Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Analysis Level) Outline the history of microbiology and the contributions of various scientists to the field. (CSLO 2)
2. (Analysis Level) Describe and distinguish between the various types of microbes. (CSLO 2,3,4) 3. (Analysis Level) Describe and differentiate the structural and functional characteristics of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (CSLO 2,4)
4. (Evaluation Level) Explain and analyze the various metabolic pathways of microbes with a focus on different methods of energy acquisition. (CSLO 2,4)
5. (Analysis Level) Describe and analyze microbial growth media, patterns, and factors that affect growth. (CSLO 2,3,4)
6. (Analysis Level) Identify and evaluate antiseptics, disinfectants, and sterilizing methods used to control microbial growth. (CSLO 2,3,4)
7. (Comprehension Level) Understand principles of microbial genetics including the structure and function of microbial genomes and plasmids, horizonal gene transfer, and gene regulation. (CSLO 2,4)
8. (Comprehension Level) Identify the role of microbiology in modern healthcare and biotechnology. (CSLO 1,2,4)
9. (Comprehension Level) Identify and explain the principles involved in classification of microbes. (CSLO 2,4)
10. (Comprehension Level) Explain basic principles of acellular pathogens with a focus on viral structure, genomes and replicative life cycles. (CSLO 2,4)
11. (Comprehension Level) Understand fundamental concepts of epidemiology and their application to public health. (CSLO 1,2,3,4)
12. (Synthesis Level) Describe microbial mechanisms of pathogenicity. (CSLO 2,4)
13. (Analysis Level) Describe and analyze specific and nonspecific host immune defenses against pathogens. (CSLO 2,4)
14. (Comprehension Level) Explain the modes of action of antimicrobial drugs and the mechanisms of drug resistance in microbes. (CSLO 1,2,4)
15. (Analysis Level) Explain the importance of microorganisms in the microbiome, industry and environment. (CSLO 1,2,4)
16. (Application Level) Apply essential laboratory techniques for cultivating and characterizing microbes including sub culturing, microscopy, staining, biochemical reactions, and serological testing. (CSLO 2,3,4)
17. (Application Level) Demonstrate and explain the importance of aseptic technique with live microorganisms using proper safety and disposal protocol. (CSLO 2,3,4)