BIOL 3702 - Microbiology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40484,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Chester Cooper
Email: crcooper01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3702. Microbiology. Fundamentals of the biology of microbes. The principles of microbial structure, function, reproduction, metabolism, genetics, phylogeny, host-parasite relationships, and immunity. Three hours lecture. Prereq.: BIOL 2601 or BIOL 2603 and concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3702L. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | CONNECT Microbiology subscription (McGraw Hill) | Wiley et al. | 9781264658626 |
Must be version that contains the following eBook: Prescott’s Microbiology (12th ed., copyright 2023; Release 2026). This edition is available via the First Day program at the YSU Bookstore.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus | Introduction to BIOL 3702 | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Chapter 1: pages 13-18 | The Evolution of Microorganisms and Microbiology | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Chapter 1 cont. | ||
| Mon | 8/31 | Chapter 2: pages 20-25 | Microscopy | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Chapter 2 cont. | Assessment Quiz I | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Chapter 3: pages 28-36; Chapter 14: page 148; Chapter 20: page 199. | Bacterial Cell Structure | Quiz 1 |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Examination I (covers Chapters 1-2) | SmartBook Chapters 1 and 2 Due | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Chapter 3 cont. | ||
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 3 cont. | ||
| Wed | 9/16 | Chapter 4: pages 39-43 | Archael Cell Structure | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Chapter 5: pages 46-53 | Eukaryotic Cell Structure | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chapter 5 cont. | ||
| Wed | 9/23 | Chapter 6: pages 56-63 | Viruses and Other Acellular Infectious Agents | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Chapter 6 cont. | ||
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 7: pages 66-74 | Bacterial and Archaeal Growth | Quiz 2 SmartBook Chapters 3 through 6 Due |
| Wed | 9/30 | Chapter 7 cont. | Relevance Module Quiz: Microbes and Cancer Due | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Chapter 8: pages 78-83 | Control of Microorganisms in the Environment | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Chapter 8 cont. | ||
| Wed | 10/7 | Chapter 9: pages 86-94 | Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Chapter 9 cont. | ||
| Mon | 10/12 | Chapter 10: pages 97-106 | Introduction to Metabolism | Quiz 3 SmartBook Chapters 7 through 9 Due Relevance Module Quiz: Antibiotic Resistance Due |
| Wed | 10/14 | Chapter 10 cont. | ||
| Fri | 10/16 | Chapter 11: pages 107-115 and 117 | Catabolism: Energy Release and Conservation | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Chapter 11 cont. | ||
| Wed | 10/21 | Chapter 11 cont. | ||
| Fri | 10/23 | Chapter 12: pages 120-125 and 127 | Anabolism: The Use of Energy in Biosynthesis | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Chapter 12 cont. | Relevance Module Quiz: Fermentation and the Making of Beer Due | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Chapter 16: pages 159-160 and 162-165 | Quiz 4 | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Chapter 16 cont. | ||
| Mon | 11/2 | Examination II (covers Chapters 3 through 12) | SmartBook Chapters 10 through 12 Due | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Chapter 27: pages | Microbial Interactions | |
| Fri | 11/6 | Chapter 31: pages 279-286 | Innate Host Resistance | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 31 cont. | SmartBook Chapters 16 and 27 Due | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Chapter 32: pages 289-297 and 299 | Adaptive Immunity | Quiz 5 |
| Mon | 11/16 | Chapter 32 cont. | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | Chapter 32 cont. | ||
| Fri | 11/20 | Chapter 43: pages 310-314 | Infection and Pathogenicity | Relevance Module Quiz: The Immune System. The Good, The Bad, and the Endless Possibilities Due |
| Mon | 11/23 | Chapter 34 cont. | Quiz 6 | |
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Chapter 35: pages 317-324 | Epidemiology and Public Health Microbiology | |
| Wed | 12/2 | Chapter 35 cont. | Assessment Quiz II Quiz 7 (take home due on December 3rd) |
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| Fri | 12/4 | Examination III (covers Chapters 16, 27, 31, 32, 34, and 35 | SmartBook Chapters 31, 32, 34, and 35 Due | |
| Mon | 12/7 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 12/9 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 12/11 | OPTIONAL Comprehensive Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.