Elizabeth N. Shinners, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Microbiology

Schroeder Complex, 320A

(414) 288-6554

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Dr. Shinners received her Ph.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1981. She was also a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 1981 to 1983, a Postdoctoral Fellow from 1983 to 1986, and Research Instructor from 1986 to 1988 in the Department of Microbiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Shinners joined the faculty at Marquette University in 1988 and is presently Adjunct Assistant Professor.

Courses

Human Microbiology, BISC 115

This microbiology course centers on the interactions between the human host and microorganisms, including pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Students commonly enrolled in the course come from diverse fields including Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Communications. This course may be placed at various points in the curriculum, but a prerequisite course in biochemistry or consent of instructor is required. BISC 115 is a lecture course which also includes one required extra afternoon of open laboratory demonstrations. There are three exams and a cumulative final exam which are objective in nature (multiple choice, matching, true/false). Case studies, slides showing examples of infectious diseases, demonstrations, relevant web sites and other resources in addition to lecture outlines and required textbook readings are presented.

Bulletin Course Description:

Cytology, physiology, genetics and ecology of bacteria, viruses, fungi and animal parasites of medical importance. Basic identification procedures. Control of microorganisms; sterilization/disinfection, chemotherapy, immunization, epidemiology. Host-parasite interactions. The nature and the responses of the immune system. Study of the major infectious diseases.

Other Participating Faculty:    William L. Kos, Ph.D.

3 semester hours, Fall semester, MWF 10:00 AM, prerequisite: BISC 007 or BIOL 100 or consent of instructor.

Microbiology Laboratory, BISC 165

This microbiology laboratory, which meets once a week for two hours, is designed to give students experience with some basic techniques used in the diagnosis of bacterial diseases of humans. Various exercises offer hands-on opportunities while others are presented in demonstrations. Students work primarily in small groups. Some written lab reports are required, and there are two written quizzes. Lab materials and written instruction are provided for each student. Students are required to provide and to wear their own protective lab coats. Previous completion of BISC 115 or concurrent enrollment in BISC 410 are required for this course. Physician Assistant students are required to take this course, but any student who has fulfilled the prerequisite may enroll if space is available.

Bulletin Course Description:

Introduction to various topics of microbiology laboratory including the isolation, cultivation, enumeration and characterization of bacteria of human medical importance. Brightfield, darkfield, and phase contrast microscopy are utilized. Specialized techniques include antibiotic susceptibility testing, anaerobic cultivation and immunological assays.

Other Participating Faculty:    William L. Kos, Ph.D.

1 semester hour, Spring semester, Th 8:00-10:00 AM, prerequisites: BISC 410, which may be taken concurrently, or BISC 115.

Also Teaches:     Microbiology, BISC 410, 4 semester hours