EXAM I (LECTURES 1-11)
1. The scope of microbiology
2. Techniques for observing microorganisms - I
3. Techniques for observing microorganisms - II
4. Classification of bacteria (case study 1)
5. Anatomy and chemical composition - I
6. Anatomy and chemical composition - II
7. Cultivation - I
8. Cultivation - II
9. Growth
10. Variations
11. Genetic recombination

EXAM II (LECTURES 12-19)
12. Control of microorganisms
13. Physical methods - heat
14. Physical methods - other
15. Chemical methods - protein coagulation
16. Chemical methods - non- specific chemical
      combination
17. Chemical methods - lipoprotein membrane
18. Chemical methods - cell wall, antimetabolites
19. Chemical methods - protein and nucleic acid
      synthesis 

EXAM III (LECTURES 20-29)
20. Disease production -transmission
21. Disease production - entry, incubation,
      virulence
22. Disease production - symptoms, portals of
      exit
23. Defense mechanisms against disease - I
24. Defense mechanisms against disease - II
25. Mycobacteria - I
26. Mycobacteria - II, Leprosy, Corynebacterium
27. Staphylococcosis
28. Streptococcosis
29. Bacillus,Clostridium and Mycoplasma

EXAM IV (LECTURES 30-43)
30. Spirochetes- I
31. Spirochetes- II
32. Neisseria - I
33. Neisseria - II
34. Pseudomonas and related organisms
35. Salmonellosis, Shigellosis
36. Escherichia and Klebsiella
37. Proteus and Haemophilus
38. Rickettsia and Chlamydia
39. Viruses - I
40. Viruses - II
41. Fungi
42. Protozoal
43. Helminths

Grading
Lecture: Four examinations will be given, 100 points each, based on reading assignments, case studies, and lectures, for a total of 400 points. Multiple choice, short answer, essay and other types of questions may be utilized. One case study report will have a total value of 25 points. This is a total of 425 points for lecture. NO GRADES WILL BE DROPPED.

Laboratory: The lab grade will be discussed in lab.

Lecture grade = 75% of final grade.

Laboratory grade = 25% of final grade

Grade equivalency
97-100 A+ 
93-96 A 
90-92 A- 
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D-
< 60 F

Attendance
Attendance is not required for lecture. It is required for lab, and the requirements for lab attendance will be discussed during the first prelab lecture.