxoviridae CO3 viruses, the disease online LMS and Report
▪ Coronaviridae CO4 manifestations, and their website listed
modes of transmission. above.

Identify laboratory
methods for diagnosing
particular viral infections.

Identify methods to
prevent transmission of
each viral infection
June 29, 30 ▪ Arthropod-Borne viruses CO1 Identify the infections ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
3 hrs ▪ Rodent-Borne viruses CO2 caused by individual ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Human cancer viruses CO3 viruses, the disease online LMS and Report
▪ HIV CO4 manifestations, and their website listed
▪ Viral infections of the modes of transmission. above.
CNS
Identify laboratory
Prion Diseases methods for diagnosing
▪ General Characteristics of particular viral infections.
Prions
▪ Human agents

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▪ Animal Agents Identify methods to

prevent transmission of
each viral infection.

Identify the
characteristics if Prions.

Differentiate Prions from

other agents of disease.

Identify the infections

caused by individual types
of prions, the disease
manifestations, and their
modes of transmission.
July 4,5 Introduction to Mycology CO2 Identify methods to ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
3 hrs ▪ General Characteristics CO4 prevent transmission. ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Morphology ▪ Video Conference online LMS and
▪ Reproduction Discuss the general website listed
▪ Taxonomy characteristics of fungi. above.
▪ Types of Infections
Identify the different
morphologic features of
fungi.

Differentiate between
types/groups of fungal
infections.
July 6 2nd Unit Exam
1.5 hrs
July 7,11 Fungal Detection CO2 Enumerate the factors to ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
3 hrs Techniques CO4 consider when collecting ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Specimen Collection and specimens for fungal online LMS and
Handling detection. website listed
▪ Direct Microscopic Exam above.
▪ Culture Methods Identify and classify the
different fungal detection
methods.

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Fungal Agents of Disease CO1 Identify the infections

▪ Cutaneous Mycoses CO2 caused by individual fungi,
▪ Subcutaneous Mycoses CO3 the disease
CO4 manifestations, and their
modes of transmission.

Identify laboratory
methods for diagnosing
individual fungal
infections.

Identify fungal agents

according to morphologic
characteristics and
laboratory testing
methods.

Classify fungal agents

according to the type of
disease they cause
July 12,13 ▪ Endemic Mycoses CO1 Identify the infections ▪ Video Lecture All resources are Quiz
3 hrs ▪ Opportunistic Mycoses CO2 caused by individual fungi, ▪ Virtual Chatroom available in the Exam
▪ Mycotoxins CO3 the disease online LMS and Report
CO4 manifestations, and their website listed
modes of transmission. above.

Identify laboratory
methods for diagnosing
individual fungal
infections.

Identify fungal agents

according to morphologic
characteristics and
laboratory testing
methods.

Classify fungal agent

according to the type of
disease they cause.

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July 14 3rd Unit Exam

1.5 hrs
July 15 Final Exam
1.5 hrs

INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHER

NAME Ferdinand E. Mendoza

CONTACT NUMBER 0922-2137877
E-MAIL ADDRESS femendoza@aup.edu.ph
CONSULTATION HOURS Mon & Wed 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Ferdinand E. Mendoza, RMT, MSMT Yanna Yvonne C. Macayan, RMT, MSMT

Instructor Chair, Medical Laboratory Science Dept.

Approved by:

Miriam R. Estrada, RND, DrPH

Dean, College of Health

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