Course Syllabus

SUR 1900  6e Section:    A

Course Title:

Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist

Instructor Name:

Voice Mail:

Email Address:

Robert K. Wright

334.517.5092

Robert.wright@vc.edu

Date Prepared by Instructor:

   Robert K. Wright

Term Dates:

  6 April 2016 – 21 June 2016

Class Meetings:

Monday/Wednesday 0900 - 1050

Website URL for Online Access: https://portal.vc.edu

Credit Hours:

Four (4)

Lecture Hours:

40

Lab Hours:

0

Course Length:

11 weeks

Prerequisite(s):

ANP 1120

Textbook:

Price, P., & Frey, K.B. (2003) Microbiology for Surgical Technologists, Cengage.

Instructional Materials:

Textbook, Hand-outs, Outside Readings, VC Library

Instructor’s resource site, Online companion, Studyware CD-ROM, Northstar Learning, Educational Videos.    

Course Description:

This course prepares students to apply knowledge of micro-organisms, viruses, hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS as related to the surgical technologist’s role in patient care.  Emphasis is placed on the causes and the prevention of human diseases.

Evaluation:

Participation and Professionalism............................. .10%

Project & Out of Class Student Homework.............. 25%

Tests & Quizzes......................................................... 30%

Midterm…………………………………………………..15%

Final (Comprehensive).............................................. 20%

Total…....................................................................... 100%

Students are expected to spend two hours in homework for each hour in lecture.  All homework will be graded and will comprise the percentage of the final course grade identified in “Out of Class Student Homework.”

Grading Scale.

90% –  100%      A

80% -    89%       B

70% -    79%       C                       

  0% -    69%       F                       

All Surgical Technology core courses must be passed with a “C” (70%) or higher.

Percentages are determined by dividing the number of points earned by the total points possible.