ORIENTATION
VISION
A research university advancing quality education towards societal
transformation and global recognition.
MISSION
WVSU commits to develop life-long learners empowered to
generate knowledge and technology, and transform communities as
agents of change.
CORE VALUES
Excellence
Creativity and Innovation
Service
OUTCOMES OF THE COLLEGE OF
ARTS & SCIENCES
1. Offer curricular programs responsive to the needs of the community and
consistent with provincial, regional, national, and SE Asian thrusts.
2. Produce graduates with a broad liberal education, professionally competitive in
their fields of specialization: English, Mathematics, Political Science, and
Biological Science.
3. Equip students with skills in critical thinking and research, desirable values and
attitudes, an appreciation of our cultural heritage, and with the ability and
readiness to succeed in the highly competitive world of work.
4. Provide opportunities and incentives for the faculty and students to conduct
relevant researches, incubate new technologies that will contribute to the body of
knowledge, and enhance entrepreneurial and production skills that improve the
quality of life.
5. Share human and material resources of the college and the university in
community extension projects.
DEGREE OUTCOMES
Specific to Bachelor of Science in Biology
Developed an in-depth understanding of the basic principles
governing the science of life;
Developed and utilized techniques/procedures relevant to
biological research work in laboratory or field settings.
Carried out and applied basic mathematical and statistical
computations and use of appropriate technologies in the
analysis of biological data.
Extended knowledge and critically assessed current views and
theories in various areas of the biological sciences.
MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC
MICROBIOLOGY
BIO 249
(LECTURE)
Leslie Mae C. Bayona
COURSE DESCRIPTION
a three-unit lecture and laboratory subject for 4 th year students that will be
taken for 18 weeks or 54 hours. The course introduces basic principles and
then applies clinical relevance in immunology, bacteriology, mycology,
virology, and parasitology. It includes many etiological agents responsible
for global and local infectious diseases; focusing on pathogenic
mechanisms to foster and encourage higher critical thinking skills in
preparation for a future clinical career.
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Comprehended and internalized the importance, prevalence, and epidemiology of
medically important microorganisms.
2. Discussed basic concepts about structure, morphology, and life cycle of medically
important microorganisms.
3. Applied and described the theoretical and practical concepts behind classification of
medically important microorganisms.
4. Explained and elucidated the mechanisms for transmission, virulence, and
pathogenicity of medically significant microorganisms.
5. Applied laboratory skills in thorough assessment of medically significant
microorganisms.
6. Participated in class discussions about interpreting clinical data, analysis, and
diagnosis of clinical cases, ethical issues regarding handing clinical laboratories, and
current microbiological problem areas.
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 1: Introduction to bacteriology pathogens
5. Staphylococci
1. Fundamentals of Microbiology
6. Streptococci, Enterococci, and related genera
1. The Science of Microbiology
7. Enteric gram-negative rods
2. Classification of Bacteria
(Enterobacteriaceae)
2. Bacteriology
8. Pseudomonads and Acinetobacter
1. Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infection
9. Vibrio, Campylobacter, and Helicobacter
2. Normal Human Microbiota
10. Infections caused by anaerobic bacteria;
3. Spore-forming Gram-Positive Bacilli:
physiology and growth conditions for
Bacillus and Clostridium Species
anaerobes
4. Aerobic non-spore forming gram-positive
11. Mycobacteria
bacilli: Corynebacterium, Listeria,
12. Chlamydia spp.
Erysipelothrix, Nocardia, and related
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 2: Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
1. Mechanisms of Action of Antimicrobial Drugs
2. Resistance to Antimicrobial Drugs
3. Antimicrobial Activity in Vitro
4. Antimicrobial Activity in Vivo
5. Clinical Use of Antibiotics
6. Antimicrobial Drugs for Systemic Administration
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 3: Medical Mycology
1. General Properties, Virulence, and Classification of Pathogenic
Fungi
2. Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoses
3. Opportunistic Mycoses
4. Antifungal Prophylaxis
5. Hypersensitivity to Fungi
6. Antifungal Chemotherapy
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 4: Medical Parasitology
1. Classification of Parasites
2. Intestinal Protozoan Infections
3. Sexually Transmitted Protozoan Infections
4. Blood and Tissue Helminthic Infections
5. Tissue Cestode Infections
COURSE OUTLINE
Special Project Report Format:
1. Introduction
2. Description of the actual case
3. Incidence data and pattern of infection
4. Method used in diagnosis of the disease
5. Source of infection
6. Therapy and measures taken for disease control
LABORATORY ACTIVITIES
1. Sputum Test: Analysis of Bacterial Content
2. Isolation and Characterization of bacteria on throat
3. The Kirby-Bauer Method
4. Broth Dilution Methods: MIC, MBC, and MFC
5. Culture and Isolation of Fungi from a Skin Sample
6. Polymerase Chain Reaction and Gel Electrophoresis
LABORATORY MATERIALS
1. Storage box (mega box) 10. Gauze
2. Inoculating loop 11. Cling wrap
3. Lighter 12. Foil
4. Rags 13. Sola bottles (optional)
5. Liquid soap 14. Cutter
6. Sponge 15. Fine point marker
7. Lysol spray, concentrated (for 16. Masking tape
washing) 17. Scratch paper (with blank side)
8. Alcohol
9. Cotton (not balls)
CRITERIA FOR GRADING
60% lecture
60% final exam + 40% midterm exam
70% passing score
Component Weight
Long Exams 25%
Major Exams 35%
Presentation 15%
Case Studies 15%
Peer Evaluation 10%
Total 100%
CRITERIA FOR GRADING
40% laboratory
60% final exam + 40% midterm exam
70% passing score
Component Weight
Worksheets 25%
Special Project 30%
Laboratory Exam 35%
Group Evaluation 10%
Total 100%
RUBRICS FOR ORAL
PRESENTATION
Component Score
Content 5
Clarity of Visual Presentation 5
Clarity of Oral Presentation 5
Comprehension of Report 5
Group Participation 5
Total 25
GUIDELINES
Strictly video and audio recordings are prohibited and taking
pictures of PowerPoint Presentations.
Uploading of learning materials on other websites is STRICTLY
PROHIBITED.
STRICTLY NO PHONES DURING LECTURES.
GUIDELINES
Laboratory manuals must be submitted on the next face
to face meeting.
Laboratory gowns must be worn only inside the
classroom.
No laboratory gown = 0 credit
No eating/drinking inside the laboratory.
MEDICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC
MICROBIOLOGY
BIO 249
(LECTURE)
Leslie Mae C. Bayona