Republic of the Philippines

MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

Marawi City

BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

COURSE SYLLABUS

1st semester, A.Y. 2013-14

Course Number: Health Science (HS) 3

Course Title: Microbiology and Parasitology for Nurses

Course Description: This course is designed to assist students in the study of important microorganisms
and parasites. It explains the physiology and pathogenic properties of bacteria, fungi and viruses as an
introduction to disease causation, their biology, the infections they cause, host response to these
infections and their mode of transmission, prevention, treatment and nursing responsibilities.

The laboratory experiences provide specimen collection, handling and processing of specimens
for isolation and identification of microorganisms and parasites involved in the infectious
processes.

Credit: 3 units lecture, 1unit laboratory

Hours/semester: 54 lecture hours, 54 laboratory hours

Prerequisite: General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology

Placement: 2nd year, 1st semester

Requirements: pass (60%) lab & lec exams & quizzes,

assignments, oral & written reports, attendance

Terminal Competencies:
 At the end of the course and given simulated/ actual situations/conditions, the student will be
able to:

Apply the concepts and principles of microbiology and parasitology in the care of clients across the life
span.

Utilize principles and techniques in the collection,handling of specimens and identification of

microorganisms and parasites involved in the infectious processes.

Describe the measures to prevent spread of infectious diseases

Describe the measures to control infection.

Understand the management of communicable diseases.

Course Outline:

Scope of Microbiology 3 hours

1. Development and History of Microbiology

2. Significance of Microbiology

3. Practical Applications of Microbiology

4. Organisms that make up the microbial world

Microorganisms 12 hours

1. General Morphology of Microorganism

a. Acellular Micro-organisms (prions, viroids,

viruses)

b. Cellular Micro-organisms

i. Bacteria (archaebacteria, eubacteria)

ii. Protozoa (amoebas, ciliates, flagellates,

sporozoans)

iii. Fungi (yeasts, molds)

iv. Helminths (roundworms, tapeworms,

hookworms, pinworms, flukes, etc)

v. Arthropods (insects)
2. Basic Laboratory Equipment and Procedures

in the Study of Bacteria

a. Microscopy & Staining Procedures

b. Culture Media & Growth Requirements

3. Normal Human Microbial Flora

a. Symbiosis

b. Opportunistic Microorganisms

4. Seven Capabilities of Pathogens

***Prelim Exam***

Infection and Host Resistance

1. The Chain of Infection

2. Host response to infection

a. Non-specific host resistance

b. Specific host resistance

c. Vaccines in the elimination of disease

3. Nosocomial Infections

IV. Microbial Control

1. Medical Asepsis

Physical Method

b. Chemical Method

2. Surgical Asepsis

3. Standard Precautions

4. Transmission-based Precautions

***Midterm***
V. National Tuberculosis Program -Directly Observed

Treatment Short-course (NTP DOTS)

1. Transmission and Pathogenesis of PTB

2. Tuberculosis Outcomes

a. Role of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG)

b. Role of Nurses in the Prevention of TB

VII. Communicable Diseases Involving Different

Organ Systems

1. Skin and Eye

2. Nervous System

3. Cardiovascular System

4. Respiratory System

5. Digestive System

6. Urinary and Reproductive System

VIII. Protozoan and Helminth Diseases of Man

***Final Exam***

Laboratory Exercises:

1. Microscopy

2. Sterilization & Aseptic Techniques

3. Microorganisms in the Environment

6. Microscopic Examination of Living Micro-organisms

7. Simple Staining

8. Gram Staining

9. Antibiotic Sensitivity

10. Microscopic Examination of Parasites

 ***Lab Exam***

References:

* Burton (2007). Microbiology for the Health Sciences

* Ingraham (2007). Introduction to Microbiology

* Nester (2007). Microbiology: A Human Perspective

* Pelczar (1987). Microbiology

* Volk & Wheeler (1988) Basic Microbiology

* Lecture Hand-outs

*http://www.microparahs3.blogspot.com/

*http://www.microbiobevsnotes.blogspot.com/

Prepared by:

Beverly B. Amparado, Ph.D., R.N.\