2023-2024

MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

SAN PABLO COLLEGES COLLEGE OF NURSING

SAN PABLO COLLEGES

VISION
An excellent academic institution which nurtures diverse learners through relevant, innovative, and value-laden education.

MISSION
To develop the learners holistically and to transform them to be globally competitive professionals through quality instruction, research, and
community engagement.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Virtus
Value Laden Individuals – heeding the call to lead, protect, and provide both physically and spiritually through the pursuit of righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.
Lifelong Learners – upholding the love to make progress and staying open to changes and new perspectives while seeking new opportunities
towards common goals and objectives.

Patria
Resilient Persons – realizing that there is greater joy and satisfaction ahead by successfully adapting to difficult and challenging life
experiences and demands.

Socially Responsible Citizens – committing to work and cooperate with other individuals and organizations for the benefit of the community
that will inherit the world that individual leaves behind.
Scientia
Passionate Innovators – manifesting innovations and discourses in the discipline for implementation, monitoring and evaluation purposes
indicative of one’s high leadership performance.

Divergent Thinkers – contributing to the professional advancement through continuous quest for knowledge by taking an active stance in
research and development.

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 CORE VALUES

Faith
Fidelity to and being grounded in the faithfulness of God, realizing that there is more to life thereby committing their lives in the service of
mankind and the salvation of souls.

Stewardship
Willingness to shape services to meet the changing needs of all learners and stakeholders, thus, making significant contributions to the larger
community.

Passion for Learning

Strong and harmonious engagement among learners considers everyone as self-determined individuals who are capable of recreating
themselves to improve teaching and learning.

Caring Community
Expression of genuine relationship between self and others, thus, inspiring and sharing one’s success and significance with the larger
community that goes beyond giving respect to the worth and dignity of all.

Sense of Pride
Delighting in one’s success and continuously seeking for challenging experiences, while enhancing one’s feelings of pride and self-worth and
staying connected and proud of being identified as an SPCian.

COLLEGE OF NURSING

VISION
A leading college in nursing education, renowned for its dedication to cultivating inclusive nursing learners through a proactive curriculum that is
innovative and imbued with strong values.

MISSION
To provide holistic development to our learners and empower them to become globally competitive nursing professionals through high-quality
instruction, impactful research, and active engagement with the community.

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 SPC BSN GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Virtus

Ethical and Moral Nursing Practitioners: Nursing graduates will uphold the highest ethical standards in their practice, guided by the Virtus
values of righteousness and godliness. They will prioritize the welfare and dignity of their patients, treating them with respect and advocating
for their rights.

Lifelong Learners in Nursing: Nursing graduates will embrace a love for learning and commit to continuous professional development. They
will stay open to changes and new perspectives in healthcare, seeking opportunities to advance their knowledge and skills for the betterment
of patient care.

Patria

Socially Responsible Nurses: Nursing graduates will commit to working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and organizations
for the benefit of their communities and society at large. They will actively contribute to the health and well-being of the community they serve
and leave a positive impact on the world around them.

Resilient Healthcare Professionals: Graduates will demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges and demanding life experiences
encountered in their nursing careers. They will remain steadfast in their commitment to overcoming obstacles and finding joy and satisfaction
in providing quality care.

Scientia

Innovative Nursing Practitioners: Graduates will be passionate innovators in the nursing discipline, exploring and implementing new ideas and
practices to improve healthcare outcomes. They will actively engage in research and development initiatives, seeking ways to enhance patient
care and leadership performance.

Critical Thinkers in Nursing: Nursing graduates will be divergent thinkers, critically analyzing healthcare challenges and proposing evidence-
based solutions. They will contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge through research, promoting best practices and quality care.

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COURSE CODE: MC-3 FACULTY: Noemi L. Lunar

COURSE TITLE: Microbiology and Parasitology

COURSE
Study of Microorganisms, including Parasites for Nurses
DESCRIPTION:
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units lec; 1 unit lab

PLACEMENT: 2nd year, 1st semester

General Chemistry, Anatomy and
PREREQUISITE: CO-REQUISITE:
Physiology
LEVEL OUTCOMES:

Model of Metacognition: D-E-A-L

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DEAL Model of Prelims Midterm Finals
Metacognition (Select A or B reflection)

Description – Experience in research Description – Experience

collaboration with group members
A. in studying alone, and in a group. (which you prefer, Description – Experience in community
Examination – explore thoughts, and why). service
feelings, and reactions in dealing with B. in studying communicable diseases involving any of
group members about research and the Organ Systems. (challenged or stressed) Examination – explore thoughts, feelings, and
reporting in class. (good/nice, reactions in dealing with
Examination – Explore thoughts, feelings and
bad/annoying} classmates/groupmates, patients and other
reactions
people involved in community service.
Analysis – consider various factors A. in studying alone, is there any more difficulty or (good/nice, bad/annoying}
(weekly and influences, and identify patterns, find it more struggling-
connections, underlying causes or Analysis – consider various factors and
Reflection) B. if you are going to participate in the NTP-DOTS
implications of why you chose the influences, and identify patterns, connections,
Program (fear/excitement)
topic. underlying causes or implications of why you
Analysis – consider various factors and influences, like/love the community service in (place)
Learning – identify key takeaways and and identify patterns, connections, underlying doing (service).
implications for future action or causes or implications
behavior. Cite how the experience of Learning – identify key takeaways and
researching/collaborating with group A. of why you wish to study alone or within a group. implications for future action or behavior. Cite
members contributes to personal B. of why you enjoyed or had a regret participating how the experience of rendering community
growth, learning, and professional in the said program. service with group mates/classmates
development. contribute to personal growth, learning, and
Learning – identify key takeaways and implications professional development..
for future action or behavior.
A. Cite how you prefer, or which situation you wish
you are alone or within a group.
B. Will you wish to be assigned to the Infectious
Disease Ward or work in a laboratory?

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 LEARNING PLAN

Content Teaching-Learning Strategies

Course Learning Outcomes Wee Time Assessment
Classroom (F2F)
k Allotment
A. Align/Re-align their goals to the College’s
and Department’s V-M-O.
B. Compare the advancements in studying Orientation-
microbiology and parasitology through A. Vision-Mission-Objectives (SPC)
History. B. Vision-Mission-Objectives (Nursing Department) Multimedia
C.Identify the scientist/microbiologist and his C. Grading System/Policy 1 3 hrs. N/A
discovery. -Praxilabs (virtual lab)
D. Classify the different pathogens. History of Microbiology
E. Collaborate with group members. Introduction to Microbiology and Parasitology
(groupings)

A. Be guided on Laboratory Safety and

Procedures. Basic Laboratory Equipment and Procedures in the Study of
B. Be familiarized with equipment and its Bacteria Reporting
uses. Multimedia
2 3 hrs.
C. Differentiate staining procedures.  Microscopy & Staining Procedures
Recitation
D. Conduct thorough research on the  Culture Media & Growth Requirements
selected topic.
E. Make a comprehensive laboratory report.

Basic and Applied Microbiology

A. Be familiarized with the Field of
Studies involved in this course.  Scopes 3 Interactive Acitivity 3 hrs. Quiz
B. Identify the normal flora of the human
body.
Normal Flora of the Body

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 General Morphology of Microorganism
A. Enumerate major anatomical differences
• Acellular Micro-organisms (prions, viroids, viruses)
between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Cellular Micro-organisms Recitation
B. Discuss differences in cell structures of i. Bacteria (archaebacteria, eubacteria) Per Group
Multimedia
ii. Protozoa (amoebas, ciliates, flagellates, sporozoans) (graded as
Gram-negative and Gram-positive cells. 4 3 hrs.
iii. Fungi (yeasts, molds) individual)
-Praxilabs (virtual lab)
through ‘Wheel of
C. Identify cellular structures in prokaryotes iv. Helminths (roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms, Names/Topics’
that are targeted in antimicrobial pinworms, flukes, etc)
chemotherapy v. Arthropods (lice, mites, mosquitoes, flies, etc)

Microbial Taxonomy and Systematics

A. Classify the Bacterial Strain
Microbial Control
B. Be familiarized with the Principles of
Nomenclature  Medical Asepsis
Quiz followed by
a) Physical Method 5 Interactive Activity 3 hrs. Laboratory Group
C. Review and Mastery of the Lymphatic b) Chemical Method Activity
System (innate and acquired immunity)  Surgical Asepsis
 Standard Precautions
 Transmission-based Precautions
 Vaccines
PRELIM EXAM
Teaching-Learning Strategies
Course Learning Outcomes Content Wee Time Assessment
Classroom (F2F)
k Allotment
Communicable Diseases Involving
A. Mastery of the communicable disease
Cardiovascular
involving the cardiovascular system. Organ System: Paper and pencil
1 System 3 hrs.
B. Identify the specific pathogens test
-Anatomy Model-
involved in cardiovascular diseases.  Cardiovascular System

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 Diseases Involving: Respiratory System

A. Mastery of the communicable disease

involving the Respiratory System National Tuberculosis Program
B. Identify the specific pathogens -Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (NTP DOTS)
Respiratory System Move System
involved in lung diseases. 2 3 hrs.
-Anatomy Model- (Quiz)
C. Be involved in the NTP-DOTS  Transmission and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
Program  Tuberculosis Outcomes
(Prevention Awareness)
a. Role of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
b. Role of Nurses in the Prevention of TB
A. Identify different routes and modes of
transmission of parasites. Introduction to Parasitology Laboratory Group
Multimedia
Activity/Recitation
 Mode of Transmission 3 3 hrs.
B. Describe, identify, classify, and able to (Wheel of
-Praxilabs (virtual lab)
give the names of organisms.  Taxonomy of Medically Important Parasites Names/Topics)

Diseases Involving:
A. Mastery of the communicable disease
involving the Digestive System  Digestive System Digestive System Paper and pencil
B. Identify the specific pathogens Nematodes 4 3 hrs.
-Anatomy Model- test
involved in intestinal diseases.

A. Mastery of the communicable disease Diseases Involving:

involving other Organ Systems
B. Identify the specific pathogens
 Other Systems Move System
Trematodes Available Organ System (Quiz)
involved in different diseases (aside 5 3 hrs.
Cestodes -Anatomy Model- Or
from cardiovascular, lung and
Recitation
intestinal diseases)

MIDTERM EXAM

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 Community Service/Outreach:
Documentation
A. Experience the SPCian spirit/core
 Coordinate with the Nursing Department, and Health and Portfolio-
value as a caring community.
with the
B. Experience dealing with Barangay or Center/s involved in the outreach project. Participation/ 12
1-4 laboratory
Municipal Health Center personnel. Cooperation hours
 Prevention and Treatment of Arthropods (lice, mites, reports and
C. Show proper documentation of the
mosquitoes, flies) DEAL model of
activities for the whole semester.
metacognition
 Awareness Campaign

FINALS

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References:
Burton.(2007). Microbiology for the Health Sciences. 8th edition
Ingraham. (2007). Introduction to Microbiology. 4th edition.
Modules in Integration of TB-DOTS to the Nursing Curriculum. Philippine Tuberculosis Initiatives for the Private Sectors (PhiliTIPS). August 2005.
Nester. (2007). Microbiology: A Human Perspective. 5th edition.
Pelczar, Michael. 1987. Microbiology. McGraw Hill Book Company, New York.
Volk, Wesley A. and M.F. Wheeler. 1988. Basic Microbiology. Harper & Row, Publishers, New York.
Lecture Hand-outs
Adopted from Mindanao State University by Beverly D. Bermejo-Amparado, Ph.D., R.N.

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Learning Environment: In-person (Medical) ; (Bright Space – platform for asynchronous classes)
References: BERGEY’S MANUAL OF SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY, BERGEY’S MANUAL OF DETERMINATIVE BACTERIOLOGY
Grading System
Class Standing………………………………… 60%
Quizzes…………………………25%
Recitation………………………15%
Course requirement…………. 10%
Attendance/Decorum…………10%
Periodical Exam…………………………………. 40%
Total 100%

Consultation Schedule: Wednesday (3:30PM – 6:30PM)

Faculty Contact Information: Messenger account name – Aller Guevarra; email – [email protected]

Name of Faculty/Signature Marc Aller Anthony M. Guevarra

Date: September 27, 2023

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 APPROVAL SHEET

Prepared by: Noted By Recommending Approval Approved by:

Marc Aller Anthony M. Gilberto E. Fruel, RL, MLIS Dean Rommel A. Malijan
Chief Librarian Dean, College of Nursing Dr. Jocelyn A.C. Barradas
Guevarra Vice-President for Academic Affairs
College Instructor

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